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37 desktop memory from G.Skill, Corsair, TeamGroup and more. Most cost $56 to $324, and half cost less than $220.

Top brands: Nemix Ram (13)SP Silicon Power (6)

PNYSpec score 7.6

DDR4, 16GB, 1 Sticks, 3200 Speed

+Single 16GB stick for simple upgrades
+Fast 3200 MT/s speed for DDR4 desktops
+Low 1.2V voltage
−Single stick does not enable dual-channel operation
−CL22 latency is higher than lower-latency DDR4 kits
$119.99-20%List: $149.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 8.3

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR5 at 6000 MT/s for fast performance
+CL30 timing for low latency
+Supports both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles
−Single 16GB module offers limited capacity
−Single stick leaves dual-channel mode unused
$249.99-7%List: $269.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
CorsairSpec score 8.3

DDR5, 16GB, 1 Sticks, 6000 Speed

+Supports up to 6000 MT/s speed for DDR5 systems
+Supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles
+Built-in RGB lighting for a lit-up build
−Single stick means no dual-channel operation from this module alone
−16GB capacity is modest for current memory needs
$324.03
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.6

DDR4, 8GB, 1 Sticks, 3200 Speed

+DDR4 type with 3200 MT/s speed for desktop builds
+8GB capacity in a single module
+CL16 latency for responsive memory timing
−Single 8GB module offers less capacity than common multi-stick kits
$97.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
G.SkillSpec score 8.3

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+Single 16 GB stick for simple upgrades or single-slot setups
+Supports both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles
+Rated up to 6000 MT/s speed
−Non-ECC memory, so no built-in error correction
$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:05 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 7.7

DDR5, 16GB, 1 Sticks, 6000 Speed

+DDR5 type with 6000 MT/s speed for desktop systems
+16GB single module capacity
+Designed for desktop memory slots
−Single 16GB module offers less capacity than common multi-stick kits
No current price. Check it at the store.
KingstonSpec score 7.7

DDR4, 16GB, 1 Sticks, 3200 Speed

+CAS latency 16 is low for DDR4 3200MT/s
+Single 16GB stick for a simple upgrade
+Desktop memory form for standard boards
$219.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.7

DDR4, 32GB, 1 Sticks, 3200 Speed

+32GB capacity in a single module
+Single stick makes future upgrades easy to add
+CL16 latency is a low timing for DDR4
$498.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.7

DDR5, DIMM, 32GB, 1 Sticks

+32GB capacity in a single stick
+Non-ECC unbuffered design for desktops
+CAS latency 46 timing
−Single stick leaves no open slot for easy upgrades
$689.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
TimetecSpec score 7.7

DIMM, 4GB, 1 Sticks, 1600 Speed

+1600 MT/s speed
+Supports both DDR3L and DDR3 voltages
+CL11 CAS latency
−Only 4GB capacity from a single stick
−DDR3 generation, older than current desktop memory
$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.6

DDR4, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+16GB capacity for everyday desktop multitasking
+Non-ECC design for standard desktop use
+Single stick simplifies upgrades to a later pair
−Single 16GB stick leaves no dual-channel setup
$124.98
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.6

DDR4, DIMM, 32GB, 1 Sticks

+32GB capacity in a single stick
+Non-ECC unbuffered design for desktops
+1.2V operating voltage
−Single stick leaves no open slot for easy upgrades
$229.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
G.SkillSpec score 8.3

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+Supports both Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO
+RGB lighting for a lit-up build
+Single 16GB stick for a simple upgrade
−Only 16GB capacity, below common desktop totals
−Single stick cannot run dual-channel
$294.99
as of 11/04/2026 15:06 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.8

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+Very fast 8000MT/s DDR5 speed
+RGB lighting built into the module
+Unbuffered DIMM for standard desktops
−Only 16GB capacity in a single module
−CL38 latency is high for DDR5 speed
$329.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.7

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR5-6000 speed for modern desktop platforms
+16GB capacity suits basic desktop use
+1.35V operating voltage for lower power draw
−16GB total is small for heavy multitasking
$279.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.7

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR5 type with 6000 MT/s speed for desktop systems
+16GB single module capacity
+1.35V operating voltage for DDR5 modules
−Single 16GB module offers less capacity than common multi-stick kits
$259.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.7

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR5-6000 speed for modern desktop platforms
+CL30 latency is a tight timing for DDR5
+RGB lighting for a visible light effect
−16GB total is small for heavy multitasking
$309.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.6

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+16GB capacity for everyday desktop use
+Lower 1.1V operating voltage
+Non-ECC design for standard desktop builds
−Single stick leaves no dual-channel setup
$317.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.6

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+16GB capacity for everyday desktop use
+Lower 1.1V operating voltage
+Non-ECC design for standard desktop builds
−Single stick leaves no dual-channel setup
$317.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.6

DDR5, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+16GB capacity for everyday desktop use
+Lower 1.1V operating voltage
+Non-ECC design for standard desktop use
−Single stick leaves no dual-channel setup
$317.95
as of 11/04/2026 11:09 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 7.6

DDR4, DIMM, 8GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR4 at 3200 MT/s for faster transfers
+Supports Intel XMP profiles for easy overclocking
+Operates at 1.35V
−Only 8GB total capacity from one module
−Single stick leaves dual-channel mode unused
$63.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
SamsungSpec score 7.6

DDR4, DIMM, 32GB, 1 Sticks

+32GB single-module capacity
+Dual rank design for DDR4 desktops
+Non-ECC unbuffered DIMM for standard desktops
−Slower 2666MT/s speed than current DDR4 kits
−No error-correcting code support
$256.08
as of 11/04/2026 07:06 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.6

DDR4, DIMM, 32GB, 1 Sticks

+32GB capacity in a single stick
+DDR4-3200 speed for desktop use
+Single stick leaves slots open for later upgrades
−Not compatible with AMD systems
$254.97
as of 11/04/2026 07:08 PST - Details
TimetecSpec score 7.6

DDR4, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+16GB capacity in a single stick
+DDR4 memory at 3200 MT/s
+Non-ECC unbuffered DIMM format
−CL22 CAS latency is slower than typical DDR4 3200 kits
−Single stick leaves no dual-channel setup
$103.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.5

DDR4, DIMM, 4GB, 1 Sticks

+Single 4GB stick for a simple memory upgrade
+DDR4 standard with 2933 MT/s transfer speed
+Non-ECC unbuffered design for standard desktop use
−Only 4GB capacity may be limiting for modern workloads
$32.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
DATOSpec score 7.5

DDR4, DIMM, 8GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR4 memory at 3200MHz speed
+Operates at 1.2V
+Non-ECC unbuffered desktop module
−Only 8GB total capacity
−Single stick offers no dual-channel setup
$55.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:05 PST - Details
DigieraSpec score 7.5

DDR4, DIMM, 8GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR4 memory at 2666MHz speed
+Operates at 1.2V
+Non-ECC unbuffered desktop module
−Only 8GB total capacity
−Single stick offers no dual-channel setup
$51.99
as of 11/04/2026 14:07 PST - Details
AdataSpec score 7.4

DDR4, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR4 3200 MT/s speed for common desktop platforms
+16GB capacity for everyday multitasking
+Standard UDIMM design for desktop boards
−Single stick leaves no open slot for a dual-channel setup
$149.99
as of 11/04/2026 12:06 PST - Details

Compare specs

memory kitTypeFormCapacitySticksSpeedSpec scorePrice
DDR416GB132007.6$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM16GB160008.3$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
DDR516GB160008.3$324.03
as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
DDR48GB132007.6$97.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM16GB160008.3$269.00
as of 11/04/2026 15:05 PST - Details
DDR516GB160007.7No current price
DDR416GB132007.7$219.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR432GB132007.7$498.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM32GB156007.7$689.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:10 PST - Details
DIMM4GB116007.7$14.99
as of 11/04/2026 08:06 PST - Details

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