High DDR5 prices keep Intel's DDR4 platforms in demand

DDR5 pricing is influencing PC platform choices, not just memory-module purchases. The queued Tom's Hardware payload says Intel has seen stronger interest in LGA 1700 and Raptor Lake products as builders look for DDR4-compatible systems. That matters for RamTrend because it shows memory cost pressure reaching adjacent component demand. If DDR5 remains expensive, older CPU sockets and DDR4 motherboards can stay relevant longer than a normal platform transition would suggest. The impact is strongest in budget desktop builds, where memory cost can decide whether a buyer upgrades now or reuses a DDR4 path.