Crucial Ballistix 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-1333)

The Crucial Ballistix 12 GB ships as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 1333 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7, working out to a true latency of about 10.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 12GB on offer here is the spec that counts for esports and everyday use.

As a budget DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $47.27 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.