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Motherboards DDR3 Dilemma

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September 15, 2014 4:47:36 AM

So I can only find motherboards that support DDR3 Memory, so does that mean that if I get a stick of DDR4 RAM it will kinda go to waste? Also, can someone please suggest the best price vs performance motherboard that has lots of features and supports Intel Socket 1150?

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a c 93 V Motherboard
September 15, 2014 4:56:18 AM

You cannot use DDR4 in a motherboard that is DDR3-compatible. The slots are different (DDR4 won't fit), and even if they weren't they are completely incompatible.
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September 15, 2014 5:06:39 AM

So I shouldn't waste my money getting a DDR4 Ram Stick?

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September 15, 2014 5:38:46 AM

I think DDR4 and the associated components are very much for the enthusiasts market considering how expensive it all is right now...and the DDR4 cards don't fit on Intel's 1150 socket motherboards.

As for your question about a price/performance motherboard, it would probably be better to ask for one most suited to you and what you generally look for in a build; i.e, it's purpose and capabilities...
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September 15, 2014 5:44:33 AM

Thanks anyway :) 
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a c 93 V Motherboard
September 15, 2014 5:47:05 AM

thegamerguy1 said:
So I shouldn't waste my money getting a DDR4 Ram Stick?


Nope, it wouldn't work anyway. And besides, DDR4 isn't faster than DDR3 yet. If there was a platform where you could freely choose between DDR4 and DDR3, right now the better choice would be DDR3. Give it another couple of years and DDR4 should become a lot more attractive (lower prices, higher speed). Plus by then we will have new mainstream CPUs and motherboards that support DDR4.
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September 15, 2014 4:44:26 PM

Thanks, shall do!
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