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The shift from DDR4 to DDR5 will involve updating hardware and software to support the new standard.

The shift from DDR4 to DDR5 will involve updating hardware and software to support the new standard.

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GoldenWizard
Junior Member
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10-01-2021, 11:16 PM
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Hey everyone, I'm thinking about the shift from DDR4 to DDR5 and wondering what changes that means. Which parts need updating for a DDR5 setup? For example, does a 5900X require an upgrade to run DDR5?
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GoldenWizard
10-01-2021, 11:16 PM #1

Hey everyone, I'm thinking about the shift from DDR4 to DDR5 and wondering what changes that means. Which parts need updating for a DDR5 setup? For example, does a 5900X require an upgrade to run DDR5?

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Hunter1202005
Member
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10-02-2021, 01:16 AM
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New motherboard and processor components are required. I understand the rumor about AMD developing AM5 for DDR5 and upcoming CPUs. Intel is probably planning to match with socket 1700 (I think). At the very least, you’ll need a replacement board because DDR4 and DDR5 have different pin configurations.
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Hunter1202005
10-02-2021, 01:16 AM #2

New motherboard and processor components are required. I understand the rumor about AMD developing AM5 for DDR5 and upcoming CPUs. Intel is probably planning to match with socket 1700 (I think). At the very least, you’ll need a replacement board because DDR4 and DDR5 have different pin configurations.

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coolman9222
Posting Freak
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10-07-2021, 05:35 AM
#3
You need to purchase a new CPU and motherboard. Choosing DDR5 solely because it’s newer than DDR4 isn’t a solid justification—upgrading in that case wouldn’t be wise.
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coolman9222
10-07-2021, 05:35 AM #3

You need to purchase a new CPU and motherboard. Choosing DDR5 solely because it’s newer than DDR4 isn’t a solid justification—upgrading in that case wouldn’t be wise.

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TheBozoPlays
Senior Member
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10-07-2021, 06:52 AM
#4
Like the transition from DDR3 to DDR4, this should likely involve a different socket design on both AMD and Intel systems. It’s possible we’ll find some motherboards with dual support for DDR3 and DDR4. You may need to upgrade to a new motherboard and processor.
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TheBozoPlays
10-07-2021, 06:52 AM #4

Like the transition from DDR3 to DDR4, this should likely involve a different socket design on both AMD and Intel systems. It’s possible we’ll find some motherboards with dual support for DDR3 and DDR4. You may need to upgrade to a new motherboard and processor.

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Jumpyy
Member
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10-07-2021, 12:37 PM
#5
the change will happen quickly, moving from DDR3 to DDR4 intel. earlier models could pick between DDR3 and DDR4 in Skylake and Kabylake. This time with Alder Lake, it will be the first chipset to back DDR5.
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Jumpyy
10-07-2021, 12:37 PM #5

the change will happen quickly, moving from DDR3 to DDR4 intel. earlier models could pick between DDR3 and DDR4 in Skylake and Kabylake. This time with Alder Lake, it will be the first chipset to back DDR5.

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ZegMaarHenk
Member
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10-09-2021, 02:59 AM
#6
This might explain why certain motherboards included several versions of RAM.
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ZegMaarHenk
10-09-2021, 02:59 AM #6

This might explain why certain motherboards included several versions of RAM.

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augustb19907
Senior Member
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10-16-2021, 08:40 PM
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I believe the Sky Lake MB with DDR3 faced some issues, which I've heard about. I own the motherboard but had a pin damage and didn't test my 66ook. The extra DDR RAM is on my dad's side, so that might be the reason.
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augustb19907
10-16-2021, 08:40 PM #7

I believe the Sky Lake MB with DDR3 faced some issues, which I've heard about. I own the motherboard but had a pin damage and didn't test my 66ook. The extra DDR RAM is on my dad's side, so that might be the reason.

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XWeeezy
Member
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10-21-2021, 01:15 AM
#8
Missing the point indicates a misunderstanding or disconnection from the discussion.
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XWeeezy
10-21-2021, 01:15 AM #8

Missing the point indicates a misunderstanding or disconnection from the discussion.

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Blureux
Posting Freak
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10-22-2021, 09:21 PM
#9
It’s strange how many different motherboards exist. I was searching for a Windows 98 PC with the 775 chipset, but I found around 50 variations instead. It’s confusing—am I missing something? I just want to know why so many options are available.
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Blureux
10-22-2021, 09:21 PM #9

It’s strange how many different motherboards exist. I was searching for a Windows 98 PC with the 775 chipset, but I found around 50 variations instead. It’s confusing—am I missing something? I just want to know why so many options are available.

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T00nLink
Junior Member
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10-22-2021, 11:28 PM
#10
Socket 775 offers flexibility with various processor types. The memory controller being integrated into the chipset allowed options like DDR1, DDR2, and even DDR3 depending on the CPU model.
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T00nLink
10-22-2021, 11:28 PM #10

Socket 775 offers flexibility with various processor types. The memory controller being integrated into the chipset allowed options like DDR1, DDR2, and even DDR3 depending on the CPU model.

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