Mushkin Blackline 8 GB (2x4GB DDR4-2800)

The Mushkin Blackline 8 GB arrives as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR4 on board. It is rated at 2800 MT/s with a CAS latency of 16, working out to a true latency of about 11.4ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 8GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this high-end DDR4 option easy to justify. Its $142.99 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.