Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16 GB (4x4GB DDR3-1600)

The Crucial Ballistix Sport XT 16 GB arrives as 4 modules of 4GB 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.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this budget DDR3 option easy to justify. Expect to pay around $44.75, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.