ASRock Real AM3+ Motherboard List:
http://www.asrock.com/news/events/2011am3+/
Many motherboard makers claim that their AMD AM3 mainboards are compatible with AM3+ processor by BIOS upgrade. However, this method may be not stable enough to provide a reliable computing, and may result in certain effects. The latest ASRock Real AM3+ socket motherboards were solidly built with AM3+ CPU power solution and all AM3+ related hardware components that provide users an advanced and efficient computing choice! Why users should choose Real AM3+ MB? We provide six reasons for answers!
1) New Black AM3b CPU Socket
- Recognize the AM3+ MB at the First Sight!
The new "black" AM3b CPU socket make you recognize the new AM3+ motherboard at the first sight!
With the 11% bigger pin hole size, it can get rid of the possible mechanical mismatch
when installing the CPU, and avoid the CPU pin-bent problem.
2) 3.4 MHz Serial VID Support
- Faster link between CPU and Power Controller
Thanks for the AM3+ MB 3.4 MHz Serial VID support, it provides
faster link between CPU and power controller. Compare to the old AM3 MB 400 KHz link,
the new AM3+ MB can support better power management & Power saving.
3) Efficient Power Loadline Design
- Provides Efficient Power Supply
Not only meet AMD's requirements, the new AM3+ MB design
provides efficient power supply up to 11.8% better CPU power saving.
An added bonus will be its environment-friendly feature.
4) CPU Power Noise Reduce 22%
- Delivers The Best Power Quality
As we know, the lower CPU noise, the better system stability.
According to above pictures, when the system is
at the same loading, the new AM3+ MB design improves the
Vcore variation and reduces the CPU power noise up to 22%!
5) Up to 32% Higher Current Support
Compare to the old AM3 CPU only needs 110A current,
the new AM3+ CPU needs higher 145A current!
The New AM3+ MB can satisfy the demand of32% higher current
and get rid of any power shortage issue.
6) The Cool Innovative C.C.R.
- Temperature Talks
With the new C.C.R. (Combo Cooler Retention Module) design,
the ASRock new AM3+ MB can get better cooling effect for CPU, memory and power components.
According to our test result, it makes the CPU power choke 5.4 °C cooler!
Besides, the C.C.R. is backward compatible with the old AM3 / AM2+ CPU cooler as well.
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http://www.asrock.com/news/events/2011am3+/