Mushkin Essentials 4 GB (2x2GB DDR2-667)

The Mushkin Essentials 4 GB ships as 2 modules of 2GB each with 4GB of DDR2 on board. It is rated at 667 MT/s with a CAS latency of 4, working out to a true latency of about 12ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 4GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

As a budget DDR2 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $16.99 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.