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Intel and AMD are preparing new processors that support older, cheaper DDR4 memory as RAM prices continue rising. Gigabyte says upcoming Intel LGA 1700 chips will work with motherboards that support both DDR4 and DDR5, reviving a platform Intel had moved away from in 2024.
COMMENTARY
The move suggests CPU makers are prioritizing upgrade affordability as memory costs become a bigger barrier for PC builders. It also reflects a broader trend of extending older platform support when component inflation threatens demand for new hardware.
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