G.Skill Ripjaws 8 GB (1x8GB DDR3-1866)

The G.Skill Ripjaws 8 GB ships as a single module with 8GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1866 MT/s with a CAS latency of 11, working out to a true latency of about 11.8ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 8GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

As a budget DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $49.00 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.