Socket differences?

[alexma]

Can anyone tell me if there is any difference between AMD AM2+ and AM3 sockets? I seem to be getting conflicting info on these, as I have an AM2+ Mobo, and am considering buying an AM3 processor. Any help would be appreciated. Many thanks Alexma

[alan2273]

What is your motherboard and how old is it, what CPU are you using and what are you thinking of upgrading to?.
Most AM2+ boards will take AM3 processors but will need a BIOS update to recognize and run it.

[alexma]

Thanks for your input. Specs as per 'specs' in post. I was thinking of going for the Phenom X4 CPU group of processers. I have an Asus M3A mobo, but am not sure (& cannot identify it further,as all the manual says is it is 'M3A') I think it may be a '78' but I'm not sure) I can give the serial No if required. It is an AM2+ socket though, that I am sure of. Regards Alexma

[alexma]

Sorry Alan2273, Mobo is about 16 months old.