DDR4 memory was going to enter its EOL phase, but shortages have forced DRAM makers to extend production for consumer and server segments. DDR4 Memory Is Just As Relevant Today As It Was 12 Years Ago When It First Launched Due To DRAM Shortages The DDR4 memory standard was launched back in 2014. The memory standard replaced the older DDR3 standard as new platforms came to life on both client and server markets. In 2020, DDR4 was replaced by DDR5 as the current memory standard, offering much higher speeds that were built for the latest platforms. But who knew that […]

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Vendors now seem to be prioritizing DDR4 platforms, which is obvious since DDR5-based systems have become unaffordable. Minisforum Launches Elite Mini NAB9S, Featuring Intel Core i9 13900HX, SO-DIMM DDR4 Memory, and Support for SATA Driver at $399 for Barebones Despite being nearly 12 years old, DDR4 isn't going anywhere. It took a lot of time for the market to transition from DDR4 to DDR5 properly, but right when DDR5 became the norm, the RAMpocalypse hit the market like a truck. Since DDR5 memories have become 4-5X more expensive than July 2025 levels, it's understandable that vendors might be struggling with […]

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The increase in memory prices reflects the price hike in memory chips made by Samsung, and both DDR4 and DDR5 have been reportedly affected. Samsung Reportedly Raises DDR4 and DDR5 Memory Chip Prices as Retail Memory Modules are Now Up By 10-19% Once again, we are witnessing a noticeable hike in the prices of memory modules. The ongoing RAMpocalypse is continuously fueling the DRAM prices, affecting electronic devices worldwide. The never-ending RAMpocalypse seems to have caused another hike in memory prices, as spotted on the Danawa. Danawa, which tracks the prices of consumer products sold by retailers have shown a […]

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Intel will reportedly focus more on the previous-gen processors to fulfill the current demand in the PC market. Intel is Reportedly Restarting Supply of Last Four Generation of Processors as Motherboard Vendors Ramp Up DDR4 Platform Production Roughly a month ago, we reported that some vendors are now restarting the production of DDR4 platforms, i.e., DDR4-compatible motherboards. This is to ensure the market gets DDR4 motherboards in sufficient quantity, as expensive DDR5 memory has made it unfeasible to build DDR5 systems on a budget. More reports are surfacing confirming the same report, and Intel appears to have prepared accordingly. As […]

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Memory prices are all set to rise further in the coming quarters of 2026 as persistent shortages continue to grip the market. Memory Prices Will Continue Going Up, Massive 50% Hike In Q3 2026 Followed By Another 40% In Q4 Ongoing memory shortages continue to result in higher prices across the tech industry. With no positive outlook presented by the big three DRAM makers, Samsung, SK Hynix, Micron, and China's CXMT not being the savior that the industry hoped for as the "Cheap Chinese Memory" narrative was nothing but a myth, analysts expect the prices to see a sharp increase […]

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We are evolving backwards, and nobody seems to have the power to change the current market situation. Unfortunately, even 4 GB of capacity seems like a luxury these days. Goodram Announces 4 GB DDR4 Memory Alongside 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB Single Modules As DDR5 Becomes Unfeasible to Buy We never imagined going down to just 4 Gigs of RAM, but RAMpocalypse made it possible. Things are getting out of hand as AI demand keeps gobbling up all the RAM chips for the AI servers. This made it extremely difficult to build PCs with high-capacity RAM, which is […]

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Consumer-focused DRAM saw a major spike in prices in Q2 vs Q1, with DDR4 memory floating at 50% and LPDDR around 80% due to persistent shortages. Consumer DRAM Prices Jumped Over 50% In Q2 vs Q1, DDR4 Now Averages 50%, While LPDDR Up To 89% Expensive DRAM makers are only focused on making profits rather than thinking about the widespread impact their prioritizations have on the consumer segment. With AI being on top of the list, general-purpose DRAM, which includes DDR and LPDDR memory, has faced the brunt of the widespread shortages, leading to massive price hikes. In the latest […]

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Intel is reportedly developing a new line of Socket LGA1700 desktop processors codenamed “Raptor Lake Next”. These upcoming chips aim to provide an upgrade path for users still using DDR4 memory, filling a gap left by the DDR5-exclusive Core Ultra “Arrow Lake” generation.

The report from Jaykihn (corroborated by VideoCardz and Tom's Hardware) states that these processors will coexist with the 14th Gen desktop CPUs. They will supposedly hit shelves under the Core 200 banner as a rebrand of Raptor Lake. Production is scheduled for late January 2027, with qualification samples expected by the end of this year at the earliest.

According to the leaker, these new CPUs will be available for desktop (125W and 65W) and laptop platforms (HX). Moreover, they'll be based on the original Raptor Lake, meaning they won't include the features found in Raptor Lake Refresh (Fast Throttle, APO, Wi-Fi 7, etc.).

Several core configurations are reportedly planned for the rollout. The lineup includes a 125W 16-core desktop processor featuring 8 P-Cores and 8 E-Cores, with no mention of an 8+16 variant so far. Builders can also expect a 65W 20-core model packing 8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores, alongside a mid-range 10-core option with 6 P-Cores and 4 E-Cores. A budget-friendly 4-core model consisting solely of 4 P-Cores rounds out the stack. None of these will work with newer LGA-1851 or LGA-1954 platforms.

KitGuru says: Keeping DDR4 alive seems to be the go-to solution to navigate this memory market.

Intel is once again down for another Refresh for its Raptor Lake series and as per the report, it's set to launch it next year. Intel Aims for DDR4 Abundance in the Market Through Releasing New Raptor Lake Refreshes Alongside Nova Lake CPUs Intel Raptor Lake has witnessed multiple refreshes in recent years. After the success of the 13th-gen Raptor Lake family, Intel followed up with the 14th-gen Raptor Lake Refresh. Even after the release of Intel's Arrow Lake, aka Core Ultra Series 2 processors, Intel re-released the Raptor Lake Refresh with a different naming convention (Core Series). According to […]

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As per the report, it will take around two years for the DDR5 to come back to normal, which means the prices are going to stay high till 2028. AMD's David McAfee Concedes DDR5 Memory Will Stay Significantly More Expensive For Two More Years According to the report by 4Gamers, the long-awaited relief in the RAM market is still two years away. 4Gamers interviewed AMD's VP and GM of Client Channel Business, David McAfee, who predicted that DDR5 memory prices will return to normal in around two years. This is something that has been in the talks for a while […]

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DDR4 isn't going anywhere despite witnessing some temporary decline in popularity in some regions as we reported recently. DDR4 Memory and Motherboards Witness Significant Demand As DDR5 Memory Continues to Sell for 4-5 Times Higher In some regions, we see DDR4 platforms recording a decline in popularity, while most regions witness huge demand for DDR4 platforms. Soaring DDR5 and SSD prices have made it extremely difficult to build even an entry-level system for under $1000, and the rise in prices continues as we enter the second half of 2026. DDR4 memory is also quite expensive, but nothing compared to similar-capacity […]

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Samsung's union-led strike is not scheduled to begin until the tail-end of next week. Yet, as talks between the management and the union broke down on Wednesday in what might as well be a death knell for further negotiations, spot prices for various memory configurations are on the march, with this inflationary impulse most noticeable in the world's biggest market for electronics, Shenzhen Huaqiangbei. The world's biggest electronics market is giving an early sample of the mayhem that awaits the global memory sphere next week, when Samsung is all set to enter utter paralysis According to a Taiwanese publication, the […]

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Maxsun has updated its Intel MoDT (Mobile on Desktop) lineup with two new motherboards featuring the Core 200H "Raptor Lake" CPUs. Intel Raptor Lake "Core 200H" MoDT Motherboards Are Now Super-Affordable, & Compatible With DDR4 Memory MoDT motherboards come in all shapes and sizes. We have seen ATX and mATX offerings, with higher-end versions featuring up to AMD 9955HX3D and Intel 285H options. The thing is that MoDT boards generally aim at the value segment, offering prices that are much lower than traditional socketed CPUs and motherboard combos. These motherboards offer a 2-in-1 design, and while they lack the option […]

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A Taiwanese company has announced its new PCIe AI accelerator card that can run 700B LLMs locally at just 240W, ending the need for large GPU clusters. Taiwanese Company Unveils Its PCIe AI Accelerator That Devalues Large-Scale AI Installations By Running 700B LLMs on A Single Card Skymizer, a Taiwan-based company specializing in AI software and hardware, has announced its brand new solution, the HTX301. The HTX301 is designed for On-Prem AI, offering a PCIe Add-in-Card design and offering large-scale levels of AI performance at sub-250W TDPs. Some of the highlights of the card include: The company says that the […]

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CPUs or GPUs, but require lots of memory for running Agentic AI, and this demand is spiraling to unseen levels as DRAM constraints persist. CPUs Running Agentic AI Will Be Equipped With Up to 400 GB of Memory, Further Crushing The DRAM Supply Chain Memory makers are earning big profits but are also unable to meet the demand. We have seen reports on how major manufacturers are rapidly expanding their production facilities, but these are yet to become operational, and Samsung itself has stated that 2027 will be worse for the DRAM industry than 2026, so it's looking like a […]

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Samsung has officially discontinued older LPDDR4 memory production while hinting at "worse" shortages throughout 2027. Samsung Pulled Out Older Memory Production To Focus On Newer Technologies Required For Agentic AI, But Still Expects Worse Shortages In 2027 We have been hearing about Samsung pulling out from the production of older DRAM technologies such as LPDDR4X and LPDDR4. Now, the company has officially confirmed that both of these standards have been discontinued. At its official webpage, Samsung lists both LPDDR4X and LPDDR4 as "Discontinued". This move was made as the company wants to pool in more capacity towards the more profitable […]

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You will be extremely lucky if you can buy a 64 GB RAM kit for under $500 these days, but some retailers in Japan are indeed selling it for such a low price. Several DDR5 RAM Kits in Japan See a Sudden Price Decline of Up To 22% Compared to Previous Months Prices for several DDR5 RAM kits have dropped sharply in Japan mid-April, making them more affordable than they were in the previous months. We all have been waiting for such price drops, but every time we see some relief, the prices shoot up quickly in a few days. […]

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PC makers spent massively to secure memory supply in Q1 2026, leading PC shipments to grow by 3.2% versus the previous year. ASUS & Apple Jumped Double Digits In PC Shipments, But Memory Supply Paints A Bleak Future For PCs Counterpoint has published its latest report covering the Global PC shipments in Q1 2026. The main highlights are listed below: According to the data, the majority of PC makers witnessed an increase in global shipments, with ASUS and Apple leading with double-digit figures of +20% and +11%, respectively. Lenovo and Dell also saw an increase of +9% and +8%, respectively. […]

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