Most computer standards change quickly, with manufacturers adopting new ports, cables, and form factors as soon as they release. Random-access memory (RAM), meanwhile, hasn’t changed all that much in ...
For the first few years after DDR5 motherboards and memory arrived on the market, it made more sense to continue building DDR4 systems to save money and enjoy mostly the same performance. Even after ...
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 ...