Patriot Viper Extreme PC3-16000 CL9 1.65 V DDR3 @ techPowerUp

This is an interesting look at how older memory kits work in newer systems.  As you may know with each processor release memory companies release new products that better match the performance of the system they are designed for. 

So what happens when you take an older kit and try it with a newer processor??  Well during the Sandy Bridge launch I used Corsair Dominator GT modules rated at CL7 with the 2600K and found that they ran quite good, in some cases better than the RipjawsX.

Today we take a trip back through time, and visit an older product, that just might have more relevance in today's market than first meets the eye. The Patriot Viper Xtreme PX523G2000ELK kit may appear familiar and for good reason, as they were launched nearly 18 months ago, back on October 19th, 2010. Does this Viper from Patriot still have some bite on the modern X79 platform?

The real question would be around overclocking and if there was a benefit to using older modules to enhance your OC ceiling.

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