Wtf Am3

[Tucadros]

AMD's Socket AM3 processor interconnect will be forwards compatible with Socket AM2, allowing today's AM2-based boards to host AM3-equipped CPUs, the chip maker has revealed. That said, AM3 mobos will not, apparently, accept AM2 processors.

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AM2 I knew of, where the holy hell did AM3 come from? I feel as if I am falling out of the loop. Anyone else surprised by this?

[Dolby]

Originally Posted by Tucadros

AM2 I knew of, where the holy hell did AM3 come from? I feel as if I am falling out of the loop. Anyone else surprised by this?

I'm surprised too. All I've been hearing is AM2 havent even heard anything about AM3. I guess it makes sense though that AMD is working on the next thing while launching their new socket.