Patriot Viper Elite 16 GB (2x8GB DDR4-3200)

The Patriot Viper Elite 16 GB ships as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR4 on board. It is specced for 3200 MT/s with a CAS latency of 16, working out to a true latency of about 10ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 16GB gives you enough headroom for modern AAA titles; 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 high-end DDR4 option easy to justify. At $125.99 it sits in the high-end memory kit bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.