Mushkin Essentials 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)
Category: Memory (RAM)
Manufacturer: Mushkin
Type: DDR3
Speed: 1600 MHz
Capacity: 16
CAS: CL11
Price: $38.99 from Amazon
Mushkin Essentials 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)
Type
DDR3
Speed
1600 MHz
Capacity
16
CAS
CL11
Best price from Amazon
$38.99
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Overview
The Mushkin Essentials 16 GB ships as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is specced for 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 11, working out to a true latency of about 13.8ns. Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this budget DDR3 option easy to justify.
For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles. 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.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Latency | 11 |
| Type | DDR3 |
| Speed | 1,600 MHz |
| Modules | 2 |
| Voltage | 1.35 V |
| Capacity | 16 |
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