Mushkin Essentials 8 GB (2x4GB DDR4-2133)

The Mushkin Essentials 8 GB arrives as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR4 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 2133 MT/s with a CAS latency of 15, working out to a true latency of about 14.1ns. As a budget DDR4 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 — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. Expect to pay around $59.99, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.