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

The G.Skill Ripjaws 12 GB comes as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB 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 12GB on offer here is the spec that counts for esports and everyday use.

As a premium DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $282.99 price tag places it squarely in premium territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.