Corsair XMS3 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Corsair XMS3 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. 16GB gives you enough headroom for modern AAA titles; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers. Warranty coverage follows Corsair's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.