Spot prices for mainstream 1Gb DDR2 and same-density DDR3 have recently rallied to approach the US$3 mark, reflecting demand is outstripping supply, according to industry sources.
Chip suppliers' ongoing process transitions to DDR3 memory has caused their supplies to tighten, the sources indicated. On the demand side, PC vendors' stocking in anticipation of a shortage of the computer-memory chip has strained supply further, the sources added.
Average spot prices of branded and effectively tested (eTT) 1Gb DDR2 memory edged up 3.97% and 4.39%, respectively, in one day to close at US$2.72 and US$2.71 yesterday (March 18).
Meanwhile, prices for branded 1Gb DDR3 chips rose 0.54% to average US$2.93 yesterday, while eTT DDR3 went up by 2.14% to US$2.86.