Patriot Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters Limited Edition 2133MHz 8GB Review

1. Introduction2. Patriot Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters Limited Edition 2133MHz Memory3. Configuring the BIOS & Overclocking4. System Configuration5. SiSoft Sandra6. PCMark 77. MaxxMem28. Super Pi9. WinRar10. Closing Thoughts11. View All Pages

The Patriot Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters Limited Edition 8GB 2133MHz is a fantastic memory kit. The limited edition blue heatspreaders are attractive, a black PCB has been used and a high-frequency XMP profile make this kit an excellent choice for speed-craving gamers and enthusiasts alike.

Given the already very high speed of Patriot's 2133MHz kit, we didn't expect to overclock it much further.

We were pleased to attain a frequency boost of 128MHz with only a slight compromise to the timings' configuration. As always, overclocking results are system specific, but a 128MHz boost on an already very fast kit is what we would consider to be worthwhile and easily achievable.

One problem with the Patriot Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters Limited Edition memory kit is the 43mm heatspreader height. They may create an attractive appearance, but the memory is definitely going to interfere with large CPU coolers from the likes of Noctua and Phanteks, dependent upon its positioning.

We would like Patriot to use an equally attractive heatspreader design that doesn't cause interference issues.

At a price of £47.99 from Overclockers, the Patriot Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters Limited Edition memory kit offers excellent value for money. It is one of the cheaper 2133MHz kits available and is backed by Patriot's high-class quality measures such as 100% hand testing and a lifetime warranty.

Patriot's Viper 3 IEM 2133MHz memory sits directly in the centre of price-war territory for 2133MHz 8GB kits. At £47.99, the gorgeous heatspreaders and limited edition ‘wow factor' combined with excellent performance and solid reliability are certainly valuable characteristics – ones which are worthy of swaying a purchase in the favour of Patriot's Viper 3 Intel Extreme Masters Limited Edition memory kit.

Pros:

• Excellent performance.
• Frequency can be increased.
• Very attractive kit.
• Black PCB.

Cons:

• Tall heatspreaders will cause interference issues.

KitGuru says: A high-quality memory kit with an attractive design and limited edition ‘wow factor'.

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