Patriot G2 Series Division 2 Edition 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Patriot G2 Series Division 2 Edition 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. 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 — 16GB comfortably covers modern AAA titles. Expect to pay around $50.99, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.