Devices compatible with recent processors and DDR3 memory.
Devices compatible with recent processors and DDR3 memory.
Checking the compatibility list, it appears most boards for these CPUs are limited to DDR4. However, you might find options supporting DDR3 if you're open to older models or specific configurations.
DDR3 and DDR4 represent distinct designs. It’s impossible to locate a motherboard compatible with both modern CPUs and older models.
Latest models featuring DDR3 compatibility include Skylake and Kaby Lake systems.
That board isn't very appealing, and I'd doubt its dependability overall. It also claims compatibility with DDR3 at 3200MHz, which seems questionable.
Ryzen, Threadripper and the latest Intel chips only come with DDR4 memory controllers. Consider some 6th generation Intel models that still backed DDR3L (almost DDR3 but running at 1.35v instead of 1.5v). If you own standard 1.5v DDR3 modules, you might be able to adjust the speed down significantly—perhaps to 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz, reducing the frequency from 1600-1866 MHz. Many sockets like 1150 and 1151 support DDR3L, while 1155 boards that still work with DDR3 or DDR3L are uncommon. For instance, the GIGABYTE GA-H77M-D3H is an example but only supports up to 3rd generation CPUs. Socket 1151 boards such as GA-Z170-HD3 DDR3 or ASUS Z170M-E D3 can handle 6th and 7th series chips with DDR3 controllers. If you're open to overclocking, some boards using the H170 chipset—like GA-H170M-HD3 DDR3, ASUS H170M-E D3, ASUS H170-PLUS D3 or B150—are available. Options like the GIGABYTE GA-B150M-D3H DDR3, GIGABYTE GA-B150H-D3 or GIGABYTE GA-B150-HD3 DDR3 also fit these requirements.
For overclocking, multiple cores and DDR3 support are essential. Consider X58/LGA1366 XEON options.