Quote Originally Posted by Oliverda View Post
You can't put DDR3 module into DDR2 slot, but the AM3 CPUs will include "hybrid" DDR2/DDR3 integrated memory controllers, so you will able to use AM3 CPU in your AM2+ board with proper BIOS.
That is what I like about somewhat future proofing of my 9950BE.

Can get new board and not have to do a total overhaul of parts. Not like the norm with new RAM, CPU, and maybe GPU.