COMPUTER HARDWARE
MOTHERBOARDS AND EXPANSION CARDS
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
AM2
|
|
|
AM2+
|
|
|
AM3
|
|
|
Socket 940
|
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: -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. The fastest CPU for socket AM3 is the Phenom II X6 1100T.
Detailed explanation-3: -Socket AM2/AM2+ AMD Phenom™ II processors are not compatible with AM3 motherboards. Forced installation can cause damage.