Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 3600 MHz (64GB) review - Product showcase

by Krzysztof Hukalowicz on: 07/28/2020 01:20 PM [ ] 13 comment(s)

Product showcase

The RAM comes packed in a sleek-looking, black-grey box.

Information about capacity and frequency is printed on the front of the pack, along with some more data on the product itself on the backside (as well as a mention of the lifetime warranty).

Let’s check what’s inside.

And you can see the modules secured (tightly) with a plastic cover. The looks are subtle and classy. Of course, the radiators are integrated with the PCB utilizing an adhesive pad on each side, and dismantling them would require using significant strength (or heating up with a hairdryer for a more extended period), so I did not do this and do not recommend it either (as it would void the warranty).

Here is what it looks like after unpacking. These are two 32 GB modules running at 3600 MHz. You can see the black PCB here. The aluminium heat spreader has a matte finish. There’s a Viper logo in the middle of the radiator.

The stickers tell you that this is a kit of 2 x 32 GB modules operating at 3600 MHz, with CL18, at 1.35 Volts. This should be much more than enough for the typical user/gamer, and it can come in handy for you if you process video or graphics. For optimal performance, we recommend sticking to the settings from the preconfigured XMP profile.

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