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DDR4 systems quietly became the only sane choice in 2026
We're evolving, just backwards ...
PCs with DDR5 RAM provide the best performance, but the value offered by cheaper DDR4 memory options may surprise you.
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 ...
Will SSDs ever replace system memory? What a 28GB/s Gen 6 drive actually means ...
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.
DDR4 memory, even though a generation old at this point, is still very capable and can deliver performance levels only slightly behind the newer DDR5. While DDR5 memory continues to make inroads with ...
Should I buy DDR4 or DDR5 RAM? That's the question we're going to answer here, with a focus on gaming. If you're considering using Intel's LGA1700 platform with its powerful 12th, 13th, and 14th gen ...
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 ...
Despite only supporting DDR4, the MSI Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4 still supplies most of what gamers or content creators are looking for, such as a decent number of M.2 slots, plenty of 20Gb/s USB, and PCIe ...
I will shortly be upgrading my CPU and motherboard from an i5-6500 to an i5-9600K, and a B150 board to a Z390 board (Gigabyte Z390 Gaming X). I currently have 4 x 8 GB DDR4-2133 DIMMS in there. I was ...
Looks like G.SKILL just announced a bunch of kits featuring 32GB memory modules. Looks like fastest 1.2v is DDR4-2666 (most are CL19, one is CL16 from Corsair), for 1.35v looks like G.SKILL has the ...
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