Kingston ValueRAM 1 GB (1x1GB DDR2-533)

The Kingston ValueRAM 1 GB ships as a single module with 1GB of DDR2 on board. It is rated at 533 MT/s with a CAS latency of 4, working out to a true latency of about 15ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 1GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use.

As a budget DDR2 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. At $17.88 it sits in the budget memory kit bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.