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z690-e motherboard is only ddr5?

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so i bought a rog strix z690-e motherboard for my i9 12900k , but i failed to realize that this motherboard is only for ddr5 ram, is that true? or can i use my ddr4 dom plats for it? if i cant that will suck....

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It is a DDR5 board.

 

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2 minutes ago, APopester said:

Budget (including currency): 

Country: 

Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: 

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

 

 

so i bought a rog strix z690-e motherboard for my i9 12900k , but i failed to realize that this motherboard is only for ddr5 ram, is that true? or can i use my ddr4 dom plats for it? if i cant that will suck....

DDR4 RAM is not compatible with DDR5 slots. I read somewhere there will be adapters though...

But now, fellow gamers, that was it for me. Please keep in mind, that this is just my personal opionion and I am no expert. Your system shall be cooled forever, see you next time.

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Some motherboards have a DDR4 version and a DDR5 version. As you have probably discovered, the STRIX z690-e is not one of those, it only has a DDR5 version No motherboard supports both on the same board.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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