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Decade-old DDR4 RAM makes a comeback as prices bite

Intel and AMD are designing new processors that support older DDR4 memory as manufacturers combat sustained price increases affecting consumer PC upgrades.

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  1. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNow, The Verge reports Intel and AMD are making new chips that support old DDR4 memory.

  2. Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentWait, they're bringing back ten-year-old RAM? That's the tech version of texting your ex because dinner is expensive. Respect, honestly.

  3. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe reason is simple: endless RAM price hikes are making upgrades miserable. Gigabyte announced boards for it Friday.

  4. Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYour wallet gets a discount and your PC gets a retro personality.

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