Even as most manufacturers worldwide are cutting back due to the global market slowdown, Patriot Memory is still hard at work producing cutting edge products for the computer enthusiast. Today we take a look at Patriot Memory's Viper Series memory kits in the form of a 6GB, PC3-12800, 1600MHz DDR3 Triple Channel Memory Kit. The Viper Series is one of the coolest looking enthusiast level memory kits around with its dangerous looking heatspreaders, cool blue color, and shiny raised logo. The Viper Series has what it takes to be highly sought after by enthusiasts who are looking for some extra bling inside their modified computer cases, but does it have what it takes in the performance department? Today we answer that question as we take this 6GB triple channel kit for a spin on the ASUS P6T Deluxe.

Specifications

• 6GB kit (2GBx3), 240-pin DIMM, DDR3 PC3-12800 memory module

• Part Number: PVT36G1600LLK

• Module Size: 6GB kit (2GBx3)

• Package: 240-pin DIMM

• Feature: DDR3 PC3-12800

• CAS Latency: 8-8-8-24

• Unbuffered

• Non ECC

• DDR3 Speed: 1600MHz

• Voltage: 1.65v

• Lifetime Warranty

• RoHS Compliant

• XMP Ready for Intel Core i7 Processors

• Tested and compatible with Intel? X58 Express Chipsets

Triple Channel Memory Defined

The Intel® Core i7 family of processors ushers in triple channel DDR3 memory technology support. This new technology will take memory data transfer rates to the next level. With dual channel memory support, there are 2 memory channels. With Triple Channel, there are simply 3 memory channels. With Triple Channel technology, data bandwidth actually doubles to rates of up to 25.6 GB/s when operated in triple channel interleaved mode. Furthermore, the memory controller for the i7 is located on-die, which helps increase memory performance as well.