G.Skill Ripjaws X 4 GB (1x4GB DDR3-1866)

The G.Skill Ripjaws X 4 GB ships as a single module with 4GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 1866 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 9.6ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. DDR3 pricing in the budget 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 — 4GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. Expect to pay around $49.00, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.