Why is it everywhere I look DDR2 cost less than DDR?

[Ready]

Makes no sense. DDR2 is newer shouldn't it cost more?

 

[Thug Esquire]

Newer, slower overall, and incompatible with AMD systems.

And you wonder why it's cheaper?

 

[Mik3y]

most people who build computers build amd systems. that's why ddr is more expensive. 'nuff said.

 

[Kalbi]

Supply and Demand curve

 

[Sheepathon]

Is it better for the long run?

 

[Bateluer]

Originally posted by: Sheepathon
Is it better for the long run?

Probably, given that AMD will be switching over to DDR2 with their M2 socket. But current DDR2 modules make have too slow timings for the next gen AMD and Intel platforms.