A tech giant might double down on old motherboard tech. Rumor suggests ASUS will boost production of DDR4 motherboards early next year, focusing on AMD's AM4 platform like B550 and A520 boards, plus some Intel models such as B760M and H610M-G. This plan, reportedly targeting online sales channels, responds to ongoing high prices and tight supply for newer DDR5 memory, partly due to demand from AI and server sectors.
The strategy highlights the lasting appeal of older platforms. AMD's AM4 socket, still supported with new budget CPUs like the Ryzen 5 5600F, offers a cost-effective path for system builders. Similarly, the Intel boards would work with current-generation processors without requiring a memory upgrade. While ASUS has not confirmed these production shifts, the move would signal that cheaper DDR4 systems could remain a major part of the market well into next year if DDR5 costs stay elevated.
The strategy highlights the lasting appeal of older platforms. AMD's AM4 socket, still supported with new budget CPUs like the Ryzen 5 5600F, offers a cost-effective path for system builders. Similarly, the Intel boards would work with current-generation processors without requiring a memory upgrade. While ASUS has not confirmed these production shifts, the move would signal that cheaper DDR4 systems could remain a major part of the market well into next year if DDR5 costs stay elevated.
