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The AM3 tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about AMD's AM3 socket motherboards and processors. Topics include upgrading from AM2/AM2+ to AM3 sockets, chipset compatibility concerns (e.g., 790FX vs. 890GX), and whether a clean OS install is needed when changing motherboards. Users also share experiences with specific AM3 boards like the Asus Crosshair III Formula and troubleshoot performance issues on AM3 systems, such as frame rate drops in games like FEAR. The tag is relevant for hardware enthusiasts and PC builders working with AMD-based systems.
  1. Knalatos

    Windows 7 Upgrading my motherboard.

    Hey guys, new to the site and all. I have a question about upgrading my motherboard and cpu with a new one. Now, to start, let me say that ive tried to do some research on the subject, and Ive read that if your chipsets are different on each board, then you're going to get hit with a BSOD when...
    • Knalatos
    • Thread
    • advice am2 am3 asus bsod chipset clean install cpu dfi hardware installation motherboard northbridge research tech support upgrade
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  2. Radenight

    Windows 7 Asus Crosshair III Formula (AM3)

    I'm thinking about picking up one of these boards in a couple weeks.. I just wanted to know if anyone else has one of these models and if it's worth the $230 CAD?.. ;) I've done the usual countless hours of research but I always find the best research is other people's opinions/experiences when...
    • Radenight
    • Thread
    • am3 asus crosshair experience hardware motherboard opinion research tech industry value
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  3. D

    Windows 7 FEAR Installs, Runs, and locks frames at <20!

    Ok.. So I play F.E.A.R. from time to time online.. My issue is that although install is sweet, it starts up and runs fine for about 1-2 minutes. Until it randomly drops my frames to something like 11-12 fps and sticks there. Nothing fixes it. Build 7100. All latest drivers, updates, etc...
    • Dragonheart
    • Thread
    • am3 confusion ddr2 drivers fear fps frame rate game issues gaming hardware hd4870 low performance online gaming performance reinstall the frame troubleshooting update video games
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Games
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