The Viper Steel series has been designed for the latest Intel and AMD platforms, offering the best performance and stability for the most demanding computing environments. The Viper Steel features a specially designed high-performance aluminum heat shield for a clean steel look on any motherboard. The Viper Steel is engineered to deliver solid performance even in the most challenging applications. The memory modules of the Viper Steel series by Patriot are made from the highest quality materials and are hand-tested and validated for system compatibility.