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Thats not a bad deal. My question is, Why is more expensive to buy 4GB 2x2GB than to buy 2x2GB in separate boxes?

Look at this example:

1. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231147
Sells for $54/each so costs $108 for 4GB if you order 2 of them.

2. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231135
Sells for $134. Same specs and everything...

Can someone shed some light?

That's usually an artificial mark-up for a "kit". The manufacturers create a "matched pair" of sticks for the dual-channel memory busses and then mark it up. Back when dual-channel memory was new, this was important to have as they really ensured that two sticks had the same timings/etc., but with DDR2 being so mature, IMO it's unnecessary unless you're planning to overclock and push things to the limit. I'm guessing that most "kits" aren't matched at all (on a tester) but are just two sticks thrown into the same box.

Also, by selling a "kit" they are appealing to those who know less about how to upgrade a computer and are charging the n00b more for the security of knowing that they bought a "pre-engineered kit".

Mike
 
Thanks. I was looking on Newegg for this ram. I ordered on Monday afternoon. The RAM (4GB) arrived at 3:30pm Wednesday. Thanks for the info, also thanks Newegg!
 
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