G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB (4x2GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 GB comes as 4 modules of 2GB each with 8GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V.

As a premium DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. 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. Expect to pay around $282.99, which lands it among premium options.