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Patriot
Patriot Extreme Performance 16 GB
DDR3-160016GB4x4GBCL911.25ns FWL
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Full Specifications
Module configuration, performance, timings, and features.
Memory TypeDDR3
SpeedDDR3-1600
Total Capacity16 GB
Kit4x4GB
Modules4 x 4 GB
Form FactorDIMM
Pin Count240
ColorBlack / Blue
First Word Latency11.25 ns
Theoretical Bandwidth12.8 GB/s
CAS LatencyCL9
Voltage1.65V
About This Product
This Patriot Extreme Performance 16GB (4x4GB) DDR3-1600 RAM kit offers a standard 1600MHz speed with a CAS Latency of 9, resulting in a First Word Latency of 11.25ns. This performance is typical for DDR3 memory in its class. It provides sufficient capacity for most general computing tasks and older gaming systems, but its DDR3 architecture is outdated for modern high-performance builds.
Pros
- Adequate 16GB capacity for many tasks
- Standard DDR3-1600 speed
- Suitable for older systems
- Quad-channel configuration potential
Cons
- DDR3 is an outdated memory standard
- Limited upgrade path for modern systems
- Lower bandwidth than DDR4/DDR5
