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I didn't expect a DDR4 PC to be the smarter choice in 2026 — but here we are
For the first few years after DDR5 motherboards and memory arrived on the market, it made more sense to continue building ...
Since the introduction of DDR5 memory kits to the consumer market, there is one thing that everyone is talking about – which memory type between DDR4 and DDR5 is the best. While both RAM types have ...
It's all about timing when it comes to PC memory and we're not just talking about latency settings—when you pull the trigger on a new memory kit can make a big difference on the value proposition.
Let's be real, we've collectively been spoiled by cheap memory prices over the last few years, save for when DDR5 made its grand entrance (much to the delight of scalpers) alongside Intel's Alder Lake ...
TL;DR: DDR4 memory prices are rising due to supply constraints as manufacturers shift focus to DDR5 and HBM for AI applications, causing DDR4 demand to outpace supply. This trend makes upgrading to ...
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DDR5 prices killed my upgrade plans, so I overclocked my DDR4 RAM instead
My existing PC has a Ryzen 7 5700X, RTX 3080, and 32GB of DDR4-3600 RAM on a B550 motherboard. It has served me well over the ...
DDR5 vs DDR4 is the new battleground for PC enthusiasts these days, especially with the introduction of Intel's 12th gen Alder Lake processors. AMD is going to come in with their very own soon as well ...
If you are wondering whether it is worth upgrading your older DDR4 memory to the new DDR5 memory you may be interested in a new article published to the PCMag website comparing the performance you can ...
Memory trend charts from PCPartPicker show how much has changed in a relatively short time. For much of 2025, DDR4 pricing ...
ASUS has just demonstrated a very interesting new device: a DDR5 to DDR4 converter, that allows people to buy a new Intel 12th Gen Core "Alder Lake" CPU and Z690 motherboard that requires DDR5 RAM, ...
AMD's pushing DDR5 adoption with AM5 and its own open EXPO memory standard, though will still be supporting Intel's XMP. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...
Intel’s 12th-generation Core processors for desktops are here, and they’re fast. Codenamed Alder Lake, these processors consume a lot of power to reach the heights that they do and will require ...
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