Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16 GB (2x8GB DDR4-3200)

The Patriot Viper 4 Blackout 16 GB comes as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR4 on board. It is rated at 3200 MT/s with a CAS latency of 16, working out to a true latency of about 10ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. As a high-end DDR4 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. Its $142.99 price tag places it squarely in high-end territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.