{"product_id":"patriot-vipersteel-16gb-2x8gb-3600mhz-ddr4-desktop-memory","title":"Patriot Vipersteel 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4 Desktop Memory","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe practical DDR4 gaming floor: 16GB in proper dual channel at 3600MHz.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16GB dual channel kit, 2 x 8GB modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3600MHz rated speed with XMP 2.0 profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteel-look aluminium heat spreader with RGB lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched, factory-tested pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatriot Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe sensible DDR4 starting point\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kit most DDR4 gaming builds should start from. Sixteen gigabytes across two 8GB modules gives you dual channel operation from the moment you power on, and dual channel is where DDR4 gets its bandwidth — a matched pair like this is measurably faster than a single 16GB stick at the same rated speed, particularly in 1% lows. The 3600MHz rating suits Ryzen 3000 and 5000 boards, where 3600 keeps the Infinity Fabric in a 1:1 ratio and delivers the best latency those platforms offer, and it works equally well on Intel LGA1200 and DDR4 LGA1700 systems. The heat spreader is modest enough not to fight a tower cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere 16GB stops being enough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen gigabytes is the floor, not the ceiling. It is comfortable for gaming today, but if you stream while you play, keep dozens of browser tabs open, run Photoshop or Premiere alongside a game, or work in virtual machines, you will hit the limit and start swapping to disk. In that case buy 32GB now rather than upgrading twice. Also worth knowing: 2x8GB modules are single rank, which is slightly slower than dual rank 2x16GB at identical timings, though the gap is small. And DDR4 is not compatible with DDR5 boards — the notch position physically differs. Confirm your motherboard's QVL before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched 2x8GB pair for guaranteed dual channel operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDDR4-3600 rated speed via a one-click XMP 2.0 profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB lighting with motherboard software sync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium heat spreader with cooler-friendly height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreened DDR4 ICs, tested together as a kit before shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: PVSR416G360C8K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 16GB total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit configuration: 2 x 8GB dual channel kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory type: DDR4 UDIMM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeed: 3600MHz rated (JEDEC base 2133-2666MHz until XMP is enabled)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAS latency: Refer to the module label and BIOS SPD readout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 1.2V nominal DDR4, 1.35V typical at the 3600MHz XMP profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: 288-pin DIMM, desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat spreader: Aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXMP\/EXPO support: Intel XMP 2.0 (EXPO is DDR5 only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x Patriot Vipersteel 8GB DDR4-3600 memory modules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnti-static packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatriot warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Patriot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatriot tests Vipersteel kits as matched pairs so both modules hold the same profile on first boot rather than fighting each other. Every Patriot module from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a Limited Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patriot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48787854098626,"sku":"PVSR416G360C8K","price":3785.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PVSR416G360C8K_Patriot-Vipersteel-16GB-KIT-2x8GB-3600MHz-DDR4-Desktop-Gaming-Memory-RGB_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789320402","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/patriot-vipersteel-16gb-2x8gb-3600mhz-ddr4-desktop-memory","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}