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Intel Returns to Five-Year-Old Socket
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Gigabyte reports Intel will launch new CPUs on the LGA1700 socket in early 2027 to support DDR4 memory. This move addresses rising memory costs driven by AI demand, which pushed DDR2 prices up 55% to 60% in a quarter. Intel has not officially confirmed the chips, but Robert Hallock described a sudden inrush of demand for older parts.
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