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Weekly Memory & Motherboard Price Guide: January 2001 1st Edition
by Kiran Venkatesh on January 5, 2001 12:00 PM EST- Posted in
- Guides
Introduction
It's time once again for AnandTech's Memory and Motherboard price guide.
The basic goal is to provide you with the best deals, and follow price trends
of the listed products. We have selected a leading team of on-line vendors,
and will be tracking their progress on weekly basis. Please note that all vendors
were selected according to their best price offered. Some vendors may ask that
you place a phone-order to make sure that you receive our listed price; others
simply ask that you mention where you found the price (in this case AnandTech).
We have tried to eliminate vendors with low feedback rating, but we do encourage
you to do some research before purchasing any product from this list.
If you encounter any problems with a vendor on our list, please email us, and we will take appropriate action. Remember that we will only list vendors with positive customer feedback. If you have any suggestions, don't hesitate to let us know.
Also be sure to check out AnandTech's Hot Deals Forum for even more great memory, motherboard, CPU, video card and other technology buys.
Disclaimer
AnandTech does not endorse any vendor listed in the following price guide. AnandTech does not receive any advertising fees and/or sponsorship from the listed vendors. All views expressed by listed vendors do not reflect the opinions of AnandTech.
AnandTech, nor any of the vendors mentioned guarantee that the prices listed in this guide are accurate.
This Week
As you might remember, our last memory price guide showed drops in quite a few types of memory modules but with the new millennium we have a mixed bag of price changes. PC133 SDRAM CAS2 and CAS3 for the most part have fallen in price with a few exceptions where some modules have remained steady in price. With prices still coming down, you can still purchase great performance memory for a great price. Except for the 256MB module, PC800 RDRAM is still falling in price making it more affordable for the end user.
In our last memory price guide, our pricing for DDR SDRAM reflected those of Crucial modules, which at the time were only available to system builders for development, not the regular consumer. Just in time for this weeks guide, Crucial has announced that these DDR modules will in fact be available for order directly from them by anyone, albeit at higher prices than they were offerring the samples to developers last week. They currently only have PC1600 modules available to the general public, but we expect this to change fairly soon. The PC2100 modules you see in this guide are from other manufacturers that lack the infrastructure to sell directly to the consumer and are thus priced quite a bit higher. Pricing from Crucial, however, is not at all unreasonable and could eventually approach that of high quality PC133 as production ramps up further.
Motherboards using AMD's 760 chipset, along with its DDR memory support, are still hard to find. Even if you can get your hands on one, you can expect to pay a sizeable premium just to get it this early. Like the AMD 760, KT133A, and ALi MAGIK1 based motherboards are also still hard to find in the general marketplace. However once the KT133A boards become more available you can expect to see that the combination of SDRAM and the KT133A pack a powerful punch compared to the DDR SDRAM solutions. In addition, as the prices of SDRAM continue to fall KT133A systems will most likely be better priced than the combination of DDR SDRAM and a DDR motherboard.
For this week more i815E motherboards have fallen slightly more in price than KT133 boards which makes both types of motherboards great solutions for buyers looking to build a solid PC system.
Memory
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AnandTech Weekly Memory Prices
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| Memory Type - Size | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
| PC2100 DDR - 256MB | $464 |  NA |
 NeutronUSA |
$12.33 | UPS Ground |
 PC2100 DDR - 128MB |
$210 | NA |
NeutronUSA |
$12.33 | UPS Ground |
| PC2100 DDR - 64MB | $118 | NA |
AccessMicro |
$9.95 | UPS Ground |
| PC1600 DDR - 256MB |
$171 | NA |
Crucial |
$6.00 | UPS Ground |
| PC1600 DDR - 128MB | $78 | NA |
Crucial |
$6.00 | UPS Ground |
| PC1600 DDR - 64MB | $49 | NA |
Crucial |
$6.00 | UPS Ground |
| PC800 RDRAM - 256MB | $534 |  $119 |
AccessMicro |
$9.95 | UPS Ground |
| PC800 RDRAM - 128MB |
$163 |  $4 |
StarComponents |
$11.00 | Lifetime Warranty |
| PC800 RDRAM - 64MB | $79 | $10 |
Upgrade Planet |
$9.70 | UPS Ground |
| VC133 - 128MB | $99 | $7 |
MWave |
$8.00 | Priority Shipping |
| VC133 - 64MB | $53 |  $0 |
MWave |
$8.00 | Priority Shipping |
| PC150 CAS2 - 256MB | $169 | $0 |
1st Choice
Memory |
$10.75 | Fedex Ground |
| PC150 CAS2 - 128MB |
$73 | $1 |
1st Choice
Memory |
$10.75 | Fedex Ground |
| PC133 CAS3 - 256MB | $113 | $13 |
AxionTech |
$6.00 | UPS Ground |
| PC133 CAS3 - 128MB |
$49 | $2 |
Verasoft Computer |
$11.00 | UPS Ground |
| PC133 CAS3 - 64MB | $28 | $3 |
Core Computer
Inc |
$8.50 | UPS Ground |
| PC133 CAS2 - 256MB |
$107 | $64 |
Z-Buy |
$0.00 | Fre 3-Day Fedex Ship |
| PC133 CAS2 - 128MB | $65 | $12 |
Premier Systems |
Free | UPS Ground |
| PC133 CAS2 - 64MB | $49 | $0 |
Crucial |
$5.50 | Priority Shipping |
| PC100 ECC 128MB | $64 | $12 |
Jazz Technology USA |
$10.95 | |
| PC100 ECC 64MB | $34 | $0 |
AccessMicro |
$9.95 | UPS Ground |
| PC100 512MB | $283 | $6 |
StarComponents |
$11.00 | Lifetime Warranty |
| PC100 256MB |
$105 | $7 |
Core Computer
Inc |
$8.50 | UPS Ground |
| PC100 128MB | $52 | $2 |
Jazz Technology USA |
$10.95 | |
| PC100 64MB | $27 | $6 |
ActualPC |
$9.95 | UPS Ground |
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For the most part, RDRAM pricing is still on the fall with some slight price drops among 128MB and 64MB modules, reflecting the increase in Penitum 4 solutions in the market, thus pushing down the price. However, the 256MB RDRAM module has jumped almost 29% in price which is quite large considering the 128 and 64MB modules have come down in price.
The 128MB virtual channel memory module has come down modestly in price whereas the 64MB has stayed the same. PC133 memory has been in flux since our last guide with increases and decreases in pricing. Consider that this week PC133 CAS2 256MB memory actually runs cheaper than its CAS3 counterpart making it a great buy for anyone looking for a higher end upgrade for their system. PC100 SDRAM has increased and decreased with price hikes with the lower end modules and price drops with the higher end modules. Nonetheless SDRAM is still falling in price making now a great time to buy memory.
Related Articles
Make sure you check out our latest Memory and Chipset reviews for more information.
| Memory Reviews | Publication Date |
| PC133 SDRAM Roundup - April 2000 | April 3rd, 2000 |
| Chipset Reviews | Publication Date |
| DDR SDRAM on the AMD Athlon - Performance Preview | September 14th, 2000 |
| AMD's 760 Chipset: DDR for the Athlon is here | October 30th, 2000 |
| ALi MAGiK 1 Chipset: The Athlon gets a second DDR platform | November 29th, 2000 |
| VIA KT133A Socket-A Chipset: AMD 760 Performance without DDR SDRAM | December 21st, 2000 |
i815(E) Socket-370 Motherboards
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AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - Intel
Socket-370
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| Motherboard Model | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
| ASUS CUSL2 |
$130 | $1 |
Jazz Technology USA |
$10.95 | |
| ABIT SE6 | $122 | $12 |
MicroBarn |
$11.00 | UPS Ground |
| ABIT SA6R | $143 | $2 |
MicroBarn |
$11.00 | UPS Ground |
| Transcend TS-ASL3 |
$109 | $0 |
Jazz Technology USA |
$10.95 | |
| Microstar 815E Pro | $96 | $6 |
MicroBarn |
$11.00 | UPS Ground |
| AOpen AX3S Pro | $145 | $0 |
AxionTech |
$7.50 | UPS Ground |
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Several i815E motherboards have fallen in price with the biggest drop coming on the ABIT SE6. Our favorite i815E, the ASUS CUSL2, has fallen in price as well as the ABIT SA6R, yet we still feel that the solid and stable CUSL2 is the better buy.
The Transcend TS-ASL3 is a good buy if you're looking for a standard motherboard which comes with some nice overclocking features, as well as stability and and performance, for $109.
Related Articles
Make sure you check out our latest i815 Socket-370 Motherboard reviews for more information.
| Socket-370 Motherboard Reviews | Publication Date |
| ASUS CUSL2 Socket-370 i815E
ATX |
July 9th, 2000 |
| ABIT SE6 Socket-370 i815E
ATX |
October 25th, 2000 |
| Transcend TS-ASL3 Socket-370
i815E ATX |
October 27th, 2000 |
| ABIT SA6R Socket-370 i815E + RAID ATX | November 13th, 2000 |
| Intel i815(E) Chipset |
June 27th, 2000 |
| Intel i815 / i815E Motherboard
Roundup - August 2000 |
August 3rd, 2000 |
KT133 Socket-A Motherboards
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AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - AMD
Socket-A
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| Motherboard Model | Price | Change | Vendor | Shipping | Promotion |
| ASUS A7V (Non-RAID) | $130 | $0 |
AllStar Microelectronics
|
$15.25 | Fedex Ground |
| ABIT KT7-RAID |
$138 | $0 |
MicroBarn |
$11.00 | UPS Ground |
| ABIT KT7 | $121 | $1 |
MicroBarn |
$11.00 | UPS Ground |
| Microstar K7T Pro | $104 | $7 |
MWave |
$8.00 | UPS Ground |
|
Microstar K7T Pro2 |
$110 | $0 |
PC Progress |
$14.00 | UPS Ground |
| Chaintech 7AJA | $89 | $0 |
PCBoost |
$15.85 | UPS Ground |
| Chaintech CT-7AIA | $94 | $0 |
Openlinx |
$7.00 | UPS Flat Rate |
| EPoX EP-8KTA2 | $110 | $5 |
MWave |
$8.00 | UPS Ground |
| FIC AZ11 | $88 | $0 |
Hardware Pro |
$10.00 | UPS Ground |
| Gigabyte GA-7ZX | $105 | $0 |
Essential Computer |
$12.00 | Fedex 2 Day Ship |
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Things are pretty quiet in the KT133 arena, with a few price increases and a slight price drop for the ABIT KT7. Since all of these motherboards are low in price, they are something to consider if you are in the market of upgrading to a Socket A system instead of the more expensive DDR-based Socket A motherboards which are still hard to find.
Like our last motherboard price guide, the MSI K7T Pro2 is still our pick forthe best overall KT133 motherboard as mentioned in our recent roundup thanks to its good price, performance, and features as well as being the the most stable KT133 board we've tested to date. The ABIT KT7-RAID is another great motherboard and comes with the popular SoftMenu III feature and ATA/100 RAID support.
Check out our recent KT133 Motherboard Roundup
to find more information on our picks for the best Socket-A motherboards.
Related Articles
Make sure you check out our latest Socket-A motherboard and chipset reviews for more information.
| Socket-A Motherboard Reviews | Publication Date |
| ASUS A7V Socket-A KT133
ATX |
August 22nd, 2000 |
| ABIT KT7-RAID Socket-A
KT133 ATX |
August 12th, 2000 |
| Microstar K7T Pro Socket-A
KT133 ATX |
July 23rd, 2000 |
| Microstar K7T Pro2 Socket-A
KT133 ATX |
October 16th, 2000 |
| Chaintech CT-7AIV2 Socket-A
KT133 microATX |
October 5th, 2000 |
| FIC AZ-11 Socket-A KT133
ATX |
July 8th, 2000 |
| FIC AZ-11E Socket-A KT133
ATX |
November 15th , 2000 |
| EPoX EP-8KTA2 Socket-A
KT133 (686B) ATX |
November 14th, 2000 |
| Gigabyte GA-7ZX Socket-A
KT133 ATX |
July 15th, 2000 |
| VIA KX133 Athlon Chipset
- Guide |
February 7th, 2000 |
| Socket-A VIA KT133 Motherboard Roundup - November 2000 | November 30th, 2000 |
| AMD 760: DDR for the Athlon is here | October 30th, 2000 |
| ALi MAGIK1: The Athlon gets a second DDR platform | November 29th, 2000 |
| VIA KT133A Socket-A Chipset: AMD 760 Performance without DDR SDRAM | December 21st, 2000 |
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