Kingston KSM24ES8/8ME 8 GB (1x8GB DDR4-2400)

The Kingston KSM24ES8/8ME 8 GB comes as a single module with 8GB of DDR4 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 2400 MT/s with a CAS latency of 17, working out to a true latency of about 14.2ns. DDR4 pricing in the mid-range tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. At $79.00 it sits in the mid-range memory kit bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.