Patriot Memory PV316G160C0K 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1600 desktop RAM

Viper 3 DDR3 1600 dual-channel kit

This Patriot Viper 3 kit provides 16GB of DDR3 memory across two 8GB modules. It runs at 1600MHz with a CAS latency of CL10 and timings of 10-10-10-27 at 1.50V. A custom heat shield is fitted to each module for thermal management. The kit is XMP 1.3 ready and hand-tested for stability.

Suited for DDR3 upgrades; not for newer platforms

The dual-channel configuration suits owners of DDR3-compatible Intel or AMD platforms who need 16GB of capacity at 1600MHz. The CL10 timings and 1.50V voltage match standard specifications for this generation. Builders whose motherboards require a different memory generation cannot use these modules. Systems limited to lower speeds will not run the kit at its rated 1600MHz.

The DDR3 1600MHz speed rating decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) speed rating. Your motherboard and processor must support DDR3 memory at this frequency to operate the kit as intended. If the platform only accepts slower DDR3 speeds, the modules will downclock. If the platform requires a different memory type entirely, the modules will not fit or function.