The 2TB Patriot Viper VP4300 is a bit pricey, but it delivers impressive performance and durability. It’s a great choice for PC gamers who also use a PlayStation 5, as it’s compatible with Sony’s console.
Pros:
- Impressive writing speed
- Compatible with PS5
- Excellent endurance rating
Cons:
- Reading speed lags behind competitors
- Higher price tag
Patriot Viper VP4300: Quick Review
Sony’s PlayStation 5 now supports various SSD drive types, offering gamers more storage options. The Patriot Viper VP4300 stands out in this regard.
Features:
- Utilizes PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe technology with DDR4 DRAM cache.
- Available in 1TB and 2TB variants with two heat shield options: aluminum and graphene.
- Promises impressive sequential read speeds up to 7,400MB/s and write speeds up to 6,800MB/s.
Price:
- The 2TB version is priced at $189.99, while the 1TB version is more budget-friendly at $119.99.
Performance:
- The VP4300 excels in CrystalDiskMark 8 scores, offering expected speed for gaming and PC tasks.
- However, it may not be the fastest option for PCIe 5.0-capable systems or VR gaming due to slightly slower read speeds.
Endurance and Warranty:
- Boasts a 2000TBW endurance rating and comes with a standard five-year warranty, ensuring longevity.
Benchmarks:
- CrystalDiskMark Sequential: 7,389 read / 6,799 write
- CrystalDiskMark Random Q32: 4,459 read / 3,805 write
- Second 25GB file copy: 16 seconds
- 25GB file transfer rate: 1,677 MB/s
- PCMark10 SSD Overall: 2,660
- PCMark10 SSD Memory Bandwidth: 323.93 MB/s
Heat Shields:
- The aluminum and graphene heat shields offer thermal management, though not interchangeable.
- The graphene heat shield is sleeker and more suitable for compact devices like laptops or the PS5.
While not the absolute fastest, the Patriot Viper VP4300 offers respectable performance and compatibility with PS5. Its endurance and warranty make it a reliable choice for gamers and creatives seeking high-performance storage.
