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54 single-stick memory from Nemix Ram, Timetec, Kingston and more. Most cost $52 to $329, and half cost less than $152.

Top brands: Nemix Ram (14)Kingston (8)SP Silicon Power (7)Timetec (6)

PNYSpec score 7.7

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 8.5

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 8.4

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
$299.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.8

DDR5, SO-DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+DDR5 type for newer platforms
+5600MT/s speed for DDR5 memory
+Single stick for a 16GB upgrade
−SO-DIMM form factor does not fit standard desktop boards
−CAS latency 46 is high for DDR5
$299.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.8

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 8.5

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 11/03/2026 23:05 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.4

DDR4, 8GB, 1 Sticks, 2666 Speed

+DDR4 type for widely supported platforms
+2666MT/s speed for DDR4 memory
+8GB capacity in a single stick
−8GB capacity is small for current demanding workloads
$38.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
TeamGroupSpec score 7.8

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 8.0

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
KingstonSpec score 7.8

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 8.9

DDR5, 64GB, 1 Sticks, 5600 Speed

+64GB capacity in a single module
+AMD EXPO support for simple overclocking profiles
+Single stick makes future upgrades easy to add
No current price. Check it at the store.
Nemix RamSpec score 7.9

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 11/03/2026 21:33 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.9

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 11/03/2026 21:33 PST - Details
KingstonSpec score 7.8

DIMM, 4GB, 1 Sticks, 1600 Speed

+DDR3 1600MHz standard for older compatible systems
+Low 1.5V operating voltage for DDR3 memory
+Single 4GB module suits basic upgrades on older boards
−4GB capacity is small for current operating systems and software
−DDR3 platform is outdated compared with modern memory standards
$27.48
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
G.SkillSpec score 8.5

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 11/03/2026 23:05 PST - Details
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 8.0

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
SamsungSpec score 7.9

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 7.9

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
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.9

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 7.8

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 11/03/2026 21:30 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.8

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 11/03/2026 21:30 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.8

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 11/03/2026 21:30 PST - Details
Patriot MemorySpec score 7.8

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
SP Silicon PowerSpec score 7.8

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 7.8

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
TimetecSpec score 7.8

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 7.7

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 11/03/2026 21:30 PST - Details
Nemix RamSpec score 7.7

DDR4, DIMM, 16GB, 1 Sticks

+16GB capacity for server workloads
+Non-ECC unbuffered design
+Single stick simplifies later expansion
−Non-ECC, so no error correction for critical server data
$124.98
as of 11/03/2026 21:30 PST - Details

Compare specs

memory kitTypeFormCapacitySticksSpeedSpec scorePrice
DDR416GB132007.7$119.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:41 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM16GB160008.5$249.99
as of 11/04/2026 00:36 PST - Details
DDR516GB160008.4$299.00
as of 11/03/2026 22:29 PST - Details
DDR5SO-DIMM16GB156007.8$299.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR48GB132007.8$97.83
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR5DIMM16GB160008.5$269.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:05 PST - Details
DDR48GB126667.4$38.49
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR516GB160007.8No current price
DDR432GB132008.0$498.00
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details
DDR416GB132007.8$219.95
as of 11/03/2026 23:46 PST - Details

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