Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4 GB (2x2GB DDR3-1600)

The Crucial Ballistix Tracer 4 GB comes as 2 modules of 2GB each with 4GB 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.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this budget DDR3 option easy to justify. Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 4GB on offer here is the spec that counts for esports and everyday use. Expect to pay around $44.75, which lands it among budget options.