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by0xG ( 712423 ) writes:
If you're building your own, you could opt to use DDR4 - but it's not always easy to find.
bykarmawarrior ( 311177 ) writes:
I did a search recently and found DDR4 and 5 more or less in the same ballpark. DDR3 was also surprisingly expensive but I suspect that has to do with its relative obscurity.
The other problem is ultimately the choice isn't really your's to make. You want DDR4 RAM? You'll need a DDR4 mobo. You want a DDR4 mobo? You'll need only CPUs that work with it. etc. For most people, it's going to be a case of "I'll just give up on upgrading my PC right now, as anything I build will be no better" rather than "There's t
byKazymyr ( 190114 ) writes:
DDR3 was actually extremely cheap about 2-3 years ago. I managed to get 64GB of ECC DDR3 for about $25. Server memory, yes - which is exactly what I needed. Haven't looked at prices lately.
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