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Wumty
Member

195

01-07-2017, 09:26 AM

I need to figure out if it's better to buy a completely new system or upgrade my current one.
Current Hardware:
- i7-8700K processor
- 32GB DDR4 RAM
- Gigabyte Z370M D3H motherboard
- 500GB SSD
- 1TB HDD

Graphics:
- GeForce 1660 Super

Problem: An accident damaged my HDMI cable, causing a type 45 error with the card. I’m unsure if the GPU, the motherboard area, or both are affected.

I’m wondering if upgrading or building a new system depends on whether DDR4 memory is still reliable in 2024 and beyond. If it is, I might just replace what’s working.

Wumty

01-07-2017, 09:26 AM #1

ydoc911
Junior Member

01-08-2017, 09:54 PM

For now, yes, but in about 3 to 4 years at most, and it won't.

ydoc911

01-08-2017, 09:54 PM #2

For now, yes, but in about 3 to 4 years at most, and it won't.

Audrey77
Member

01-10-2017, 03:23 AM

Some mobile devices support DDR4 or DDR5 memory types.

Audrey77

01-10-2017, 03:23 AM #3

Some mobile devices support DDR4 or DDR5 memory types.

HeroKing_
Junior Member

01-17-2017, 10:24 AM

DDR4 remains suitable as long as the CPU matches and performance is sufficient. The GPU might benefit from an additional output; a display port can be easily converted to HDMI using a simple adapter.

HeroKing_

01-17-2017, 10:24 AM #4

DDR4 remains suitable as long as the CPU matches and performance is sufficient. The GPU might benefit from an additional output; a display port can be easily converted to HDMI using a simple adapter.

assassin474
Junior Member

01-17-2017, 11:11 AM

What's going on? These systems are distinct and don't work backward or forward. For example, a DDR4 motherboard won't support DDR5, and vice versa.

assassin474

01-17-2017, 11:11 AM #5

What's going on? These systems are distinct and don't work backward or forward. For example, a DDR4 motherboard won't support DDR5, and vice versa.

rythya
Junior Member

01-17-2017, 11:42 AM

Type 45 error in device manager, I've moved it many times but nothing changed. I don't have another PC at home to check if the issue is with the GPU, the motherboard, or both. I could try the GPU first, but my university work deadline is in three days.

rythya

01-17-2017, 11:42 AM #6

Mirrorous
Member

148

01-21-2017, 03:16 PM

Are you saying a new i5?

Mirrorous

01-21-2017, 03:16 PM #7

Are you saying a new i5?

carlix
Member

01-28-2017, 11:31 PM

12th generation Intel chips can operate with DDR4 or DDR5 based on the motherboard, allowing you to potentially save by using the relatively costly DDR5 version. For example, an i5-12600K would remain a significant upgrade compared to your setup.

carlix

01-28-2017, 11:31 PM #8

LaserJamez
Junior Member

01-29-2017, 01:06 AM

both i5-13600k and 14600k claim to support DD4, yet they have too many cores. By the time I start using them fully, I’d need to remove the CPU and install it in a new motherboard with DDR5.

LaserJamez

01-29-2017, 01:06 AM #9

both i5-13600k and 14600k claim to support DD4, yet they have too many cores. By the time I start using them fully, I’d need to remove the CPU and install it in a new motherboard with DDR5.

Demid1357
Junior Member

01-29-2017, 04:15 PM

#10

Get an i3 with fewer cores but the same IPC.

Demid1357

01-29-2017, 04:15 PM #10

Get an i3 with fewer cores but the same IPC.

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