Decade-old RAM is making a comeback
Summary
The Verge reports a revival of DDR4 RAM amid ongoing RAM shortages, with Intel and AMD releasing CPUs that support older memory. Gigabyte is reintroducing DDR4 compatibility on some LGA 1700 motherboards, signaling a price-sensitive path for consumers. DDR4 remains cheaper than DDR5 despite generational advances, and the article notes the potential for DDR4 to stay in use for years due to socket and chipset compatibility.