Intel is gearing up to showcase its future LGA-1851 platform through a series of events for distributors and board partners. These activities are designed to set the stage for releasing the company's 800-series motherboards, including the Z890 chipset unveiled at Computex. The technical diagram shared on Chiphell (via HXL) confirms …
Read More »Some Intel Arrow Lake-S CPUs may not be based on Intel 20A
Intel has already shared some details about the upcoming Arrow Lake-S platform. We know this hybrid architecture will use a new desktop socket (LGA1851), which should be based on the forthcoming Intel 20A process node. However, recent reports suggest that while some will be, others will use a different node. …
Read More »Lexar introduces new Thor OC DDR5 and DDR4 kits
Lexar has been expanding its PC component lineup. The latest additions are the Thoc OC DDR5 and DDR4 memory, offering a solution whether you have a new high-end system or an older one needing a RAM upgrade. As the name suggests, the Lexar Thor OC DDR5 memory was inspired by …
Read More »Intel LGA-1851 socket to last until 2026
The Intel LGA-1851 socket is expected to debut on the market with the Arrow Lake-S platform. However, it won't be a one-time use, as recent reports claim it should last for two years. The new platform may also drop DDR4 support entirely, moving users entirely over to DDR5 memory. The …
Read More »Crucial replaces discontinued Ballistix memory with new Crucial Pro memory modules
After discontinuing the Ballistix series, Crucial's memory lineup was limited to classic no-heatsink modules. These may be enough for general users, but gamers tend to look for fast modules with tighter timings and better aesthetics, something Crucial's standard modules didn't offer. Fast forwarding a few months, the memory manufacturer is …
Read More »MSI is reportedly discontinuing some 700 series motherboards supporting DDR4 memory
With the prices of DDR5 coming down, demand for motherboards supporting DDR4 memory is dropping. As such, it's expected that manufacturers will stop producing as many DDR4-supporting motherboards. According to reports, MSI looks to be the first manufacturer that has started to do this. The report comes from Board Channels …
Read More »HP V10 DDR4 RGB 16GB 3600C14 (Samsung B-Die) Review
HP hits the market with some RGB DDR4 memory - Luke puts them to the test
Read More »Leaked slide confirms DDR4 and DDR5 support for Intel Raptor Lake-S platform
We've been hearing for a while now that Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake-S platform will support DDR4 and DDR5 memory. A newly leaked platform overview presentation slide seems to confirm exactly that, in addition to a few other features, like additional PCIe 4.0 lanes and 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes. The leaked …
Read More »DDR5 memory prices have dropped considerably this year
Late last year, Intel launched its Alder Lake processors, ushering in the age of DDR5 memory. At first, DDR5 memory prices were through the roof, with 32GB kits going for over £400. Since then, the market has improved considerably. ComputerBase has been checking in on the price of DDR5 memory …
Read More »AMD AM5 motherboards for Ryzen 7000 CPUs may drop DDR4 support
We're still months away from AMD's AM5 platform launch and the release of Ryzen 7000 series processors, but leaks and rumours are giving us an early idea of what to expect. According to industry sources, AMD's AM5 platform launch will include the X670 and B650 motherboards at first, and apparently …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Review – Worth the Cache$?!
AMD's 3D V-Cache is here - but what does that mean for the Ryzen 7 5800X3D?
Read More »Philips is reportedly branching into the memory market with DDR4 and DDR5 modules
Philips has always been widely known in the consumer electronics markets, featuring a broad portfolio of products, including TVs, monitors, headsets, earphones, Hue devices, lamps and various home utilities. However, the company may soon expand into a whole new market – DDR memory. According to leaked photos on the BoardChannels …
Read More »Intel reportedly wants to phase out DDR4 memory with 700-series motherboards
Based on what we've heard so far, Intel's upcoming Raptor Lake platform will support DDR4 memory as well as DDR5, just like the current generation Alder Lake processors. However, DDR4 motherboard options may become more limited when we make the jump to the 700-series chipset, as sources claim Intel is …
Read More »Top 3 Memory Kits of 2021!
Luke picks his top 3 memory kits for 2021, including both DDR4 and DDR5
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 32 – Win a PNY bundle including an RTX 2080, a 500GB SSD and DDR4 memory! (closed)
For day 32 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with PNY to give away a great PC upgrade bundle, including an RTX 2080 graphics card, a 500GB SSD and a set of DDR4 memory!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar Day 29 – Win GoodRAM memory and an SSD! (closed)
For day 29 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar, we have teamed up with GoodRAM to give away THREE great prizes. One winner will get a 32GB RDM PRO DDR4 memory kit and a 1TB M.2 SSD, while two additional winners will get a new HX100 portable SSD!
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 16 – Win one of THREE Klevv 16GB RGB DDR4 Memory kits! (closed)
For day 16 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with KLEVV to give away THREE 16GB RGB DDR4 memory kits. These are fast 4266MHz kits, bringing a speedy upgrade to your gaming rig.
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 10 – Win a Patriot 1TB M.2 SSD and 32GB of DDR4 RAM! (closed)
For day 10 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with Patriot to give one lucky reader a storage and memory upgrade! Not only are we giving away a 1TB M.2 SSD, but we are also throwing in 32GB of DDR4 memory!
Read More »Thermaltake Toughram RGB Racing Green 16GB 3600C18 Review
Thermaltake has designed a unique memory kit with a 'racing green' colour - but it has problems
Read More »Leak reveals MSI B660 motherboards and pricing
Details on upcoming B660 motherboards are still somewhat scarce, with little officially known about the upcoming mid-range options for those looking to build an Intel 12th Gen PC. We may now have a rough idea on pricing though, as MSI's B660 motherboard line-up has leaked. Twitter leaker, @g01d3nm4ng0 (via Wccftech), has …
Read More »KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021 Day 6 – Win 64GB G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite memory! (closed)
For day 6 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with G.Skill to give one lucky KitGuru reader an impressive RAM upgrade. Today's prize is a 64GB kit of G.Skill Trident Z Royal Elite DDR4 memory!
Read More »Goodram IRDM Pro 3600MHz 32GB DDR4 Review
Ever heard of Goodram? Well, the company has some pretty competitive DDR4 memory
Read More »Intel Raptor Lake processors may continue support for DDR4 memory
With Alder Lake-S, Intel introduced support for DDR5 memory, although some motherboards continue to offer DDR4 memory support as a cheaper alternative. It looks like this strategy will continue with Intel's 13th Gen Core processors too, with a prominent leaker claiming Raptor Lake will also support DDR4. As reported by …
Read More »DDR4 vs DDR5 Intel Core i9-12900K Testing
Intel’s new 12th Gen Alder Lake processors and Z690 platform usher in a raft of new technologies. One of those key updates is a new memory technology to the desktop audience for the first time since 2014; enter DDR5!
Read More »DDR4 Round-Up: Corsair, G.SKILL, Kingston, PNY, Predator Tested
Luke takes a look at six different DDR4 memory kits
Read More »Asus Z690 motherboard line-up includes a mix of models supporting DDR4 and DDR5 memory
The Asus Z690 motherboard launch line-up has leaked the EEC database. As it seems, support for DDR5 memory will be limited to some motherboards, while the rest will support DDR4. Moreover, the leak also suggests that Asus is changing the ROG Maximus motherboard naming scheme, replacing the roman numerals with the …
Read More »XPG launches ROG-certified Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB memory
Adata's gaming division, XPG, has partnered up with Asus to launch ROG-certified Spectrix D50 DDR4 RGB memory modules. Tuned specifically for ROG motherboards, the new Spectrix D50 modules offer impressive RGB lighting that you can customise and control through Asus Aura. As a ROG-certified product, the XPG Spectrix D50 DDR4 …
Read More »Intel Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 and DDR5 memory
Listings for two upcoming Gigabyte Z690 motherboards appeared online over the weekend, revealing pricing and specifications. From the looks of it, some Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 memory, while others will support the new DDR5 standard. The listings were spotted by @momomo_us, showing some of the specifications and prices for …
Read More »Corsair launches Vengeance RT and RS series DDR4 memory
Corsair is revamping its high-performance DDR4 memory line-up this week with the launch of two new memory kits – the Corsair Vengeance RGB RT and the Corsair Vengeance RGB RS. The Vengeance RGB RT memory is optimised for AMD Ryzen PCs, while the RS version is aimed at both AMD …
Read More »Lexar launches Hades RGB and Hades OC DDR4 memory kits
Today, Lexar is launching two new sets of DDR4 memory for gaming desktops – the Lexar Hades and the Lexar Hades OC. Featuring vibrant RGB lighting and a sleek heat spreader, this memory will look right at home in any system. The Lexar Hades RGB DDR4 desktop memory is available …
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