Mushkin Blackline 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-1600)

The Mushkin Blackline 12 GB comes as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 12GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use.

DDR3 pricing in the budget tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $38.99 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.