G.Skill Ares 8 GB (2x4GB DDR3-2133)

The G.Skill Ares 8 GB comes as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 2133 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 8.4ns. 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.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. At $186.86 it sits in the high-end memory kit bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.