When it comes to high end desktop memory, Patriot is not the brand that you would frequently find on the cutting edge of progression. Nonetheless, this maker has proven to be a solid competitor in the mid-range segment of the market. To see if it’s still there, let us take a look at a recent offering, namely, a 2400C10 set Patriot called Black Mamba.

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Let’s kick off the review by looking at some facts and figures.

Manufacturer	Patriot
Series	Viper 3 Black Mamba
Part Number	PV38G240C0K
Type	DDR3
Capacity	8 GB (2 x 4GB)
Frequency	2'400 MHz
Timings	10-12-12-30
VDIMM	1.65 Volt
Registred/Unbuffered	Unbuffered
ECC	No
Cooling	Passive Heatspreader
Waranty	Lifetime warranty
Package Type	Boxed

The Black Mamba series is a subset of Patriot’s Viper 3 memory lineup, together with Venom Red and Intel Extreme Masters counterparts. Judging by the specs, the difference between the trio boils down only to the color of heatspreaders in use.
Ever since Intel’s Ivy Bridge CPUs were released just over a year ago, 10-12-12 timing formula has become the norm for DDR3-2400 rated memory as, still being relatively tight, it still keeps the door wide open for the use of Hynix and Samsung modules that have failed higher bins. Yet, with Patriot having no higher-rated memory in its current production line, the 2400C10 series should experience no shortage of well-clocking samples one might eventually strike.

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