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Decade-old RAM is making a comeback due to soaring prices
As continuous RAM price hikes make PC upgrades increasingly difficult for consumers, major hardware manufacturers are exploring alternative solutions. To combat rising costs, both Intel and AMD are developing new processors that will support older, more affordable memory standards. Gigabyte recently announced that upcoming motherboards will support processors utilizing Intel's older LGA 1700 socket, reviving dual-format memory support. This shift signals a pragmatic industry response to component shortages and affordability concerns.