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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.

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This Week

This week we've spiced up our Memory and Motherboard price guide with the addition of ten VIA Apollo Pro 133A-based Socket 370/Slot-1 motherboards. As you might recall, the Apollo Pro 133A chipset delivers PC100 and PC133 memory support along with AGP 4X, AC’97 & MC’97, and 133MHz FSB features. The flexibility of this platform as well prices of motherboards based on this chipset are comparable to those of i815-based boards which convinced us to add Apollo Pro 133A boards to our price guide.

As far as prices of the other motherboards that we list, not much has changed since our last guide. This is especially true with KT133-based boards which have., for the moment, stabilized in price. Both Socket-370 and Socket-423 motherboards have remained quiet in terms of price with no significant shifts.

In the memory arena the situation is reminiscent of our price guide dating back to early February where we saw almost every memory module drop in price. This week the drops are not as dramatic as before but are nonetheless present as memory prices continue to take a nosedive.



Memory

AnandTech Weekly Memory Prices
Memory Type - Size
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
PC2100 DDR - 256MB $260 $29 Mark One Computers Check Vendor Standard Ground
PC2100 DDR - 128MB $137 $10 SpartanTech $11.00 UPS Ground
PC2100 DDR - 64MB NA
PC1600 DDR - 256MB $94.50 $2.50 Crucial Free UPS 2nd Day
PC1600 DDR - 128MB $55 $3 Crucial Free UPS 2nd Day
PC1600 DDR - 64MB $32 $0 Crucial Free UPS 2nd Day
PC800 RDRAM - 256MB $377 $45 StarComponents $11.00 Lifetime Warranty
PC800 RDRAM - 128MB $149 $11 StarComponents $11.00 Lifetime Warranty
PC800 RDRAM - 64MB $55 $13 Coast to Coast Memory $6.50 USPS
VC133 - 128MB $99 $7 Micro X-Press Check Vendor FedEx Saver
VC133 - 64MB $59 $0 Micro X-Press Check Vendor FedEx Saver
"PC150" CAS2 - 256MB NA
"PC150" CAS2 - 128MB NA
"PC150" CAS3 - 256MB $137 $15 1st Choice Memory $8.75 FedEx Ground
"PC150" CAS3 - 128MB $58 $6 1st Choice Memory $8.75 FedEx Ground
PC133 CAS3 - 256MB $66 $7 Core Computer Inc. Check Vendor UPS Ground
PC133 CAS3 - 128MB $39 $6 I Squared Inc. $13.50 Lifetime Warranty, UPS Ground
PC133 CAS3 - 64MB $25 $4 PC Progress $14.00 UPS Ground
PC133 CAS2 - 256MB $94.50 $1.50 Crucial Free UPS 2nd Day
PC133 CAS2 - 128MB $48 $9 PowerUp Inc. $8.29 UPS Ground
PC133 CAS2 - 64MB $32 $0 Crucial Free UPS 2nd Day
PC100 ECC 128MB $47 $5 AccessMicro $8.95 UPS Ground
PC100 ECC 64MB $20 $8 Core Computer Inc. Check Vendor UPS Ground
PC100 512MB NA
PC100 256MB $68 $6 Core Computer Inc. Check Vendor UPS Ground
PC100 128MB $39 $6 Core Computer Inc. Check Vendor UPS Ground
PC100 64MB $20 $2 Jazz Technology USA Check Vendor UPS Ground

Leading the pack in price drops is undoubtedly the 256MB module of PC800 RDRAM. As we have seen in the past and probably will continue to see in the future, RDRAM will continue its downward turn in price due to the increase of RDRAM-based solutions which are gaining in numbers. Not too far behind RDRAM is DDR SDRAM with also large price drops, specifically 256MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM leading the way dropping in price to $260. As with RDRAM, DDR SDRAM will most likely continue to fall in price as we see more DDR-based solutions enter the market. We recently learned that Crucial is offering 128MB of PC2100 DDR SDRAM for $60.29 however these modules are only certified for use with Gigabyte DDR motherboards so if you do plan on buying these modules do so at your own risk.

PC133 and PC100 memory continue to drop in price this week although the drops are not as pronounced as we have seen in past weeks which could be foreshadowing a coming stabilization in price. Nonetheless, 256MB modules of both PC133 CAS2 and CAS3 are still a steal with prices at $94.50 and $66 respectively.

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


Socket-370/Slot-1/Socket-423 Motherboards

AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - Intel Socket-370 i815E
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
ASUS CUSL2 $132 $0 Jazz Technology USA Check Vendor UPS Ground
ABIT SE6 $122 $2 Essential Computer $12.00 2 Day FedEx
ABIT SA6R $139 $2 MicroBarn Check Vendor UPS Ground
Transcend TS-ASL3 $101 $0 Jazz Technology USA Check Vendor UPS Ground
Microstar 815E Pro $100 $2 MicroBarn Check Vendor UPS Ground
AOpen AX3S Pro $123 $0 AxionTech Check Vendor UPS Ground

 

AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - i815EP Motherboards
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
Epox EP-3SPA3 $99 0 Bunta Technology Check Vendor UPS Ground
ASUS CUSL2-C $109 $0 PCBoost $15.85 UPS Ground
Gigabyte GA-6OXE
$116 NA MWave $8.00 Priority Shipping
MSI 815EP PRO-R
$124 NA PC Progress $14.00 UPS Ground

 

AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - Intel Socket-370/Slot-1 VIA Apollo Pro 133A Motherboards
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
AOpen AX34 Pro $109 NA Essential Computer $12.00 2 Day FedEx
AOpen AX64 Pro $95 NA Essential Computer $12.00 2 Day FedEx
Microstar 694D Pro $109 NA FTI Computer Check Vendor UPS Ground
Microstar MS-6309 $94 NA SpartanTech $11.00 UPS Ground
Soyo SY-6VCA $90 NA MWave $8.00 Priority Shipping
Soyo SY-7VCA $96 NA Krex Computers Check Vendor UPS Ground
Shuttle AV64 $76 NA MicroBarn Check Vendor UPS Ground
Tyan S1854 Trinity 400 $88 NA Essential Computer $12.00 2 Day FedEx
ASUS P3V4X $109 NA Ajump Check Vendor  
ASUS CUV4X $100 NA SMK Internet Components Check Vendor  

 

AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - i850 Motherboards
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
Intel D850GB $198 $6 Z-Buy Free Free Freight 3 Days FedEx
ASUS P4T $209 $13 PC Progress $14.00 UPS Ground
Gigabyte GA-8TX $208 $16 MWave $8.00 Priority Shipping
Supermicro P4STA $235 $0 Acme Micro Check Vendor UPS Ground
MSI MS-850 Pro $235 $0 PowerUp Inc. Check Vendor UPS Ground

 

Not much has changed with i815-based motherboards as prices have remained almost nearly the same as last week with a few drops and a slight price hike with the MSI 815E Pro. We still continue to recommend the ASUS CUSL2 board due to excellent design, stability, and overclocking features which are above par as far as i815E motherboards are concerned. The Transcend TS-ASL3 is a good buy if you're in the market for a no frills i815E board for a sound price.

We've added two more i815EP motherboards to our list for this week, the Gigabyte GA-6OXE and the MSI 815EP PRO-R. Because Intel is beginning to decrease the supply of i815E chipsets, we will more than likely see more and more i815EP-based motherboards enter the market driving the prices lower and lower. Our recommendation for an i815EP board is still the ASUS CUSL2-C which is very similar to the solid CUSL2.

New to our motherboard bunch are VIA Apollo Pro 133A-based motherboards which are well priced in comparison to i815E motherboards. Since Slot-1 Pentium and Celerons are becoming more and more scarce we recommend the Socket-370 ASUS CUV4X which closely follows the design of the ASUS P3V4X, winner of AnandTech's Gold Editor's Choice Award. The CUV4X, which performs much like its P3V4X cousin, excels in every area since it exemplifies ASUS's tradition of solid, high performance motherboards. We also recommend the Soyo SY-7VCA, winner of AnandTech's Silver Editor's Choice Award, which has quite a few overclocking and tweaking features and reigns in slightly below the CUV4X in price. Our choice for a dual processor motherboard is the Microstar 694D Pro as it has been the most stable dual-CPU Apollo Pro 133A solution to enter our labs thus far which comes with quite a few features.

Prices amongst i850 motherboards have fallen since our last guide with the most noticeable drops with the ASUS P4T and Gigabyte GA-8TX.

Related Articles

Make sure you check out our latest i815 Socket-370 Motherboard reviews for more information.

Socket-370/Slot-1 Motherboard Reviews Publication Date
Tyan S1854 Trinity 400 VIA Apollo Pro 133A Slot-1/Socket-370 ATX January 11th, 2000
VIA Apollo Pro 133/133A Motherboard Roundup - February 2000
February 28th, 2000
Shuttle AV64 VIA Apollo Pro 133A March 4th, 2000
ASUS CUSL2 Socket-370 i815E ATX
July 9th, 2000
VIA Apollo Pro 133A with Dual Processors July 13th, 2000
VIA Apollo Pro 133A Motherboard Roundup - July 2000 July 21st, 2000
Intel i815(E) Chipset
June 27th, 2000
Intel i815 / i815E Motherboard Roundup - August 2000
August 3rd, 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


Socket-A Motherboards

AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - AMD Socket-A KT133 Motherboards
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
ASUS A7V (Non-RAID) $136 $0 Jazz Technology USA Check Vendor UPS Ground
ABIT KT7-RAID $143 $0 SMK Internet Components $15.25 UPS Ground
ABIT KT7 $125 $2 Essential Computer $12.00 2 Day FedEx
Microstar K7T Pro2A $103 NA PCBoost $15.85 UPS Ground
Microstar K7T Pro2 $107 $0 PowerUp Inc. $8.29 UPS Ground
Chaintech 7AJA $94 $0 PCBoost Check Vendor UPS Ground
Chaintech CT-7AIA $87 $0 Openlinx $7.00 UPS Flat Rate
EPoX EP-8KTA2 $100 $0 Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping
FIC AZ11 $78 $0 GPS Computer Services $10.00 UPS Ground
Gigabyte GA-7ZX $105 $0 Essential Computer $12.00 2 Day FedEx
AOpen AK73 Pro $129 $0 Hardware Pro Check Vendor
AOpen AK73-1394 $162 $1 Hardware Pro Check Vendor


AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - Socket-A KT133A Motherboards
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
Epox 8KTA3 $126 $1 Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Abit KT7A-RAID $148 $4 MicroBarn Check Vendor UPS Ground
Abit KT7A $131 $3 MicroBarn Check Vendor UPS Ground
Iwill KK266 $131 $1 Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Iwill KK266-R $152 NA PCBoost $15.85 UPS Ground
ASUS A7V133 $140 $8 PCBoost $15.85 UPS Ground
MSI K7T Turbo $115 $8 Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping

AnandTech Weekly Motherboard Prices - Socket-A DDR Motherboards
Motherboard Model
Price
Change
Vendor
Shipping
Promotion
AMD 760
ASUS A7M266 $204 $24 PC Progress $14.00 UPS Ground
Gigabyte GA-7DXC $179 $3 PowerUp Inc. $8.29 UPS Ground
FIC AD11 $175 $10 Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Ali Magik 1
Iwill KA266 $150 $0 Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Iwill KA266-R $170 NA Newegg Free FedEx Saver Shipping

As mentioned earlier most of the motherboards in our guide have remained quiet for this week and no where else is this more apparent than with the prices of KT133-based boards.

We've added one more KT133A motherboards to the mix, the Iwill KK266-R which comes with onboard RAID support. Out of these we recommend Iwill KK266 which we recently reviewed and found to have a clean layout, superb performance and stability features, and possess the ability to overclock and make tweaks right in the BIOS.

Prices with AMD 760-based motherboards have been in flux especially with the ASUS A7M266 motherboard where the price increase reflects the short supply of this board due to shortages of the AMD 760 chipset. Prices of both AMD 760 and ALi MAGiK 1 boards are still high in comparison to both the KT133 and KT133A motherboards but that will most likely change as we will begin to see more and more of these DDR-powered solutions enter the market.

Related Articles

Make sure you check out our latest Socket-A motherboard and chipset reviews for more information.


Socket-A Motherboard Reviews Publication Date
VIA KX133 Athlon Chipset - Guide
February 7th, 2000
FIC AZ-11 Socket-A KT133 ATX
July 8th, 2000
Gigabyte GA-7ZX Socket-A KT133 ATX
July 15th, 2000
Microstar K7T Pro Socket-A KT133 ATX
July 23rd, 2000
ABIT KT7-RAID Socket-A KT133 ATX
August 12th, 2000
ASUS A7V Socket-A KT133 ATX
August 22nd, 2000
Chaintech CT-7AIV2 Socket-A KT133 microATX
October 5th, 2000
Microstar K7T Pro2 Socket-A KT133 ATX
October 16th, 2000
AMD 760: DDR for the Athlon is here October 30th, 2000
EPoX EP-8KTA2 Socket-A KT133 (686B) ATX
November 14th, 2000
FIC AZ-11E Socket-A KT133 ATX
November 15th , 2000
ALi MAGIK1: The Athlon gets a second DDR platform November 29th, 2000
Socket-A VIA KT133 Motherboard Roundup - November 2000 November 30th, 2000
AOpen AK73 Pro Socket-A KT133 (686B) ATX December 7th, 2000
VIA KT133A Socket-A Chipset: AMD 760 Performance without DDR SDRAM December 21st, 2000
ABIT KT7A-RAID Socket-A KT133A ATX
January 21st, 2001
AOpen AK73-1394 Socket-A KT133 ATX
January 21st, 2001
EPoX EP-8KTA3 Socket-A KT133A ATX January 25th, 2001
MSI K7T Turbo Socket-A KT133A ATX January 30th, 2001
ASUS A7V133 Socket-A KT133A ATX
February 12th, 2001
FIC AD11 Socket-A AMD 760 DDR ATX February 13th, 2001
Iwill KK266 Socket-A KT133A ATX February 22nd, 2001

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