G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16 GB (4x4GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Ripjaws Z 16 GB arrives as 4 modules of 4GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles.

As a high-end DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Expect to pay around $179.95, which lands it among high-end options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.