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MHMExodus
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08-16-2016, 03:33 AM
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I have an MSI Radeon 5450 in my current setup and I’m thinking about getting a new one soon. I’m curious if this works with newer motherboards until I can afford one. Also, I was wondering whether my older DDR3 RAM would fit in DDR4 slots—though I doubt it, since I haven’t built a computer since 2011 or 2012. Even back then, I managed to get things working just fine. Now I’m hoping to assemble everything and run it eventually. I’d prefer having newer parts compared to what I have now, but I’m not sure how much longer I can wait before starting the build.
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MHMExodus
08-16-2016, 03:33 AM #1

I have an MSI Radeon 5450 in my current setup and I’m thinking about getting a new one soon. I’m curious if this works with newer motherboards until I can afford one. Also, I was wondering whether my older DDR3 RAM would fit in DDR4 slots—though I doubt it, since I haven’t built a computer since 2011 or 2012. Even back then, I managed to get things working just fine. Now I’m hoping to assemble everything and run it eventually. I’d prefer having newer parts compared to what I have now, but I’m not sure how much longer I can wait before starting the build.

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arronix555
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08-16-2016, 05:12 AM
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The HD 5450 is compatible. DDR3 cannot be used in DDR4 slots—they are completely mismatched.
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arronix555
08-16-2016, 05:12 AM #2

The HD 5450 is compatible. DDR3 cannot be used in DDR4 slots—they are completely mismatched.

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Maail99
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08-28-2016, 08:46 AM
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Your Radeon HD 5450 functions well with newer systems, though integrated graphics chips might not be needed if your processor includes them. Using DDR3 RAM in DDR4 slots isn't possible due to physical and electrical mismatches.
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Maail99
08-28-2016, 08:46 AM #3

Your Radeon HD 5450 functions well with newer systems, though integrated graphics chips might not be needed if your processor includes them. Using DDR3 RAM in DDR4 slots isn't possible due to physical and electrical mismatches.

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Sir_Clucky_III
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08-28-2016, 09:26 AM
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Alright, understood.
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Sir_Clucky_III
08-28-2016, 09:26 AM #4

Alright, understood.

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Peedy
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08-28-2016, 05:41 PM
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I’m thinking about whether to buy a CPU with graphics or not. It really depends on what I can find and afford at the moment. Since I plan to get a GPU later, I just want to have what I need right now. Right now, my old machine makes playing games pretty frustrating.
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Peedy
08-28-2016, 05:41 PM #5

I’m thinking about whether to buy a CPU with graphics or not. It really depends on what I can find and afford at the moment. Since I plan to get a GPU later, I just want to have what I need right now. Right now, my old machine makes playing games pretty frustrating.

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bengalwatcher
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08-30-2016, 09:26 AM
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You need to request a build in the builds area. Many experts are ready to assist you there. An HD 5450 is surpassed by any modern CPU integrated GPU.
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bengalwatcher
08-30-2016, 09:26 AM #6

You need to request a build in the builds area. Many experts are ready to assist you there. An HD 5450 is surpassed by any modern CPU integrated GPU.

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