Memory by stefan @ 2023-07-03
The new Viper Venom 32GB DDR6000 C36 kits do perform great at lower stock voltage versus the predecessor, while offering nice RGB effects when configured via the ASUS/Gigabyte/MSI/ASRock tools or the dedicated Viper RGB software. The modules are not very tall, with a height of about 4.3cm to help with compatibility when using large air coolers and are backed up by a limited lifetime warranty.
At first we would like to thank Patriot Memory for offering a sample of their Viper Venom RGB 32GB (2X16GB) 6000MHz Memory Kit for testing and reviewing.
“Mission Statement
To be the vendor of choice for the computer and consumer electronic industries with a commitment to service and quality
Vision
Commitment, focus on innovation in technology, product quality, and customer satisfaction are the key enablers of our future success
Company Profile
Established in 1985, Patriot Memory builds a full range of memory module and flash memory products, offering a perfect blend of quality and value. Patriot products include Extreme Performance (EP), Signature Lines (SL) and Flash Memory solutions (FM)”
Series: Viper Venom RGB DDR5 series
Edition: Matte Black with Red Viper logo / Silver name plate
Aluminum heat spreader with unique and specific design element
Feature Overclock: XMP 3.0 overclocking supported
Compatibility: Tested across latest DDR5 platforms for reliably on high performance
Limited lifetime warranty
On-Die ECC
Thermal sensor
Capacity: 32GB (2 x 16GB)
Base Frequency: PC5-38400 (4800MHz)
Base Timings: 40-40-40-77
Base Voltage: 1.1V
Tested Frequency XMP Profile 1:
PC5-48000 (6000MHz)
Tested Timings: 36-36-36-76
Tested Voltage for XMP Profile 1: 1.25V
Tested Frequency XMP Profile 2:
PC5-44800 (5600MHz)
Tested Timings: 36-36-36-68
Tested Voltage for XMP Profile 2: 1.25V
Tested Frequency EXPO Profile 1:
PC5-48000 (6000MHz)
Tested Timings: 36-36-36-76
Tested Voltage for EXPO Profile 1: 1.25V
Tested Frequency EXPO Profile 2:
PC5-44800 (5600MHz)
Tested Timings: 36-36-36-68
Tested Voltage for EXPO Profile 2: 1.25V
RGB Sync with ASUS/ASRock/MSI/Gigabyte motherboard
Viper Venom Exclusive RGB APP
From the Viper Gaming brand owned by Patriot Memory, we will look upon a new Viper Venom DDR5 memory kit, which is equipped with both Intel XMP and AMD EXPO profiles, carries cool looking heatsinks but also a configurable RGB system.
The latest C36 SKUs of the 2x16GB DDR6000 Viper memory kits do carry the same specs as the previous model, but now the 6000MHz XMP pre-programmed on XMP and EXPO is reached by using 1.25V versus the previous which was set at 1.35V.
The kit is offered inside a slim cardboard enclosure, which does show the designed operating frequency, the fact that we are dealing with a RGB-enabled product, but also logos of the supported profiles, for both Intel and AMD platforms:
On the back side, we will note links to the online resources, the full product code name, its serial number, photos of the supported motherboard tools for controlling RGB effects of the modules, but also two small cutouts to get a glimpse of the module heatsinks:
Inside, the modules are additionally protected inside a transparent plastic mold enclosure:
Here are how the modules do look outside the box:
The heatsinks do come with a two-color scheme, and we will note the Viper logo in two different variants:
The back side of each module does include a sticker as well, which shows the total memory capacity per module, the operating frequency, the supported CAS latency but also the operating voltage:
The top area comes with a RGB light diffuser in the middle, and at the same time it does not raise the height of the modules further, which is great regarding compatibility; a small, red Viper logo is observed here as well:
The corners of the diffuser are curved, for a more modern design:
The RGB lighting looks great in operation:
CPU: Intel i7-13700K @ Stock
CPU Cooler: be quiet! Silent Loop 2 360mm AIO
Motherboard: EVGA Z690 CLASSIFIED
RAM: currently tested kit
Video: XFX Radeon RX 5700XT Ultra THICC III
Power Supply: Cooler Master 850W
SSD: Silicon Power US70 1TB PCIe 4.0
Case: Cooler Master ATCS 840
The pre-programmed timings and frequencies can be also found by using AIDA64; the DRAM IC manufacturer is listed as SK Hynix:
There are four pre-programmed timings onto the modules:
-first XMP 3.0 profile with a frequency of 6000MHz, 36-36-36-76 timings and a voltage of 1.25V
-second XMP 3.0 profile with a frequency of 5600MHz, 36-36-36-68 timings and a voltage of 1.25V
-first EXPO profile with a frequency of 6000MHz, 36-36-36-76 timings and a voltage of 1.25V
-second EXPO profile with a frequency of 5600MHz, 36-36-36-68 timings and a voltage of 1.25V
We did first start testing this kit on our trusty Z690 CLASSIFIED from EVGA and the stability at stock speeds at both 5600MHz and 6000MHz frequencies was great!
Overclocking stage was next, which implied raising the frequency to 6200MHz, while leaving the stock CAS latencies. The system has proven itself very stable after raising the voltage from 1.25V to 1.3V!
We tried booting at 6400MHz as well, but the system shortly crashed after reaching Windows 11 desktop.
The modules can be further configured in terms of RGB lighting via the dedicated Viper RGB software; it is quite straight-forward in terms of usage modes, easy to understand:
The modules can be configured individually or together:
Here is the list of RGB presets we can work with:
Depending on the chosen profile, other options will be available for configuration; we can also choose the “Dark” profile if we would like the RGB to be turned off momentarily:
The new Viper Venom 32GB DDR6000 C36 kits do perform great at lower stock voltage versus the predecessor, while offering nice RGB effects when configured via the ASUS/Gigabyte/MSI/ASRock tools or the dedicated Viper RGB software. The modules are not very tall, with a height of about 4.3cm to help with compatibility when using large air coolers and are backed up by a limited lifetime warranty.
In terms of overclocking, we were quite impressed to see it running at 6200MHz, with the same timings as when running at 6000, while only increasing the voltage to 1.3V; we noted a small performance increase all-around, but who can argue when getting some extra bang for our buck?
The PVVR532G600C36K kit can be found online for about 117.9 Euros.
We would like to thank again to Patriot Memory for making this review possible!