We've seen a lot of bashing of DDR3 since it came out.  Most of all, many people are complaining about the high price and the very relaxed timings.  Putting those complaints aside, we've decided that if we were going to have an opinion on DDR3, then we needed to test it for ourselves.  This fall we put in our requests for DDR3 and the first company up is Patriot Memory.  We were very happy that Patriot was able to fulfill our needs as we have always been very confident in their products.  Let's find out exactly how Patriot Memory's DDR3 performs and if it's worth your money.

Patriot PC3-12800LLK  Features

• Extreme Bandwidth PC3-12800 (1600MHz)
• Low Latency (7-7-7-18)
• Patriot Aluminum Bladed® Heat Shield Technology to improve module performance and stability
• 100% Tested and Verified
• Lifetime Warranty
• RoHS Compliant
• Enhanced Performance Profile Enabled (EPP Enabled)
• Tested and compatible with Intel P35 and X38 chipsets

     Patriot Extreme Performance (EP) Low Latency line is engineered to expand your gaming options. These modules are designed to operate at 1600MHz at 7-7-7-18 timings and are available in 2GB and 4GB kit capacities. They are equipped with Patriot Aluminum Bladed Heat Shield Technology to improve module stability and performance while operating under extreme overclocking conditions. Engineered with quality and Performance in mind, Patriot Extreme Performance line is the ultimate solution for extreme overclockers, gamers, and PC enthusiasts.