Memory prices are falling?!

[Cheex]

I'm glad that I have finally made a decent contribution to the members of AT, with my "discovery" here.

But......

Originally posted by: Cheex
Can someone link me to the cheapest available 1GB stick of Micron D9 memory please??!

Or at the very least.....

The best performing 1GB stick under $120.

I was thinking about this one or this one.

Feel free to give me your comments on the ones that I have linked as well as make suggestions of your own.

 

[myocardia]

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: bobsmith1492
From Dailytech: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=6016
"Samsung Fined $90 Million for DRAM Price Fixing"

Related? Hm...

Not a chance; they all made many multiple times more in profits, than they paid in fines. The reason the price is dropping is because Xmas is over, along with the fact that most people who were planning on buiding or buying a C2D-based system have already done so.

Vista. As for fines - if they ignore the courts again, that fine will be much bigger next time.

Umm, this isn't the first time the DRAM industry has been caught and fined for price fixing.
And chances are, it won't be the last. Of course, as long as the fines are less than the profits, like I said to begin with, why should they care? BTW, RAM prices are still $100 per 2GB kit more than they were late last spring.

 

[Avalon]

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: Regs

Originally posted by: myocardia

Originally posted by: bobsmith1492
From Dailytech: http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=6016
"Samsung Fined $90 Million for DRAM Price Fixing"

Related? Hm...

Not a chance; they all made many multiple times more in profits, than they paid in fines. The reason the price is dropping is because Xmas is over, along with the fact that most people who were planning on buiding or buying a C2D-based system have already done so.

Vista. As for fines - if they ignore the courts again, that fine will be much bigger next time.

Umm, this isn't the first time the DRAM industry has been caught and fined for price fixing.
And chances are, it won't be the last. Of course, as long as the fines are less than the profits, like I said to begin with, why should they care? BTW, RAM prices are still $100 per 2GB kit more than they were late last spring.

I'm guessing you haven't seen the Super Talent 2GB Hot deal thread for $120 + shipping yet

 

[Cheex]

Is anyone listening to me?

Bump.

 

[Dolorous Dave]

Originally posted by: Cheex
Is anyone listening to me?

Bump.

no.

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: Dolorous Dave

Originally posted by: Cheex
Is anyone listening to me?

Bump.

no.

That's not nice. I'm only asking because I don't want to buy crappy RAM.

 

[shroud72]

You guys can all thank me for the price drop as I just got done buying some expensive DDR2-1000, Ballistix Tracers. As soon as I buy something expensive, the prices always drop.

 

[noreaga0221]

Micron Technology (MU) , a maker of memory chips used in consumer electronics, warned of softer prices for its DRAM and NAND flash chips. Micron Tech told analysts Friday that DRAM prices would drop 15% to 20% in the current quarter, while NAND flash would tumble 30% to 40%, according to broker UBS.

 

[Lucu]

Originally posted by: shroud72
You guys can all thank me for the price drop as I just got done buying some expensive DDR2-1000, Ballistix Tracers. As soon as I buy something expensive, the prices always drop.

Go buy some more then.
There is no such thing has to much ram.

 

[FireChicken]

That's not nice. I'm only asking because I don't want to buy crappy RAM.

Just buy crucial then. Guaranteed to be micron

or read this

 

[Cheex]

When will the prices hit rock bottom?

In other words...When is the right time to buy?

 

[soydios]

Not fast enough. I purchased 2GB of OCZ DDR2-800 Platinum memory for $200 about six months ago. Prices promptly went up by 25% a week later, and have only fluctuated above my original price since then.

 

[Cheex]

Can I get the link to the Micron D9 memory listing again please?

 

[Cheex]

Does this memory use Micron D9 chips?

 

[Jaepheth]

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=85237

$187 after MIR

and according to http://ramlist.ath.cx/ddr2/ uses micron d9

 

[Cheex]

Thanks for the D9 link.

I live in Jamaica so unfortunately, MIR does not apply to me.
Thanks though.


Also, the G.SKILL RAM I'm interested in doesn't seem to use D9 chips but it seems VERY SOLID.

 

[spittledip]

Last year I got some nice memory at the egg for 115 or 121 after rebate (50 dollar rebate) and that was in June. Right now the price for that same memory is 230. Right after that sale, the prices went skyward. So, I would wait until late spring to buy if this year is going to be anything like last year.

 

[Frintin]

Could be Micron D9, not totally sure...

Patriot eXtreme Performance 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Retail at Newegg.com.

 

[imported_Husky55]

Originally posted by: noreaga0221
Micron Technology (MU) , a maker of memory chips used in consumer electronics, warned of softer prices for its DRAM and NAND flash chips. Micron Tech told analysts Friday that DRAM prices would drop 15% to 20% in the current quarter, while NAND flash would tumble 30% to 40%, according to broker UBS.

I read the same Micron press release and I am having trouble to see a consumer's price reduction of Micron D9 modules.

Crucial Ballistics are still in the $300 range for a 2GB PC6400.

 

[mattschaller]

The Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 2x1GB 5-5-5-12 I just bought a few days ago for $209 is now up to $280!!!! So much for falling prices... glad I jumped in on that deal while it was low.

 

[The Boston Dangler]

mail in rebates count for nothing to me. prices are still rediculous.

 

[Cheex]

I'm still trying to decide on the best 1GB stick below $120.
Where are the memory experts that can help me out in making that decision?

 

[FireChicken]

Will This List help

if you are looking for DDr2 800 D9 chips, i think you will be hard pressed to find them for $120

 

[Cheex]

Originally posted by: FireChicken
Will This List help

if you are looking for DDr2 800 D9 chips, i think you will be hard pressed to find them for $120

Okay. Back to my question...

Originally posted by: Cheex
I'm still trying to decide on the best 1GB stick below $120.
Where are the memory experts that can help me out in making that decision?

 

[Cheex]

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