The Vista effect on RAM Prices

RAM prices are falling at an astronomical rate, most likely because of the launch of Windows Vista about 6 months back. We saw the same effect during Windows XP launch. The need for higher memory to run new operating systems send the RAM prices spiralling towards the bottom. During XP days, the 256 MB module was in heavier demand. This time around, it is the 1 GB module that has become quite popular. Don't even think of building a Windows Vista based media center PC without a minimum of 2GB RAM.

I bought a 1 GB DDR2 RAM module for INR 5400 ($131) during November 2006. The same module is now available for INR 1700 ($41), a whopping 300% price drop! The price may still fall further to the INR 1000 range in the next few months. So, now is the best time to get that memory upgrade that you always wanted.