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 single DDR module price list is a mix of small price increases and decreases, but with a few larger fluctuations thrown in for good measure. In terms of overall trends, inventory supply is the main issue, as some of the higher-end PC4000 and above speeds are getting tough to come by. Individual examples include OCZ PC3700 EL 512-MB jumping $17, while Crucial PC3200 1-GB spiked a hefty $53. There are also a few deals here and there, but the majority of shifts resulted in higher prices.