Kingston Value 1 GB (1x1GB DDR2-400)

The Kingston Value 1 GB comes as a single module with 1GB of DDR2 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 400 MT/s with a CAS latency of 3, working out to a true latency of about 15ns. DDR2 pricing in the budget tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

1GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns. Its $34.94 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.