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Old 05-03-2017, 04:28 AM   #150
bennetng
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Originally Posted by mikeroephonics View Post
Does anyone know if newer Intel chipsets are always compatible with older RAM modules? I have 4x8GB DDR3 1600 G.Skill RAM which says it works with Intel chipsets Z68 & P68. I called G.Skill today and their tech told me this RAM will work with Intel Z77, and other newer. I'd just like some real-world confirmation from here, if possible. Thanks!
The latest Intel and AMD motherboards use DDR4, if you insist to use DDR3 you can only use the older ones.

Also, RAM are much more expensive than last year, almost doubled, for example:

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4vW...story_days=365
https://thetracktor.com/detail/B0134EW7G8/
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