G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB (1x8GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB ships as a single module with 8GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 10, working out to a true latency of about 12.5ns.

Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 8GB on offer here is the spec that counts for esports and everyday use. DDR3 pricing in the premium tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. At $282.99 it sits in the premium memory kit bracket.