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Consider carrying over DDR4 or upgrade to DDR5 for i7-12700k

Consider carrying over DDR4 or upgrade to DDR5 for i7-12700k

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neogamer99
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08-02-2021, 12:37 AM
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Hey there, I heard you're planning to upgrade your PC with an i7-12700k. Since 2016, DDR5 is available, but most recent Intel boards still support DDR4. You're thinking about moving your 32 GB 3200 MT/s CL16 DDR4 setup over—could that work? It sounds like a smart move if you're okay with the change. DDR4 prices aren't too high, so it might be worth considering. Just make sure it fits your system and get some feedback from others before deciding. Thanks for reaching out!
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neogamer99
08-02-2021, 12:37 AM #1

Hey there, I heard you're planning to upgrade your PC with an i7-12700k. Since 2016, DDR5 is available, but most recent Intel boards still support DDR4. You're thinking about moving your 32 GB 3200 MT/s CL16 DDR4 setup over—could that work? It sounds like a smart move if you're okay with the change. DDR4 prices aren't too high, so it might be worth considering. Just make sure it fits your system and get some feedback from others before deciding. Thanks for reaching out!

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rektyourmom21
Member
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08-03-2021, 07:23 AM
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If you wanted to boost capacity together, I’d recommend going with DDR5. However, since you already have a solid setup, it might be better to move the existing resources instead. DDR5 offers more gains on the 13th generation compared to the 12th, but the overall performance improvement isn’t huge.
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rektyourmom21
08-03-2021, 07:23 AM #2

If you wanted to boost capacity together, I’d recommend going with DDR5. However, since you already have a solid setup, it might be better to move the existing resources instead. DDR5 offers more gains on the 13th generation compared to the 12th, but the overall performance improvement isn’t huge.