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Gigabyte says new Intel chips will land on LGA1700 in early 2027. The old socket takes DDR4, and DDR4 is what buyers can still afford to fill a PC with.
The ongoing RAM shortage and steep price hikes are prompting Intel and AMD to reconsider older memory technology, with DDR4 making a comeback alongside renewed
The central development is a surprising reversal in the PC hardware market: as DDR5 memory prices climb, Intel and AMD are extending the life of older platforms that support DDR4. Gigabyte says upcoming Intel processors using the LGA 1700 socket are expected in early 2027, while AMD is also bringing renewed attention…