Why is RAM getting more expensive?

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Why is RAM getting more expensive?

RAM had been enjoying a relatively steady price decrease. But now, RAM is getting more expensive again. Why is this?

2006-10-02 10:22:16 · 3 answers · asked by trer 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware

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What I have heard is that with the new Core 2 Duos coming out, there has been a rush of people buying the high end RAM to go with them, which has driven prices up. It is supposed to come back down by the beginning of next year.

2006-10-02 10:53:39 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

It goes in cycles over time. They are profiteering.

2006-10-02 10:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by teef_au 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Even though it is the same amount (512, 1 gig, etc), the speed on them varies also. ; )

2006-10-02 10:24:41 · answer #3 · answered by Chistiaŋ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋