According to DRAM exchange, contract prices of 2GB modules of DDR2 memory in large wholesale shipments in the first half of October this year, the average rose to $ 31.50, exceeding the price of DDR3, reaching $ 31. DDR2 capacity of 1Gbit chips sold at $ 1.78 in large wholesale shipments, surpassing the price 1Gbit chips DDR3 ($ 1.75). In general, prices of DDR2 prices rising faster DDR3, and DDR3 memory for the first time prices have become less price of DDR2 memory.

The largest manufacturers of memory chips, including Elpida Memory and Samsung, reported plans to increase production of chips DDR3. Representative of Samsung said the manufacturer as soon expects growth in demand for DDR3 chips.