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(Image credit: Onda) Share Share by: Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Flipboard Share this article Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google In the fast-moving world of computer hardware, taking a step backward is almost unheard of, but the global memory shortage has changed the rules. With DDR5 kits scarce and prices skyrocketing, frustrated consumers are stampeding back to DDR4 in droves. Spotted by VideoCardz , Chinese manufacturer Onda has unveiled the Z790PRO WiFi B4, an LGA1700 motherboard packing four DDR4 slots, ready for the best DDR4 RAM .
Fueled by Intel’s top-tier Z790 chipset, Onda’s latest motherboard is engineered for seamless compatibility with the 12th-Gen Alder Lake , 13th-Gen Raptor Lake , and 14th-Gen Raptor Lake Refresh chips. These processors mark the end of DDR4 support from Intel, as the new Core Ultra 200S (codenamed Arrow Lake) series and beyond have made the full leap to DDR5.
Raptor Lake and its refresh remain a compelling upgrade for anyone moving up from an older system. Arrow Lake delivers only modest performance gains over Raptor Lake, and the sky-high price of DDR5 memory makes last-generation chips even more appealing. With Raptor Lake CPUs now more affordable than ever — even after a minor 10% price bump — they stand out as the smart, value-packed choice for many upgraders.
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