Desktop DDR4 Memory Patriot Viper Steel 16 GB (2x8 GB) 3600 MHz CL - 288-pin DIMM, 1.35 V

The Patriot Memory Viper Steel DDR4 16 GB 3600 MHz (PVS416G360C8K) is a high-performance 288-pin DIMM module designed for modern Intel and AMD platforms. Operating at 3600 MHz with DDR4 technology and a 1.35 V rating, this 16 GB module (2 x 8 GB layout referenced in product data) combines a custom high-performance aluminum heat shield with hand-tested components to provide stability and compatibility in demanding desktop and server environments.

Advantages

The Viper Steel module offers a sleek aluminum heat spreader that improves thermal dissipation while maintaining a low-profile steel-like appearance. It is validated for system compatibility through hand testing and supports XMP 2.0 profiles for easy performance tuning. The module’s 3600 MHz frequency and DDR4 architecture deliver reliable throughput for multitasking and intensive applications.

Suitable for

• Gaming PCs requiring fast system memory
• Workstations performing content creation and multitasking
• Home and small office desktops needing stable, high-speed RAM
• Systems compatible with 288-pin DIMM DDR4 modules

Key specifications

• Capacity: 16 GB (module)
• Memory type: DDR4
• Speed: 3600 MHz
• Form factor: 288-pin DIMM
• Voltage: 1.35 V
• Manufacturer MPN: PVS416G360C8K
• EAN: 814914027271
• Weight: 0.096 kg

How to use

Install the module into a compatible 288-pin DDR4 DIMM slot on a motherboard that supports 3600 MHz or higher memory speeds. Ensure the system is powered off and unplugged before inserting the module; align the notch on the module with the slot key and press firmly until the retention clips lock. After booting, enable the XMP 2.0 profile in the BIOS if required to run at the advertised 3600 MHz frequency.

Recommendations

Use the Patriot Viper Steel DDR4 16 GB module in matched pairs for dual-channel configurations when possible, verify motherboard QVL for compatibility with 3600 MHz modules, and keep system cooling adequate to maintain stable operation under heavy loads.