Crucial Ballistix 3 GB (3x1GB DDR3-1333)

The Crucial Ballistix 3 GB comes as 3 modules of 1GB each with 3GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is specced for 1333 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7, working out to a true latency of about 10.5ns. Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this mid-range DDR3 option easy to justify.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 3GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. At $69.07 it sits in the mid-range memory kit bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.