Why is ddr so much more expensive than ddr2?

[colincliff]

As title really.

Any ideas why ddr2 is so much cheaper than ddr memory? I was looking to add a couple of gigs of to an old system and i am looking at about £60, but you can get 2gig of ddr2 for not much over £30.

[fat jez]

As title really.

Any ideas why ddr2 is so much cheaper than ddr memory? I was looking to add a couple of gigs of to an old system and i am looking at about £60, but you can get 2gig of ddr2 for not much over £30.

Economies of scale. DDR2 is the predominant memory type being produced, so it's cheaper.

Cheers,
Stephen

[moogle]

supply and demand, lots of people asking for ddr2, little amount asking for ddr. companies trying to get rid of it though.

[nimbu]

Pretty much what the guys above said. Best bet is to watch the FS forums, picked up some nice Muskin Redline PC4000 for a bargin last week! (Thanks again Dozer)

[colincliff]

thanks, i've posted a wanted post. I'll see what turns up