G.Skill Trident X 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The G.Skill Trident X 16 GB arrives as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7, working out to a true latency of about 8.8ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V.

Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 16GB on offer here is the spec that counts for modern AAA titles. DDR3 pricing in the high-end tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. At $122.22 it sits in the high-end memory kit bracket.