Old DDR4 RAM in AMD DDR5 RAM Mainboards

Framework Laptop 13
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I’m using a 11th gen Intel Core i5 with DDR4 2*16GB RAM and a 500GB WD.

As written a long time ago here ( [TRACKING] USB-A an ongoing problem? - #59 by Doraeric ) The USB-C Ports are dying slowly and I’m looking for an alternative. Tuxedo has a lower price for the whole system (at least when ordering from Germany), but where was the advantage of buying a modular laptop, if you don’t upgrade it. Dunno if this is already sunken cost fallacy.

I have some problems with the 11th gen: USB-C as mentioned, trackpad haptic click not reliable. Matte display I already fixed with a folio.

My question(s): I’m leaning towards an Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard (AMD Ryzen™ AI 300 Series) - Ryzen™ AI 7 350 mainboard as replacement for my Intel one. I’m on Debian Testing w/ Unstable sec-updates.

Can I continue using my RAM and SSD? I know that the RAM then slows down the system, but I don’t want to spend the money right now on this AI-Sloppified-Price-Hikes.

Or would you go for a new system instead, if yes, which one?

Thanks for your knowledge and opinions.
Simon

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Unfortunately no, you can definitely reuse the ssd but the ram isn’t just slower but uses a different interface (DDR4 vs DDR5).

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If practical, you can wait longer and jump straight to LPCAMM2 LPDDR5x when price hike is over, skipping SODIMM DDR5

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I would continue to go with the AMD/DDR5 system if you’re buying today. I think the price will stay high on LPCAMM2 for much longer, and I’d have some worries about RAM compatibility. There’s all sorts of E0/E1 interposer issues being raised at the moment, mostly because the standard is so new.

My new AMD-based 13 Pro goes like a rocket. The Intel would have been faster, but it looks like the RAM is double the price now (£1600 vs £800 for 64GB).

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Prices on memory are only continuing to climb. If you must upgrade now, the more cost effective option is going to be DDR5 SODIMM.