The number of dual-channel DDR platforms continues to increase, and has really created a different section 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 exhibits much the same pattern as the single-module listings, showing very consistent price drops, but with the largest barely able to exceed the $20 mark. There were six price cuts that reached double digits, which included OCZ PC4000 EL XTC 2x1-GB (-$21), Crucial Ballistix TR PC4000 2x512-MB (-$20), OCZ PC4000 EL 2x1-GB (-$15), and OCZ PC3200 Titanium 2x1-GB (-$12). The aggregate chart drop of $102, while an improvement over our last update, was also a bit behind the single module total, but it is interesting to note that it's Crucial and OCZ in the price cutting lead with dual channel DDR as well.
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