G.Skill Trident Z 8 GB (2x4GB DDR4-4000)

The G.Skill Trident Z 8 GB comes as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR4 on board. It is specced for 4000 MT/s with a CAS latency of 19, working out to a true latency of about 9.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 8GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this high-end DDR4 option easy to justify. Its $159.00 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.