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 module DDR price list shows a bit of movement this week, but there are only a couple of noticeable price cuts. Crucial PC3200 1-GB dropped by a whopping $46 and Mushkin PC2700 L2 512-MB fell by $20, but those were the only double-digit cuts. There are also three similar price increases, with Crucial Ballistix TR PC4000 1-GB (+$20), Crucial Ballistix PC4000 1-GB (+$20), and Corsair XMS PC4400 512-MB (+$17) showing the largest price spikes. The overall dollar movement is still in the consumer's favor, but it is also quite small.