ASRock Motherboards To Feature 'Real' AM3+ Sockets
ASRock launched promotion of AMD's new platform, announcing that its new motherboards will obtain 'real' AM3+ sockets. As you probably know, Socket AM3+ is designed for AMD FX processors based on the Bulldozer core now codenamed Zambezi.
It is known that AMD FX processors will be compatible with Socket AM3 as well — after a BIOS update. So ASRock clarified the advantages of Socket AM3+ over AM3.
The new CPU socket will be marked "AM3b" and will have pin holes larger by 11%: 0.51 mm versus AM3's 0.45 mm. The company claims it will simplify processor installation and reduce the risk of damaging pins.
The support for the faster Serial VID 3.4 MHz compared to the older 400 kHz will improve power managements and power saving.
AM3+ motherboards will also reduce CPU noise by 22% thus improving stability.
The new socket is designed for up to 32% higher current: 145A versus 110A of AM3.
ASRock also mentions the new Combo Cooler Retention Module that will supposedly improve airflow and reduce CPU power choke temperatures by 5.4°C. The CCR will also be backward-compatible with sockets AM3 and AM2+.
Source: ASRock
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