Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8 GB (1x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Corsair CMV8GX3M1A1600C11 8 GB ships as a single module with 8GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 11, working out to a true latency of about 13.8ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a mid-range DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. Its $61.42 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.