[SOLVED] Z690 boards and DDR4?

[Euroman28]

My Z390 board sadly broke months ago, and I have salvaged memory, graphicscard from the board + old CPU (Which I know I cannot use anymore).

I have been looking at several boards + new CPUs over the summer and fall. Now the Z690 boards have arrived and been looking to buy new board + new CPU. But both ASUS, Gigabyte only mention DDR5 compability for their new Z690s. So I am sorry if this is silly question. But does this mean that Intel and producers of motherboards have broken with the tradion of memory slots being backwards comp? Meaning you cannot get a DDR4 module to run in a DDR5 slot on a Z690 board?


Because if I look at one of the more expensive ASUS Z690 boards, and look up which kind of memory it runs.

https://rog.asus.com/dk/motherboard...-z690-e-gaming-wifi-model/helpdesk_qvl_memory

Then there is no mentioend of DDR 4 at all. Only DDR5.

 

[kerberos_20]

ddr versions was never backward compatible
some boards have ddr4, here are some
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z690-GAMING-X-DDR4-rev-10#kf

GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 Motherboard｜AORUS - GIGABYTE Global

GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 is built with game-ready features and ultra-durable components. With a direct 16 phase power design, advanced thermal solution, DDR4 memory, and PCIe 5, Z690 UD DDR4 offers a solid foundation for your gaming platform.

www.aorus.com

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z690-A-DDR4

PRIME Z690-P D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z690 Extreme/index.asp

 

[Euroman28]

ddr versions was never backward compatible
some boards have ddr4, here are some
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z690-GAMING-X-DDR4-rev-10#kf

GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 Motherboard｜AORUS - GIGABYTE Global

GIGABYTE Z690 UD DDR4 is built with game-ready features and ultra-durable components. With a direct 16 phase power design, advanced thermal solution, DDR4 memory, and PCIe 5, Z690 UD DDR4 offers a solid foundation for your gaming platform.

www.aorus.com

https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/PRO-Z690-A-DDR4

PRIME Z690-P D4｜Motherboards｜ASUS Global

ASUS Prime series is expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of AMD and Intel processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, Prime series motherboards provide daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning...

www.asus.com

https://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z690 Extreme/index.asp

So in other words either buy one these reduced Z690 boards? Or go for 11th gen instead ? To reuse the ram?

 

[kerberos_20]

So in other words either buy one these reduced Z690 boards? Or go for 11th gen instead ? To reuse the ram?

yup