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What's your take on buying last-gen RAM to save cash instead of the latest DDR5 sticks?
With DDR5 prices still high and cost-of-living pressures mounting in 2026, many builders are weighing whether last-gen DDR4 offers a smarter value proposition. Cast your vote and share your take on this hardware trade-off.
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