G.Skill Sniper 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-2133)

The G.Skill Sniper 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 2133 MT/s with a CAS latency of 10, working out to a true latency of about 9.4ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 16GB gives you enough headroom for modern AAA titles; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

As a mid-range DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $99.99 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.