Patriot Unveils Viper Xtreme 5 Aurum DDR5 and 14GB/s SSDs at CES 2026

Patriot Memory has introduced 15 new DDR5 memory kits and a suite of high-speed storage solutions at CES 2026, targeting enthusiasts demanding peak bandwidth. The announcement comes as the industry faces tightening supply, with IDC reporting potential PC price increases of up to 8% due to volatile DRAM and NAND costs.

Viper Xtreme 5 Aurum: 10,000 MT/s Performance

The centerpiece of Patriot's lineup is the Viper Xtreme 5 Aurum DDR5 kit, featuring a gold heat spreader designed to complement both light and dark chassis builds. The company displayed a 2x24GB prototype running at 10,000 MT/s, signaling aggressive binning for the new platform. Standard configurations will likely utilize standard ICs, but the engineering sample suggests headroom for extreme overclocking.

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Patriot also revealed a DDR5 SODIMM module with a maximum capacity of 48GB (1x48GB), addressing the growing demand for high-density memory in compact form factors. The standard Viper Steel 5 line was also present, offering more conservative speeds for mainstream users.

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Storage: PCIe 5.0 Reaches 14,000 MB/s

On the storage front, Patriot introduced the Viper PV593 PCIe 5.0 x4 SSD, claiming sequential read speeds of 14,000 MB/s and write speeds of 13,000 MB/s. Random read performance is rated at up to 2,000K IOPS. The drive joins the Viper PV563, a PCIe 5.0 option available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities with either graphene strips or full heatsinks.

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For PCIe 4.0 systems, the Viper VP4300 Lite offers capacities ranging from 500GB to 4TB. These drives utilize current-gen controllers to saturate the x4 interface, providing a cost-effective alternative to the bleeding-edge PV593.

Mobile and Console Expansion

Patriot is expanding beyond internal components with a new Storage Hub for mobile devices. The hub connects via USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 and features an HDMI port supporting 4K@60Hz output and a USB-C PD 3.0 port accepting up to 100W of power. Internal storage options range from 128GB to 1TB, effectively turning smartphones and tablets into workstation-capable devices.

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Nintendo Switch 2 owners receive a dedicated storage option with the Patriot EP Express. This MicroSD Express card utilizes a PCIe 3.0 x1 interface to deliver sequential read speeds of 800 MB/s and write speeds of 600 MB/s. The card supports 4K video recording and high-bitrate capture, available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB capacities.

Market Implications

While specific pricing remains undisclosed, the introduction of these high-end components coincides with industry-wide supply constraints. The 10,000 MT/s memory kits and 14GB/s SSDs will likely command premium pricing at launch. Consumers looking to upgrade should monitor availability closely, as the combination of new product launches and volatile component pricing suggests limited stock and high demand for these flagship products.