G.Skill Ares 8 GB (1x8GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ares 8 GB comes as a single module with 8GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 10, working out to a true latency of about 12.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a high-end DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

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. Expect to pay around $122.22, which lands it among high-end options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.