Patriot Viper Elite 16 GB (2x8GB DDR4-2666)

The Patriot Viper Elite 16 GB ships as 2 modules of 8GB each with 16GB of DDR4 on board. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. It is rated at 2666 MT/s with a CAS latency of 15, working out to a true latency of about 11.3ns. 16GB gives you enough headroom for modern AAA titles; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

DDR4 pricing in the mid-range tier makes this a sensible pairing for older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Expect to pay around $96.99, which lands it among mid-range options. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current memory kit prices across retailers.