Crucial Ballistix 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Crucial Ballistix 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 8, working out to a true latency of about 10ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles.

As a budget DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. At $42.00 it sits in the budget memory kit bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.