G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB (2x4GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB comes as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7, working out to a true latency of about 8.8ns. As a mid-range DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. Expect to pay around $62.29, which lands it among mid-range options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.