Mushkin Essentials 4 GB (2x2GB DDR3-1333)

The Mushkin Essentials 4 GB arrives as 2 modules of 2GB each with 4GB of DDR3 on board. It is specced for 1333 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 13.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a budget DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 4GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. Expect to pay around $26.65, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.