MSI Starts Scaling Down DDR4 LGA1700 Motherboard Production in Favor of DDR5 Ones

[btarunr]

Motherboard major MSI has reportedly began scaling down production of its Socket LGA1700 motherboards with DDR4 memory slots, in favor of those with the newer DDR5 slots. The move is aimed at gradually weaning the market off DDR4. The company has issued product discontinuance notices for several of its Intel 600-series and 700-series chipset motherboards that have DDR4 slots. Among the rather recently-announced products on the chopping block are the MPG Z790 Edge WiFi DDR4, Pro Z790-A WiFi DDR4, Pro Z790-P DDR4, and the DDR4 version of the MAG B760M Mortar. Meanwhile, DDR5 memory prices are on the chill, with the cheapest 16 GB (2x 8 GB) kit being priced at $60, and the cheapest 32 GB (2x 16 GB) one at $97.



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[watzupken]

I don't see the point. LGA1700 is on its last leg since next gen Intel CPUs will use a new socket. I rather they just maintain DDR4 boards since it may help to make it a more budget friendly option which can help maintain demand.

 

[Nostras]

I don't see the point. LGA1700 is on its last leg since next gen Intel CPUs will use a new socket. I rather they just maintain DDR4 boards since it may help to make it a more budget friendly option which can help maintain demand.

Probably because there's a large surpus of 600 series DDR4 motherboards. Helps them get rid of old stock and take a larger margin on DDR5 boards.

 

[EmerilLIVE]

"and the DDR4 version of the MAG B760M Mortar" impressive, the board has been out two months and already discontinued.

 

[Why_Me]

I don't see the point. LGA1700 is on its last leg since next gen Intel CPUs will use a new socket. I rather they just maintain DDR4 boards since it may help to make it a more budget friendly option which can help maintain demand.

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