Patriot Viper 4 GB (2x2GB DDR3-1333)

The Patriot Viper 4 GB ships as 2 modules of 2GB each with 4GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 1333 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7, working out to a true latency of about 10.5ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. Builders shopping for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4 will find this mid-range DDR3 option easy to justify.

For gaming, capacity matters more than raw speed past 3600 MT/s — 4GB comfortably covers esports and everyday use. Expect to pay around $63.69, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing.