G.Skill Trident Z 16 GB (2x8GB DDR4-4000)

The G.Skill Trident Z 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR4 on board. It is specced for 4000 MT/s with a CAS latency of 18, working out to a true latency of about 9ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this high-end DDR4 option easy to justify.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles. Its $159.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.