Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-1333)

The Patriot Viper II Sector 7 Edition 12 GB ships as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1333 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 13.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a mid-range DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

12GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns. Expect to pay around $76.99, which lands it among mid-range options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest memory kit deals from multiple stores.