Corsair Vengeance 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Corsair Vengeance 16 GB ships as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. 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 — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles. Its $115.50 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.