16GB (2x 8GB) CORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO SL DDR4-3600

Memory can be a little tricky to choose. We’ve seen a slow increase in RAM prices over the last year or so, but nothing quite like the boom in other components, 7nm or otherwise. We’ve decided to opt on the side of budget for this build, however, and grab a 16GB kit of Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro SL, running at 3,600MHz, with a CAS latency of 18. It’s a new product, launched earlier this year from Corsair, and it comes with some updated lighting and better overall performance. 3,600MHz might be a touch excessive, given that Intel is not quite as dependent on memory speed as Ryzen, but for rendering applications and light Photoshop work, it’ll help out significantly. Is 16GB enough, though? Well, it depends on your personal computing habits. If you’re a minimalist and like to keep your desktop clean and workspace mostly empty, then it’s going to be plenty. However, if you need to have 32 Chrome tabs, Discord, Slack, Google Chat, 28 other background programs, and the latest AAA title all running at the same time, then opting for the slightly more expensive 32GB kit might be a better choice. www.corsair.com