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playm0de

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In the last week RAM prices for the intel iMacs have gone up about $20 on newegg.com. Does anyone know why, and will the prices drop down again?
 
playm0de said:
In the last week RAM prices for the intel iMacs have gone up about $20 on newegg.com. Does anyone know why, and will the prices drop down again?

The store I buy most of my parts from has a notice on their website that there are currently shortages, and prices are fluctuating almost daily. They're guaranteeing their prices only on in-stock items.
 
RAM prices are surging due to a shortage triggered by the impending (perhaps) release of RAM-hungry Vista. If you can hold out for a while, analysts think prices may come down a bit around Christmas time as supply and demand may balance out, but prices will be high for the short-term.
 
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