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Is AM2 cooler compatible with AM3?
Any heatsink compatible with skt 754, 939, AM2, and AM2+ will work on a AM3 board.
Is fm3 compatible with AM3?
As the hole spacing for CPU cooler installation on FM2+ is the same as on AM2, AM2, AM3(+), FM1 and FM2, the cooler is fully compatible with FM2+ out of the box and doesn’t require any modifications or upgrades.
What CPUs fit AM3?

Socket : AM3
Processor | Processor Model | Frequency |
---|---|---|
AMD Phenom™ II X6 | 1045T | 2700Mhz |
AMD Phenom™ II X6 | 1035T | 2600Mhz |
AMD Phenom™ II X4 | z980 | 3700Mhz |
AMD Phenom™ II X4 | z975 | 3600Mhz |
Does AM3+ fit in AM3?
Mechanical compatibility has been confirmed and it is possible for AM3+ CPUs to fit in AM3 boards, provided they can supply enough peak current.
Can AM2 fit in AM4?
“For all AMD fans, we have good news. As we advance AMD has assured the new AM4 processors and motherboards are put on the usual base-fixing, which is standard for AM2.
Can I use AM2 cooler on AM4?

Previous AMD AM2, AM2+, AM3, AM3+, FM2 and FM2+ heatsinks are compatible with AMD AM4 Ryzen as long as they are fixed with clips on the plastic tabs of the AMD Socket.
Can AM3 fit in FM2?
Here is a summary of the compatibility between AM2, AM2+, AM3, and AM3+ processors and motherboards: You cannot install Socket AM2 or AM2+ processors in Socket AM3 motherboards. You can install Socket AM2 processors in Socket AM2+ motherboards.
Is AM4 socket compatible with AM3?
Splendid. AM3 can go into AM3+, AMD 3+ cannot go into AM3 or AM4.
Can AM3+ cooler fit in AM4?
Overclocking Enthusiast So you wont be able to use it with an AM4 board unless you make your own mounting. The mounting system changed between the Mugen 3 and the Mugen 4 so they don’t use the same mount.
Can AM3 fit in AM4?
AM3 can go into AM3+, AMD 3+ cannot go into AM3 or AM4.
Will an AM4 CPU fit in an AM3 socket?
Nothing but ryzen and cheap non ryzen apus can fit on the am4 socket. But AM3 can fit onto AM3+ but AM3+ can’t fit into AM3 as there is a extra pin on it.
Can AM4 fit in AM3?