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Old May 23, 2007, 08:34 AM
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Default Memory makers might be cutting production to get prices to rise :(
I hope the prices don't go up too much.
DRAM makers start reducing production
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Old May 23, 2007, 08:40 AM
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RAM prices are cyclical, they are high at first because of low supply and high demand then drop once production and competition increases. Just like what happened with DDR1. The key is to buy when prices are down because they will go back up eventually.
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Old May 23, 2007, 08:47 AM
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It's not that surprising. 2GB kits of ram have been going for $150 and lower. After production costs and e-tailer rates, that doesn't leave them much.
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Yeah margins have gone to hell, especially when alot of mem companies bought many chips from manufacturers when they were higher priced but are forced to drop retail to compete.
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