G.Skill Ripjaws V 8 GB (2x4GB DDR4-4000)

The G.Skill Ripjaws V 8 GB ships as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR4 on board. It is rated at 4000 MT/s with a CAS latency of 19, working out to a true latency of about 9.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use.

DDR4 pricing in the high-end tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $176.90 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.