Question 1

How tall does this memory sit? What are the dimensions for this with the heat spreader attached? Will this fit in a SFF (Small Form Factor) computer, like the HP 8200 (which has 4 RAM slots)?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the layout, I'm not entirely sure that it would fit. I really wish I could give you the exact measurements, but I would poke around on a forum like Tom's Hardware to see if someone has had a similar question. The thing is that these sit quite high due to the design of the fins. Because of this, you definitely need to check the clearance if you have a non-traditional CPU cooler and the chipset heatsinks near the RAM slots if you have any. If you really just want to drop this into an 8200, I don't think you would have a massive problem

Question 2

is this ram compatible with the biostar ta970 ver 5.3 motherboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It will support DDR3-1600
From the Biostar product page:
Support Dual Channel DDR3 2000(OC)/1866/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
4 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot
Max. Supports up to 64GB Memory

Question 3

Is the actual ram chip green or black? I've seen conflicting info on whether the actual pcb color will arrive in black or green.

Accepted Answer

I've order this memory twice, 4 stick in total. 16gb.   All of mine are black.    Good price, and I never had any problems with it.

Question 4

Can this HP Desktop Computer 6000 Pro Core 2 Duo E8400 (3.00 GHz) 4 GB DDR3 250 GB HDD Intel GMA 4500 Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit  support a 4gig ram in it slot?

Accepted Answer

It looks as if it might.

Do a search on  HP Desktop Computer 6000 Pro Core 2 Duo E8400 as this POS response thing with NewEgg doesn't allow pasting URLs.

Question 5

can I use this with PV316G160C0K?

Accepted Answer

YES YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE A PROBLEM

Question 6

Is there a way to get a third piece like these two for a 3-channel CPU/mobo?

Accepted Answer

Patriot does not make a 3 channel kit, single 4GB Viper 3 is available directly from Patriot.

Brand	Patriot
Series	Viper 3
Model	PV38G160C9K

Capacity	8GB (2 x 4GB)
Type	240-Pin PC RAM
Speed	DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
CAS Latency	CL9
Timing	9-9-9-24
Voltage	1.50V
ECC	No
Buffered/Registered	Unbuffered
Multi-channel Kit	Dual Channel Kit
Color	Black
Heat Spreader	Yes
Features	Patriot Memory's Viper 3 Series memory kits are designed with true performance in mind. Tested and compatible with Intel's and AMD's DDR3 compatible processors and chipsets, The Viper 3 series provides the best performance and stability for the most demanding computer environments. The Viper 3 series utilizes a custom designed high performance heat shield for superior heat dissipation to ensure rock solid performance even when using the most taxing applications. Built from the highest quality Build of Materials, Patriot Memory's Viper 3 Series memory kits are hand tested and validated for system compatibility. Available in dual and quad channel kits, 8GB, 16GB and 32GB Kits, Patriot Memory's Viper 3 Series will be offered at speeds from 1600MHz up to 2133MHz at 1.5 volts and are XMP 1.3 ready.

Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin PC RAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV38G160C9K

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