AMD 64x2 socket ?

[Segestan]

Hi all.

Will an AMD Athlon 64x2 processor socket AM2...... fit and work in socket 939?

Thanks

 

[Ayah]

No, AM2 isn't compatible with S939 and vice versa.
IIRC, there are 940 pins in AM2-layouts.

 

[IGemini]

^^Yup, that says it all.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

No, AM2 isn't compatible with S939 and vice versa.
IIRC, there are 940 pins in AM2-layouts.

:thumbsup:

 

[Segestan]

No, AM2 isn't compatible with S939 and vice versa.
IIRC, there are 940 pins in AM2-layouts.

Thanks for responding.:thumbsup:

 

[Harvey]

However, if you come across a good deal on an AM2+ or AM3 board, your CPU should work with it. Double check the specs on the manufacturer's site before you buy, just to be sure. 🙂

 

[VirtualLarry]

However, if you come across a good deal on an AM2+ or AM3 board, your CPU should work with it. Double check the specs on the manufacturer's site before you buy, just to be sure. 🙂

AM3 CPUs work in AM2/AM2+ boards, but AM2 CPUs do not work in AM3 boards.

Edit: When I say "AM3 boards", I mean TRUE AM3 boards, which only have DDR3 slots. The AM2 CPUs only have a DDR2 memory controller, which makes them incompatible. AM3 CPUs have both DDR2 and DDR3 memory controllers, which is why they can work in both AM2+ (DDR2) and AM3 (DDR3) motherboards.

 

[Harvey]

AM3 CPUs work in AM2/AM2+ boards, but AM2 CPUs do not work in AM3 boards.

Oops! My bad. 😳

Thanks for the correction, preferably before he ends up with an SED (Smoke Emitting Device). 😱

 

[formulav8]

It actually wouldn't fit in an AM2 socket if the chip is s939. So he shouldn't be frying it. 🙂