Patriot Viper Elite 16 GB (1x16GB DDR4-2666)

The Patriot Viper Elite 16 GB arrives as a single module with 16GB of DDR4 on board. It is rated at 2666 MT/s with a CAS latency of 16, working out to a true latency of about 12ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. DDR4 pricing in the high-end tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4.

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. Its $129.99 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.