G.Skill Ripjaws 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ripjaws 12 GB ships as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this premium DDR3 option easy to justify.

12GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns. At $282.99 it sits in the premium memory kit bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.