Patriot’s Viper Xtreme 5 Aurum RAM Drowns in Glitter as Storage Prices Skyrocket

Patriot’s Viper Xtreme 5 Aurum RAM kit arrives with all the glitz of a Vegas slot machine—just as storage prices hit a fever pitch.

The DDR5-10000 (2x24GB) module features a 'flashy' heat-spreader design optimized for light/dark builds, but its 10,000 MT/s speed remains the sole confirmed benchmark amid unconfirmed pricing details.

CES 2026 coverage revealed competing Viper SSDs: the PV593 (14,000/13,000 MB/s sequential read/write, 2M IOPS random read) and EP Express (800/600 MB/s sequential read/write, 4K video support).

The Storage Hub combines USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity with 4K@60Hz HDMI, 100W PD 3.0, and 128GB-1TB storage, positioning itself as both a productivity tool and portable storage solution.

Industry context remains murky. DRAM and NAND prices remain volatile, with IDC predicting potential 8% PC price hikes. Patriot’s DDR5 SODIMM prototype modules have reached 10,000 MT/s, but no production timelines or pricing have been confirmed for the Aurum kit.