Mushkin Proline 16 GB (1x16GB DDR3-1600)

The Mushkin Proline 16 GB ships as a single module 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. Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 16GB on offer here is the spec that counts for modern AAA titles.

DDR3 pricing in the budget tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Expect to pay around $39.99, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.