High-End DDR Memory Prices - Week of October 31, 2005 - 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 currently the 2x512-MB and 2x1-GB kits, and with few exceptions, vendors offer the same basic speeds in matched pair DDR kits, as with their single module DDR.

The matched pair DDR chart was the exact opposite of the single module listings, and here we have a wealth of pricing activity, with the majority falling in the consumer's favor. There were a couple of deep price cuts to report, including OCZ PC3700 EL 2x512-MB (-$49), Crucial Ballistix TR PC4000 2x1-GB (-$40), Mushkin eXtreme PC3700 2x1-GB (-$34), and gigaram Mach 1000 PC4000 2x-1GB (-$30), just to name half of the eight double-digit cuts. There were a few noticeable price jumps as well, but the overall chart did drop by a healthy $149, so lower prices are definitely the trend in dual channel DDR.

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