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Patriot Memory

Patriot Memory Viper Steel PVS432G360C8K 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3600 CL18 desktop RAM

SKU CH-Q9TB-M5HPC MPN PVS432G360C8K

Dual-channel 32 GB kit of 288-pin DDR4 3600 CL18 modules running at 1.35 V in gunmetal grey

  • Capacity32GB (2 x 16GB)
  • Type288-Pin PC RAM
  • SpeedDDR4 3600 (PC4 28800)
  • CAS LatencyCL18
  • Timing18-20-20-40
  • Voltage1.35V

Capacity 32GB (2 x 16GB)

Speed DDR4 3600 (PC4 28800)

CAS Latency|Color CL18|Gunmetal Grey

  • Faster data rates with DDR4 3600 speed
  • Low latency from CL18 CAS timing
  • Efficient power draw at 1.35 volts
  • Broad platform support for AMD and Intel
  • 32 GB capacity in a 2 x 16 GB kit

Viper Steel 32 GB DDR4 kit

This 32 GB kit contains two 16 GB unbuffered DDR4 modules rated at 3600 MT/s with CL18 timing. The gunmetal grey heatspreaders cover standard-height PCBs that fit most desktop builds. The kit targets enthusiasts who want a straightforward speed upgrade on AMD or Intel platforms.

Heatspreader and XMP profile

The aluminium heatspreader dissipates heat without adding height that blocks large air coolers. An XMP 2.0 profile stores the 18-20-20-40 timings at 1.35 V so the rated speed applies after a single BIOS toggle. No extra software or RGB control is bundled with this kit.

Installation and common issues

Insert the 288-pin modules into the motherboard slots until the retention clips click, then enable the XMP profile in BIOS. The most frequent problem is the system defaulting to a lower JEDEC speed when XMP is not enabled. Mixed-population boards may require manual timing entry if the SPD values are not recognised.

Highlights

  • Faster data rates with DDR4 3600 speed
  • Low latency from CL18 CAS timing
  • Efficient power draw at 1.35 volts
  • Broad platform support for AMD and Intel
  • 32 GB capacity in a 2 x 16 GB kit

Specifications

BrandPatriot
SeriesViper Steel
ModelPVS432G360C8K
Capacity32GB (2 x 16GB)
Type288-Pin PC RAM
SpeedDDR4 3600 (PC4 28800)
CAS LatencyCL18
Timing18-20-20-40
Voltage1.35V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
ColorGunmetal Grey
Recommend UseAMD & Intel Compatible
Shipping weight0.18 kg
Package size182 × 161 × 19 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 1.35V operating voltage require any special maintenance or replacement over time?

The modules run at a standard 1.35V with no user-serviceable parts, so no periodic maintenance or planned replacement is needed under normal desktop use.

What timing limit appears first when the CL18 18-20-20-40 profile runs continuously at 3600 MT/s?

The primary CAS latency of 18 cycles at 3600 MT/s sets the first access boundary during sustained workloads before the secondary 20-cycle timings take effect.

How much heat or noise do the gunmetal grey aluminium heatspreaders produce during all-day operation at 1.35V?

The unbuffered DDR4 sticks have no moving parts and the metal heatspreaders dissipate heat silently, so acoustic output stays at zero and surface temperature remains low at the rated voltage.

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