DRAM Market the Worst It's Been for 15 Years, But That's Good for You
Posted 09/11/08 at 10:57:48 AM | by Paul Lilly
Anyone who has recently put together a DDR2-based system would have found themselves jumping for joy when pricing out system memory. Kits that commanded a premium less than two years ago can now be had for under $100, and that's before any applicable mail-in-rebates. Even name-brand 4GB kits are insanely affordable, and the days of having to spend several hundred dollars on newer DDR3 modules are gone, at least now.
The low pricing structure has been that way for some time now, and while system builders couldn't be happier about it, the mood is decidely different among DRAM manufacturers. Both Elpida Memory and Powerchip Semiconductor Corporation (PSC) have said they plan to cut production, just as other manufacturers have done, but so far it has done little to correct the oversupply problem the DRAM industry faces. And according to A-DATA chairman Simon Chen, improvement is only likely to come if a memory chip maker decides to leave the market. Chen went on to say that 2008 has been the worst year for DRAM in the past 15 years.
Eventually the market will bounce back. If you're in the market for RAM, consider buying sooner than later and enjoy the rock bottom pricing while it still exists. And hey, if you know of a good deal on memory, hit the jump and let us know!
OCZ Reaper
Submitted by Captain on Thu, 2008-09-11 15:01
60$ for 2x2gb memory sticks is pretty good deal, plus it runs at 4-4-4-12, at ddr2 800, the most run at 5-5-5-15
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267
just bought 4 gigs of
Submitted by Strongbad536 on Thu, 2008-09-11 11:32
just bought 4 gigs of Dominator 1066 for $96 after MIR. not a bad deal considering the quality you get with the Corsair name. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145214
Corsair
Submitted by One4yu2c on Thu, 2008-09-11 12:25
Nice. Corsair has some good deals out there. In addition to the one you bought, enthusiasts looking to pump up the voltage can opt for the same kit with the company's RAM fan thrown in for $109 (after MIR).
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