DRAM prices to fall !

[VirtualLarry]

Larry, is DDR2 ECC ram compatible in non-ECC boards? I remember them not being compatible in my s939 build, but not so sure with DDR2 / EP45 chipset.

It's unbuffered,same as regular DDR2 desktop RAM. The only way it wouldn't work is if the BIOS detected ECC in the SPD, and locked it out from working. But so far, so good, haven't had any trouble with the systems I've put it into. It just ignores the ECC bits.

 

[airdata]

about a year ago I got some 12gb ddr3-1333 kits off amazon for $135 each. They were OCZ gold 6x2gb kits.

 

[OBLAMA2009]

My that do you mean that 95% of people never used the 4GBs, and now 99% of people won't use 8GB?

all my machines have 4 gig and at any time i might use 1/3 of that memory. i think we may need a new operating system to justify these new memory prices...

 

[jihe]

My that do you mean that 95% of people never used the 4GBs, and now 99% of people won't use 8GB?

Now everyone should browse in a vm and no more worms/virus!

 

[OBLAMA2009]

have/are prices really going to go down or are the 4gb sticks just cheaper. it seems like 4gb is still about 90 and 6 gb is about 140

 

[cbn]

have/are prices really going to go down or are the 4gb sticks just cheaper. it seems like 4gb is still about 90 and 6 gb is about 140

I think they are both dropping.

In fact, in just 6 days the cheapest set of 8 GB DDR3 has decreased from 144.99 to $130.99. :awe: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=3332167&SID=

4 GB kits start at $65.--->http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2%20x%202GB%29

 

[Bl0cks]

great I need some ddr3 for my netbook

 

[justinm]

Cool deal, I need some RAM for my AM3 system.

 

[RussianSensation]

I have learned my lesson from the DDR2 massive price drop. I will buy as many cheap ass sticks of DDR3 I can get my grubby hands on this holiday season.

High five to that! September 2009, my 4GBs Gkills cost $95 and for the rest of the year they rose to $135 and even $140. RAM prices tend to fluctuate. The hardest part is grabbing chips at the lowest point before prices go up again.

Currently we are at $144.99 for a 8 GB (2x 4GB) 1066 set.

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In fact, in just 6 days the cheapest set of 8 GB DDR3 has decreased from 144.99 to $130.99. :awe:

Pshhhhhhhh. Those prices are too expensive ^_^

Newegg has 8GB (2x4GB) Mushkin Enhanced Silverline DDR3 1333 Desktop Memory for $145 - $15 with code EMCZYZR55 - $20 rebate = $110 with free shipping.

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If I can get 8GB 1600mhz kit for $80-90 by the end of the year, I'll probably grab one.

 

[WhoBeDaPlaya]

I am so glad I decided to switch from my trusty E6600 to an i7-920 last May.
$199 i7-920, $130 EX58-UD3, $40 1.65V DDR3-1600 6GB kit, $135 4890 => pretty danged inexpensive 4.1GHz monster.

 

[cbn]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...CE&PageSize=20

$104.99 for a 8GB Geil Value Plus kit.

Prices are almost under $100 and it is not even December yet.

 

[Ares1214]

Yeah, ill be loading up on these ()

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231276

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231318

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226131

Don't invest in gold, invest in DDR3 RAM! Strengthem your portfolio in a down economy!

 

[nyker96]

I believe it has fallen!

 

[MangoX]

I just picked up a new 4gb (2x2gb) set matching my current ones for $64! Having 8gb will surely be sweet.

 

[muskie32]

If 8GB goes to $100 i will pick it up! 16gb sounds nice

 

[Concillian]

If 8GB goes to $100 i will pick it up! 16gb sounds nice

Well, didn't take much longer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231311

 

[frostedflakes]

16GB for $180 isn't bad at all. Too bad even 8GB is arguably overkill for a gaming desktop, 16GB is just way beyond what's necessary. But when memory gets this cheap, it's almost like "why not?"

 

[OBLAMA2009]

Well, didn't take much longer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231311

awesome price for that much memory

 

[cbn]

Well, didn't take much longer:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231311

Wow, we already below $90.

Here is a summary of the 8GB G.skill price drops accumulated from the thread:

2-9-2010: $379.99
7-29-2010: $179.99
10-13-2010: $144.99
10-19-2010: $130.99
11-24-2010: $89.99

 

[frostedflakes]

You can use PriceTrackr to track prices of NewEgg products over time. Really handy site.

http://www.pricetrackr.com/i/N82E16820231311/

 

[cbn]

You can use PriceTrackr to track prices of NewEgg products over time. Really handy site.

http://www.pricetrackr.com/i/N82E16820231311/

Thanks for the link.

I remember Anandtech had some similar to that at one time (I think it was called "Real time pricing")

 

[nyker96]

You can use PriceTrackr to track prices of NewEgg products over time. Really handy site.

http://www.pricetrackr.com/i/N82E16820231311/

awesome app!

 

[pcslookout]

8gig is the new 4gig!!!

That has been the case for a while now. I just keep wondering when 12 GB or 16 GB is the new 8 GB.

 

[blipblop]

Wow, I use DDR2 in my system. I might want to stock up so I have some RAM whenever I upgrade . So cheap for 8GB

 

[muskie32]

Yes, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231311

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