Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 7’ Edition 12 GB (3x4GB DDR3-2000)

The Patriot Viper II ‘Sector 7’ Edition 12 GB comes as 3 modules of 4GB each with 12GB of DDR3 on board. It is rated at 2000 MT/s with a CAS latency of 9, working out to a true latency of about 9ns. Operating voltage sits at 1.35V. 12GB gives you enough headroom for esports and everyday use; past 3600 MT/s, extra frequency brings diminishing returns.

As a mid-range DDR3 kit, it slots naturally into older AM4 and LGA1700 boards that top out at DDR4. Expect to pay around $91.44, 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.