The following chart outlines prices on name-brand, single module DDR prices. We've taken a cross-section of the top name brands (as voted by Sharky readers), and when possible, used the highest-end module possible. In the case of Corsair, this translates into "LL" or Low Latency, while Kingston HyperX, Mushkin "Level 2" (L2), and OCZ Enhanced Latency "EL" modules are also featured. Not all DDR clock speeds are available at these enhanced memory formats, and some of our PC4000 and up listings naturally use more standard timings and brand names. Tracked DDR is in the PC2700 to PC4400 range, but each vendor may have a different "high-end" speed, and might not offer all of the clock speed permutations.
The overall price of single DDR modules is rising again this week, but thankfully the spikes aren't as harsh as last time, and we even have some cuts to report as well. There are really no firm trends through the various module sizes and speeds, but it does seem that the lower-density 256-MB range is less prone to price increases. Other than that, there are deals with many different brands, with some modules only available in short supply, while others are a bit more abundant.