Patriot Viper 3 32 GB (4x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Patriot Viper 3 32 GB arrives as 4 modules of 8GB each with 32GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 10, working out to a true latency of about 12.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a budget DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 32GB comfortably covers gaming plus heavy multitasking and content work. Expect to pay around $28.99, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.