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 PC5000 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 continues to be stable in terms of a total chart shift, but there is some downward movement to report. The aggregate chart drop was a measly $38, but this was adversely affected by a hefty $25 jump to Crucial PC3200 2-GB. There were a few double-digit price cuts, including OCZ PC4000 EL 1-GB (-$13) and OCZ PC3500 PS 1-GB (-$11), along with several smaller drops. Even so, this is better news than our last update, which had single module DDR increasing by a total of over $50.