Memory Kit question

[cyberdad]

I am shopping for memory, but I have a question. From what I have seen, I cannnot get a clear understanding on memory "kits". They often show a package of two sticks of memory, but the price appears to be what one stick would cost. Do some vendors price this way?

 

[fredtam]

They come with a "matched" pair of sticks. Sticks that are guaranteed to run dual channel. This is marketing more than anything. You will be just as well off if you by two sticks of the same size make and speed. No need for a kit.