High-End DDR Memory Prices - Week of December 27, 2004 - Page 2

Matched Pair DDR

The number of dual-channel DDR platforms continues to increase, and has really created a subset of the memory market. The "matched pair" format is becoming increasingly popular, as these DDR module kits are perfectly suited for the requirements of high-end dual-channel DDR operation, and are a much safer buy than purchasing one module now and hoping to match it up later. The most popular configurations are the 2x256-MB and 2x512-MB kits, and with few exceptions, vendors offer the same basic speeds in matched pair DDR kits, as with their single module DDR.

In our last price update, the high-end matched pair DDR price chart was a hub of activity, and this trend continues again this week. It is a bit surprising to see limited movement on the single module listings, and then find the overall price change almost 7X that on the matched pair side. There are some significant cuts this week, including Kingston HyperX PC3700 2x512-MB (-$38), OCZ PC4400 EL 2x512-MB (-$29), and Geil Ultra Platinum PC3500 2x512-MB (-$26) to name a few. There were another handful of double-digit cuts, and we're happy to report no price increases of any importance. Overall this is another excellent week for dual-channel DDR buyers, with some nice deals on the Kingston HyperX and Geil Ultra Platinum brands.

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