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 price of single DDR modules is a combination of stable pricing mixed in with some noticeable price changes. The good news is that the vast majority of shifts are towards lower prices, and there are some deals to be found at certain levels. A good example is on OCZ PC4000 EL 512-MB, which dropped $10 this week, and is now priced equivalent to OCZ PC3700 EL. Unfortunately, most of the price cuts hit at the 256-MB level, and for the most part, 512-MB prices remain unchanged.