Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB DDR4-3200
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A 64GB DDR4-3200
What Buyers Say
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB DDR4-3200
This RAM module receives strong praise for its excellent price-to-performance ratio, with most users reporting easy installation and stable operation, especially with XMP enabled. Gamers and multitaskers see noticeable improvements in smoothness. While one user encountered minor recognition issues during installation, the overall sentiment is very positive, frequently mentioning reliable compatibility and good value.
Pros
- Easy installation
- Stable performance with XMP
- Great price-to-performance ratio
- Noticeable smoothness improvement
- Reliable compatibility
Cons
- Occasional recognition issues during installation
- Mixed experience without XMP
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A 64GB DDR4-3200
The Crucial 64GB DDR4 RAM kit receives mixed feedback, with many users praising its affordability and compatibility for budget builds, but a notable number reporting dead-on-arrival modules or reliability issues. Verified reviews highlight solid performance once configured correctly, though some sticks fail to POST at rated speeds. Customer support is described as responsive for RMAs, but the inconsistency in quality dampens overall enthusiasm.
Pros
- Affordable for budget builds
- Good compatibility with various systems
- Decent performance when working
- Responsive RMA support from Crucial
- Simple, low-profile design
Cons
- Dead-on-arrival modules reported
- Reliability issues after initial use
- Some sticks fail to POST at rated speed
- Quality inconsistency between units
- Troubleshooting required for setup
Scores
Specifications
| Patriot Viper Elite II | Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 2★ |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 288 | 288 |
| Rank | — | 2Rx8 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 18★ | 22 |
| Timings | 16-20-40 | 22-22-22 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | XMP 2.0 | Intel XMP 2.0 |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Patriot Viper Elite II 8GB DDR4-3200
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong latency (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (77th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A 64GB DDR4-3200
- Strong capacity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (67th percentile)
- Strong feature (65th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 4 of 16 specs.