Patriot Viper 3 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1866)

The Patriot Viper 3 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1866 MT/s with a CAS latency of 10, working out to a true latency of about 10.7ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V.

Once memory clears 3600 MT/s, frequency gains taper off, so the 16GB on offer here is the spec that counts for modern AAA titles. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Patriot, with terms that vary by region.