bgi123 Distinguished Jul 6, 2012 183 0 18,690 Nov 16, 2017 #1 Swapping out my Master Evo 212 for my new build but want to give my old build to my younger cousin. Was wondering if AM3+ boards will take the Ryzen stock coolers.
Swapping out my Master Evo 212 for my new build but want to give my old build to my younger cousin. Was wondering if AM3+ boards will take the Ryzen stock coolers.
Solution COLGeek Nov 16, 2017 The AM4 hole pattern for the mounting bracket is different than that of the AM3. They are not interchangeable.
The AM4 hole pattern for the mounting bracket is different than that of the AM3. They are not interchangeable.
rgd1101 Don't Moderator Nov 7, 2011 74,861 4,244 176,290 Nov 16, 2017 #2 different socket Upvote 0 Downvote
COLGeek Cybernaut Moderator Apr 6, 2009 59,596 5,331 184,340 Nov 16, 2017 Solution #3 The AM4 hole pattern for the mounting bracket is different than that of the AM3. They are not interchangeable. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
The AM4 hole pattern for the mounting bracket is different than that of the AM3. They are not interchangeable.