G.Skill Ares 8 GB (2x4GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ares 8 GB ships as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB 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.

Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 8GB on offer here is the spec that counts for esports and everyday use. DDR3 pricing in the budget tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $59.00 price tag places it squarely in budget territory.