DDR4 RAM will reach computers next year

It is expected that DDR4 memory units will draw less power, starting at 1.2 volts instead of the 1.5 volts for DDR3. Bus speeds for DDR4 will start at 2133MHz, and the new memory is designed to process read, write and refresh more efficiently than its predecessors.
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I hope they cut down on timing too... I hate waiting :rofl12:

Ugh to think in a year my 16gbs of DDR3 will be obsolete...
 
They will just change the pin configuration around a bit I would imagine...

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For example notice the gap at the bottom? They will move it like 1/2" in either direction so that they will not physically fit in an incorrect slot.
 
Not sure on release times....

Here is a better picture for you:

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Keep in mind... my world of computing only consist of DDR2-3 was not around when DDR first came out.
 
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Temmu said:
when ddr 7 comes out, the notch will have moved so far left as to not be on the ram stick itself at all!!
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That will be the tactile interface and use our brains for memory. One will only need to lay hands on an input device and thoughts do the rest.
 
Also note that in the move from DDR to DDR2/3 the pin count went from 184 to 240. DDR4 may have more and maybe multiple notches.
 
As with everything else, there will (eventually) be a downsizing! Who knows, maybe SoDIMMs (or similarly small RAM form factor) will become the norm in desktop PCs in the future.
 
Wow! It was, what, eight whole years before DDR3 was released? And probably longer from DDR to DDR2! I think it's only been five years since DDR3!

Most likely Intel will be leading the charge in making DDR4 compatible chipsets again.
 
I think AMD will be leading the charge...

Intel will just do it correctly shortly after... :rofl12:

Is this not true?
 
That would also make sense! Who knows, maybe we may start seeing an ARM microchip manufacturer pop up for desktop and laptop application.
 
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