The dual-channel memory format is the standard for high-end performance systems, and is the de facto packaging for most DDR memory. The "matched pair" format has become very 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 (although 2x2GB are emerging) and with few exceptions, vendors offer the same basic speeds in matched pair DDR kits, as with their single module DDR.
There was a more activity in the dual-channel DDR chart, and for the first time on a long while, this chart posted a triple-digit overall decrease. There were five price drops that hit double digits, including the Corsair XMS PC3200LL 2x1GB (-$20), WINTEC AMPO PC3200 2x1GB (-$11) and Patriot PC3200LL 2x1GB (-$10) matched pair kits. Amazingly, not a single listing increased in price, which really helped the overall chart trends. Here we found an aggregate chart drop of $101, which is a nice improvement compared to the last few weeks.