Mushkin Essentials 8 GB (2x4GB DDR2-667)

The Mushkin Essentials 8 GB comes as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR2 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is specced for 667 MT/s with a CAS latency of 5, working out to a true latency of about 15ns. 8GB 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. At $29.98 it sits in the budget memory kit bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.