OT: The optimal time to buy RAM

[John Wendel]

Paul Smith wrote:
> Dear All,
> 
> When my previous computer was 4 years old, the RAM memory for it was
> rarely available and, when available, was expensive. Now, I have a new
> computer, one year old. Could someone please help me with determining
> the right time to buy new memory in order to buy it the cheapest
> possible?
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> Paul
> 

Google for "wholesale dram memory prices", you'll get lots of hits.

It appears that memory prices hit bottom in June, and are now going up 
because production is shifting to flash memory. Retail prices lag 
wholesale by a few weeks. It goes in cycles. The overproduction caused 
by the less than spectacular Vista release has caused really low 
prices, don't expect them to last.

You didn't mention what type of memory you require. DDR2 is mainstream 
  now (cheapest), DDR3 is still very expensive, and DDR is old tech 
that is increasing in price due to lack of production. If you need 
DDR, buy it now, it won't get cheaper.

Or just shop the Newegg website, they track memory prices closely.

Regards,

John