COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
WHAT IS A MOTHERBOARD
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AM2
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AM2+
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AM3
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Socket 940
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which socket type is required for the AMD Phenom II processor that uses DDR3 RAM? The AMD Phenom II processor requires an AM3 socket. Socket AM3 is the successor to Socket AM2+. The sole principal change from AM2+ to AM3 is support for DDR3 SDRAM.
Detailed explanation-2: -AMD Phenom II X4 965 3.4 GHz Quad-Core CPU Processor HDZ965FBK4DGM Socket AM3.
Detailed explanation-3: -Socket AM3 is a CPU socket for AMD processors. AM3 was launched on February 9, 2009 as the successor to Socket AM2+, alongside the initial grouping of Phenom II processors designed for it. The sole principal change from AM2+ to AM3 is support for DDR3 SDRAM.
Detailed explanation-4: -With a TDP of 95 W, the Phenom II X4 955 (95W) consumes a good deal of power, so decent cooling is needed. AMD’s processor supports DDR3 memory with a dual-channel interface. The highest officially supported memory speed is 1333 MHz, but with overclocking (and the right memory modules) you can go even higher.
Detailed explanation-5: -This motherboard has four RAM slots that can support up to 32GB (8GB per slot) of non-ECC, unbuffered DDR3 RAM. They support the following memory speeds: 2133 (OC), 1866, 1600, 1333, and 1066 MHz.