G.Skill Ares 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-2133)

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 2133 MT/s with a CAS latency of 11, working out to a true latency of about 10.3ns. 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.

As a high-end DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Expect to pay around $124.49, which lands it among high-end options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.