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The ongoing memory crunch has turned the best RAM, specifically DDR5, into halo-tier hardware. In response to the crisis, chipmakers and motherboard vendors have restarted production of hardware compatible with more budget-friendly DDR4. Recently, as reported by VideoCardz, Gigabyte has quietly launched the B450M D3HP and B450M D3HP WIFI6E motherboards, built around AMD's immortal B450 chipset, which launched eight years ago.Go deeper with TH Premium: MemoryRevitalizing older platforms that support more affordable memory options is one way manufacturers are helping consumers cope with the memory shortage. Going as far back as the AMD 400-series chipset may come as a shock to some, but if you look at it, the B450 chipset has been the de facto budget king for the AM4 platform for as long as we can remember.The B450M D3HP and B450M D3HP WIFI6E have a humble 4+2-phase power delivery subsystem. Although the design is limited compared to more premium offerings, these motherboards support multiple generations of AMD Ryzen processors (Ryzen 3000 to Ryzen 5000) and APUs (Ryzen 3000G to Ryzen 5000G). Similarly, these microATX motherboards accommodate SKUs ranging from energy-efficient 35W processors to the flagship 105W parts. The versatility means you can pair the B450M D3HP or B450M D3HP WIFI6E with anything from an entry-level Athlon 200GE to the premium Ryzen 9 5950X.The B450M D3HP and B450M D3HP WIFI6E are cut from the same cloth. As its name suggests, the B450M D3HP WIFI6E stands out for including Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. The Realtek RTL8852CE controller provides wireless connectivity and supports the latest Bluetooth 5.4 standard.
