Memory under $400

4 memory under $400 from Corsair, Nemix Ram, Patriot Memory and more. Prices run $305 to $395.

CorsairSpec score 8.2

DDR4, 16GB, 2 Sticks, 3600 Speed

+16GB total capacity across two 8GB sticks

+DDR4 at 3600MT/s speed

+RGB lighting built in

−Only 16GB total for heavier multitasking

−CAS latency 18, higher than CL16 kits

$304.55

as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details

Patriot MemorySpec score 8.2

DDR4, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity across two modules

+DDR4 at 3200 MT/s for faster transfers

+Standard DIMM form factor for desktop systems

−Non-ECC memory does not correct errors

$339.38

as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details

KingstonSpec score 8.5

DDR4, 32GB, 2 Sticks, 3200 Speed

+32GB total capacity from two 16GB sticks

+CAS latency 16 is low for DDR4 3200MT/s

+3200MT/s speed for DDR4 desktop memory

$395.77

as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details

Patriot MemorySpec score 8.1

DDR4, DIMM, 32GB, 2 Sticks

+32GB total capacity across two modules

+Standard DIMM form factor for desktop systems

+Two-stick kit supports dual-channel setup

−DDR4 2666 MT/s is slower than current DDR4 speeds

−Non-ECC memory does not correct errors

$327.42

as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details

Compare specs

Type	Form	Capacity	Sticks	Speed	Spec score	Price
DDR4		16GB	2	3600	8.2	$304.55 as of 11/04/2026 13:10 PST - Details
DDR4	DIMM	32GB	2	3200	8.2	$339.38 as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
DDR4		32GB	2	3200	8.5	$395.77 as of 11/04/2026 16:10 PST - Details
DDR4	DIMM	32GB	2	2666	8.1	$327.42 as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details

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