DDR4 memory and motherboards are making a comeback. High DDR5 prices, driven by DRAM and NAND shortages, are pushing manufacturers to revive older hardware.
Manufacturers plan to increase DDR4 production at Computex 2026.
Multiple manufacturers at Computex 2026 plan to increase DDR4 production. The shift responds to soaring RAM costs that have made DDR5 systems less attractive.
New DDR4 modules will likely be DDR4-3600, as faster variants are discontinued. DDR4 RAM prices have risen from about $50 to roughly $200 per pair, while DDR5 has jumped from about $100 to over $400.
AMD continues to support the AM4 socket. The company is re-releasing the 5800X3D CPU at 349 USD (about $349) on June 25.
IDC predicts PC sales may drop 20% by 2026. High prices are expected to persist until at least 2028.
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