Mushkin Blackline 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-1600)

The Mushkin Blackline 12 GB arrives as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is specced for 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 8, working out to a true latency of about 10ns. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 12GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this budget DDR3 option easy to justify. Expect to pay around $38.99, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.