Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB (3 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PX7312G1600LLK

Pros: Plug them in and they work as advertised, no issues running with older OCZ with matched timings on second channel.

Cons: Heat sinks are taller than the ocz

Other Thoughts: I love reading reviews of "bad memory" or "Motherboards" because intel switched the channels on X58.

Pros: They worked out of the box, set XMP settings in my BIOS. Did some benchmarking etc. Worked great.

Cons: After a couple days my computer kept locking up giving me odd errors, so I downloaded Memtest86 v4.20 online and scanned my RAM. It found a few errors which made me /sadface.

Other Thoughts: In the end I just decided to just get a refund on the RAM because these were only a slight upgrade over my old set.

I used the saved money to upgrade to 2x Nvidia GTX 570's.


I'm sure this is great RAM, the benchmarks I ran before the RAM started acting up told me they were pretty good. I just decided to not go with the RMA to upgrade my graphics cards instead. ;P

Pros: great performance, plug an play, was able to set to ddr3-1600

Cons: 3 of the heat shields were detached when i opened the plastic shield that contained the ram modules. i was able to easily reataching then together with some manual preasure

Other Thoughts: after about one month, these sticks have performing great. but it seems there are some minor QC issues

Pros: I bought 2 of these to run triple channel 24GB RAM with EVGA FTW3 motherboard and intel 990x processor. RAM booted with no issues and hasnt let me down yet. Memory is fast, stays cool with the heat spreaders and fits great in the motherboard with no clearance issues. Great price, highly recommended.

Cons: No problems.

Other Thoughts: Intel core i7 Gulftown extreme 6 core processor @ 4.0 ghz
24 GB patriot viper extreme DDR3 @ 1600 mhz
Dual 160 GB intel 320 series SSD w/ RAID 0
Corsair 750w PSU
HT Omega claro plus sound card
EVGA X58 FTW3 motherboard
EVGA Classified GeForce GTX590
Corsair 600T case w/ dual 200mm and triple 120mm fans
660w Sony 5.1 surround w/ 12" yamaha 100w powered sub

Pros: Run as advertised. Drop in, set timings and go. No issues what so ever.

Cons: None, runs perfect.

Other Thoughts: I purchased 12GB months ago from a different supplier. Super happy, but wanted more (24GB). Never had luck mixing two sets of ram. I use this rig for video/photo editing. So I purchased another brand of ram(24GB) all matched.
I was not happy with the speed of the new 24GB (Other Brand). So I took a leap of faith. order a second set of this 12GB to make 24GB. Not one problem. CPU over clocked to 4.0GHz on stock voltages. Ram at 1600MHz, 8,8,9,8,24,1T. Ran prime95 for 36hrs, no issues.

Pros: Bought 2, running 24GB

Extremely fast, extremely reliable, no problem with memory test! My computer can run for WEEKS with no problems. I eventually restart because of updates. 100% I'm running 100% memory with no page file!!!

Cons: I should have bought it sooner!

Other Thoughts: Great memory, runs extremely well under load. I'm talking gaming, rendering, whatever. Pop it in, XMP setting, and go!

Pros: It does what its advertised to do. It runs rock solid at 1600 MHz at just 1.6 volts. Exactly what it says it will do, for a very reasonable price.

Cons: Absolutely none.

Other Thoughts: Don't think twice. Just buy it. Seriously.

Pros: These vipers are miles beyond what I was expecting.

12GB 8-9-8-24 timing made a lot of difference in my rig.

I'm coming from a try channel 3GB G-skill set up (9-9-9 timing) and have noticed a significant change in performance. Benchmarks are a few fps higher then before (Mainly Crysis 2, GTA 5, and BFBC2.)

Very slick heat sink design, definitely stands out a little more.

Cons: Not really a con but latency was set to 9-9-9 out of the box for me for some reason. No problem getting them to what they needed to be though through the bios.

(I wish they lit up? Can't seem to find a good led set these days :( )

Other Thoughts: Some people are a little confused as far as what the timing truly is with the Viper. I can tell from what I've received that you'll be getting the 8-9-8 version, not the 7. But very quick non the less.


X58 SLI LE
Patriot Viper Xtreme 12GB
850W OCZ ZX series psu (Second Gen)
2x EVGA GTX570
Intel i7 920 OC at 3.2ghz

Pros: Runs very smooth! Best part is, works VERY well with AMD systems!!! Been running it for about 4 months now without any problems!!

Cons: None yet.. wait until I attempt to overclock :P

Other Thoughts: When I originally found this RAM Newegg didn't mention that it was tested for Intel systems.. So I gambled and put it in anyways! Now it says it's for Intel, however... trial and error worked in my favor.. works GREAT for AMD systems too!

Pros: I can not seem to overclock, But i do not care. Put it in and turn my computer on started up right away.

Cons: none