Tag:DDR4

DDR4 vs. DDR5: a performance showdown of two gaming PCs

PCs with DDR5 RAM provide the best performance, but the value offered by cheaper DDR4 memory options may surprise you.

DDR4 RAM prices quadruple, as spot cost soars by 172%

DDR4 memory prices have increased by 453% in a few months, as brands anticipate further capacity constraints and dwindling supply.

Asus is reportedly making more DDR4 motherboards in response to DRAM shortage

In Q1 2026, Asus is allegedly allocating more production capacity and investment into producing more DDR4 AMD and Intel motherboards.

DDR5 RAM scammers con unfortunate gamer with dressed up DDR4

An Amazon Warehouse sale went awry after the purchaser received Corsair Vengeance DDR4 RAM dressed in DDR5 heat spreaders.

Best DDR4 CPUs and motherboards: Upgrade your PC, use old RAM, avoid silly DDR5 prices

From Intel Core i5-14600K to AMD Ryzen 5 5600XT, here are some decent PC upgrades you can use with your old DDR4 memory.

PC RAM prices are going through the roof, and they’re not coming down any time soon

RAM prices are going up, due to the huge demand for DRAM from AI data centres. Supply is now very scarce, particularly when it comes to older types of memory, such as DDR4.

DDR4 production is ending and that’s bad news for RAM prices across the board

Experts say the end of DDR4 manufacturing will lead to higher prices for DDR5 RAM and GDDR6 modules in the near-future.

Use the right memory channels to avoid a common DRAM mistake

A rookie memory error can lead to performance implications for your PC. Don't worry, we'll guide you through the best RAM habits.

Is DDR5 better than DDR4 in games?

DDR4 and DDR5 RAM have been tested on many games at varied resolutions showing a small win for the newer standard.