{"product_id":"patriot-vipersteel-32gb-2x16gb-3600mhz-ddr4-desktop-memory","title":"Patriot Vipersteel 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4 Desktop Memory","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sensible DDR4 build: 32GB dual channel at 3600MHz with dual rank modules.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32GB dual channel kit, 2 x 16GB 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 capacity most DDR4 builds should land on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are specifying memory for a DDR4 gaming machine that also does real work, this is the configuration to aim for. Thirty-two gigabytes across two 16GB modules gives you dual channel bandwidth plus enough headroom to stream while you play, keep a heavy browser session open, edit photos or video between sessions, and run the odd virtual machine without the system swapping. The 3600MHz rating is the practical performance target on Ryzen 3000 and 5000 boards thanks to the 1:1 fabric ratio, and it slots into Intel LGA1200 and DDR4 LGA1700 systems just as happily. Two 16GB DIMMs are dual rank, which is marginally quicker than four smaller sticks at the same timings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHonest limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit will not make a DDR4 platform behave like DDR5. If you are choosing a new build from scratch today, an AM5 or LGA1851 system with DDR5-6000 has more bandwidth and a longer upgrade runway; DDR4 makes sense when you already own a compatible board and CPU. Within DDR4, going beyond 3600MHz gives diminishing returns on most platforms and can force a fabric ratio that costs more latency than the extra frequency gains. And if you only game, 32GB is the sensible ceiling — 64GB will not add frames. DDR4 modules will not fit DDR5 boards; the notch differs. Check your board's QVL first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched 2x16GB pair for dual channel, dual rank 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 shaped to clear most tower coolers\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: PVSR432G360C8K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 32GB total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKit configuration: 2 x 16GB 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 16GB 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 bins and pairs Vipersteel kits at the factory so both modules hold the rated profile together on first boot. Every Patriot module from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a Limited Lifetime Warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Patriot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48787854229698,"sku":"PVSR432G360C8K","price":5813.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/PVSR432G360C8K_wr_01.jpg?v=1789320432","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/patriot-vipersteel-32gb-2x16gb-3600mhz-ddr4-desktop-memory","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}