G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-2133)

The G.Skill Ripjaws X 16 GB ships as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 2133 MT/s with a CAS latency of 11, working out to a true latency of about 10.3ns. DDR3 pricing in the mid-range tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles. Its $99.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.