Patriot Signature, 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600MHz DIMM Memory Module with CL11

This memory product is effective, stable, and works as advertised. The memory brand does have experience and success in the desktop/server build and upgrade market. The memory is affordable and even works with similar chips rated at the same speed (when applicable or tested). I'd recommend Patriot as I have used it successfully at least 4 times or more in the last 10 years.

Bought two sticks of this memory for a rebuild of a computer that was given to me. Found out that one of the memory slots was broken so I only used one but it runs faster than the original memory of the same specs. Would buy again.

I purchased this Patriot 4GB RAM chip to occupy the remaining memory chip slot on my daughter's computer. She has a six-year-old HP. When the hard drive failed about a month ago, I decided to max out the RAM at the same time I replaced the dead hard drive. Sure, I would have loved to purchase a new computer, but one with the same capability as the one she had would have cost in the vicinity of a thousand dollars. With this Patriot RAM costing less than $20, and a new Seagate 2TB drive coming in at under $60, my daughter's old computer has taken on a second life and runs a lot faster than it did before. Granted, going from 12GB to 16GB of RAM is no showstopper, but the computer's bootup and operating speed increase is noticeable. Why Patriot RAM? Because I've been upgrading computer RAM here and there for several years and I've never had a Patriot RAM chip fail in one of my (or my daughter's) computers, and I've never had one arrive DOA. I like sticking with a brand I have always been able to depend on and trust.

I got this RAM stick as part of a suggested kit to build my first computer for gaming/video production. The RAM fit into my motherboard with no problem and at 4GB, it was a great start. Months later, I decided it was time for an upgrade and bought the same stick from the same page. But the stick I got wasn't the product at all and wasn't made for my motherboard. Let's say it's been nearly a year and a half that I decided to try to upgrade again when games are getting more memory-demanding and video production could be faster. I have a program that came with my motherboard driver CD that allows me to look into the details of each RAM stick inserted into the board. That, and a lot of researching, along with Amazon's handy tool to look up your motherboard to check comparability: gave me some confidence to try repurchasing the same stick again.It arrived yesterday and it fits fine. Sure, I might have been sent a fluke on accident. But I want to make it absolutely clear to everyone to make sure the stick you're getting is:1) Compatible with your motherboard. You can check with software like mine (called ET6, btw.) and Amazon's compatibility tool. Typically located at the top of the screen when you're viewing a RAM stick product.2) Get the exact same RAM that's in your computer right now. Basically, you'll run into less problems, but it's been argued that you could mix different sizes and manufacturer's sticks. I just think it's better safe than sorry.3) Don't get too greedy. There's barely a downside to having more than a total of 16GB of RAM, but really you only need to get the amount of RAM for your purposes. Even 32GB is considered overkill for computers nowadays. RAM can get expensive, so the major downside is money spent with minimal return.The problem I faced by getting the RAM stick that I didn't order is probably just a one-time thing, which is why I give it 4-stars. Other than that: good product, not too expensive. Will buy again to get me up to that 16GB amount on my rig.