PNY Optima 8 GB (2x4GB DDR3-1066)

The PNY Optima 8 GB arrives as 2 modules of 4GB each with 8GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is specced for 1066 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7, working out to a true latency of about 13.1ns. For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 8GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use.

DDR3 pricing in the mid-range tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Its $68.50 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.