G.Skill Ares 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ares 16 GB ships as 2 modules of 8GB 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. Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 16GB on offer here is the spec that counts for modern AAA titles.

PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores. Support and warranty service run through G.Skill, with terms that vary by region. The full specification sheet below breaks out every listed detail, and the compatibility checker flags conflicts with parts already in your build.