Post by @Hueristic_Autistic@lemmy.world

2026-10-11 12:23 UTC

Intel to release new CPUs on old socket in early 2027 says Gigabyte - memory crisis making DDR4 desirable again So you mean to tell me they had the technology the whole time to make upgraded modular chips and sell them for pre-existing computer architecture but chose not to because they knew people would pay for the shiny new toys. There’s a chip crisis and SUDDENLY!!! We’re all able to use new technologies on old computer architectures… Call it supply and demand but I think that’s fucked up nm which way you look at it. I read that and then immediately thought to myself, so they just chose not to release upgrades for old architectures and speed released a shit load of new hardware they knew people would pay OTA for. This whole time they could’ve actually been making old computers better than they are and make it so the consumer didn’t have to spend a fuck load on upgrades but waited till a chip shortage to do it…

Replies (5)

@likebudda@reddthat.com 2026-10-12 00:08

Rolling with my 5800X3D 'till the wheels fall off and even then I have a 5700X3D as a backup. I’m not upgrading until 5090-level GPU performance is available for less than $800.

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@SabinStargem@lemmy.today 2026-10-12 04:05

I better get around to formatting my old PC and selling it. The 128gb DDR4 3600 kit in it should net me a fair bit of coin, as would the brand-new 5950x that came from a RMA. I want to pay off the debt I accumulated from building my new machine. That would let me scrimp and save up some coin for the AI bubble popping. In the long run, I want to replace my RTX 4090 and x2 3060s with x4 RTX Pros.

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@renrenPDX@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2026-10-12 04:31

Yeah but DDR4 is just as expensive these days.

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@Lettuceeatlettuce@lemmy.ml 2026-10-12 05:24

I’m so glad I didn’t listen to people online about staying on the “dead” AM4 socket for my rig upgrade two years ago. My 5800X3D might end up being the best value purchase I’ve ever made…

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@DupaCycki@lemmy.world 2026-10-12 06:50

The only place where you’ll ever notice any difference between RAM generations is the specs sheet. And even there it’s minor. Call it supply and demand but I think that’s fucked up nm which way you look at it. Intel and AMD - the entire x86 duopoly - is basically there specifically to ensure consumer PCs are as shit as possible, and to do everything in their power to slow down any meaningful technological progress.

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