With Nehalem being confined to DDR3 only, memory makers are beginning to leave DDR2 in the dust as they push to release bigger and better DDR3 kits. Patriot has just announced a kit with the best of both worlds in capacity and high performance.

The new Viper Series 4GB PC3-16000 kit is capable of operating at its rated 2000MHz speed with timings of 9-9-9-24 at 2.0v. If you're running an NVIDIA 790i SLI platform these modules also feature EPP2.0 to optimize their specification automatically.

You can read more about Patriot's new DDR3 PC3-16000/2000MHz 4GB kit within the official PR here folks.

Patriot Memory, a global provider of premium quality memory module and flash memory solutions, today unveiled their 4GB DDR3 2000MHz low latency Viper series memory kit. The newest addition to Patriot's Viper series, the 2000MHz kit boasts both high-density and high-frequency, enhancing overclocking capabilities for gamers and PC enthusiasts alike on today's latest DDR3 platforms.

"Patriot's DDR3 2000MHz memory kits are perfect for PC gamers and enthusiasts," said Les Henry, Technical Director of Patriot Memory. "Capable of handling the demands that high-bandwidth multimedia programs and PC games require, the 4GB PC3-16000 2000MHz memory has the perfect combination of density and speed to push systems beyond what is currently imaginable."