Crucial Ballistix Elite 8 GB (2x4GB DDR4-2666)

The Crucial Ballistix Elite 8 GB arrives as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR4 on board. It is specced for 2666 MT/s with a CAS latency of 16, working out to a true latency of about 12ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 8GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this mid-range DDR4 option easy to justify. Expect to pay around $114.89, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.