Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 16 GB (2x8GB DDR3-1600)

The Patriot Viper 3 Low Profile Red 16 GB arrives as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR3 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 1600 MT/s with a CAS latency of 10, working out to a true latency of about 12.5ns. As a mid-range DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

16GB gives you enough headroom for modern AAA titles; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns. At $83.73 it sits in the mid-range memory kit bracket. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.