Computex 2015 - Day 3

Computex 2015 - Patriot

Like many memory companies, Patriot was showing off its 16GB DDR4 modules. These will be sold under the Viper branding and will come in 64GB and 128GB kits with speeds in excess of 2,500MHz,


The main news, however, is that Patriot is diversifying and joining a long list of companies in the gaming peripherals market, with a new keyboard, two new mice and a headset all being readied for a July launch, again as part of the Viper family.


The V760 keyboard is mechanical and uses brown Kailh switches. It has anti-ghosting technology but we weren't able to deduce its key rollover count. There is per-key, full spectrum RGB backlighting, USB pass-through and 12 multimedia/special function keys accessible via the FN key and F keys 1 through 12. Lastly, there are six programmable macro keys and the V760 also has an aluminium structure.

The first of the mice, the V350, is a 5,000 DPI optical model with DPI LED indicators and nine programmable buttons. This is extended to 45 programmable functions since it can hold five separate profiles as well. The most obvious feature, however, is the dual scroll wheel design, although we're not sure what use people will get from this.

The second uses a laser sensor, an 8.200 DPI one to be precise. Other than that, the V560's feature list is similar to the V530, although it does add in customisable LED colours and an adjustable weights system; maximum 29.4g.


Lastly, there's the V360 headset, which is USB-based and offers virtual 7.1 surround system and an 'Ultra Bass Response System'. It has a built in microphone which you fold up to mute, red LED earcups and dedicated motors for vibration which can be toggled on and off with an onboard switch.

We asked Patriot about its plans for SSDs, specifically regarding PCI-E and NVMe, but it has nothing to announce at present.