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Decade-old RAM is making a comeback

By Stevie Bonifield · Oct 9, 2026, 4:50 PM CDT

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CPU makers have noticed that the seemingly unending RAM price hikes are making it tough for a lot of us to upgrade our PCs. Their solution? A return to last-gen DDR4 RAM. Intel and AMD are making new CPUs that'll support the older, more affordable type of memory. On Friday, Gigabyte announced that two of its motherboard lines will support "upcoming" processors built on Intel's LGA 1700 socket. Tha

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Appeal to Cost ConcernsFrames the narrative around consumer financial strain to justify the purported shift back to DDR4.

Nostalgia/Legacy TechnologyUses the idea of older technology returning as a positive development, implying reliability and affordability.

Authority AppealCites a major hardware manufacturer to lend credibility to the claim of a broader industry trend.

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Missing context

The piece does not provide details on AMD's actual roadmap, pricing comparisons between DDR4 and DDR5, performance implications of using DDR4 with newer CPUs, or broader market analysis of RAM supply and demand that would explain the alleged price hikes.

Important context

The LGA 1700 platform originally allowed both DDR4 and DDR5, and Intel's 2024 decision to drop DDR4 support was a strategic move toward newer memory technology. Gigabyte's announcement indicates a potential reversal for at least some motherboards, which could affect consumer upgrade options and pricing dynamics.

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The article mixes factual reporting (Gigabyte announcement, socket history) with opinionated statements about industry motivations and benefits, without citing external sources to support those opinions.