Patriot Signature Premium 8 GB (1x8GB DDR4-2666)

The Patriot Signature Premium 8 GB comes as a single module with 8GB of DDR4 on board. It is rated at 2666 MT/s with a CAS latency of 19, working out to a true latency of about 14.3ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 8GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this mid-range DDR4 option easy to justify. At $117.99 it sits in the mid-range memory kit bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.