Kingston HyperX 1600 MHz 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 KHX1600C9D3K2/4G Memory Kit Review
Conclusion
I was impressed by this RAM. Even though it is rated to run at 9-9-9-27 at 1.7-1.9V at DDR3-1600 MHz speeds, I was able to run this kit at even lower timings. I was able to run this kit at 8-8-7-21 while maintaining stability. While overclocking I was able to achieve a 120MHz overclock on the stock voltage but wasn’t able to progress beyond this speed after even raising the voltage. I would like to reiterate that your overclocking capabilty with this RAM kit might differ as I’m not using the most overclocking friendly motherboard.
Alongwith good performance, Kingston offers a lifetime warranty. While the well known name and reputation of Kingston would give me that extra incentive to buy this RAM, this kit ends up slightly on the pricier side on Newegg as it currently retails for $136. Other similar 4GB 1600 MHz kits are available for less money.
Pros –
- Low Profile
- Good looking design
- Lower than rated timings at DDR3-1600 MHz speed
- Lifetime warranty
Cons-
- Price
I would like to award this kit the ABT recommended award.
Good point. I had to buy some DDR2 recently and I was surprised that the prices went up so quickly. I delayed in purchase and it ended up costing me double. Not cool. DDR3 will see me soon enough.
Please do let us know about that DDR4 when the birdie whispers in your ear. =) Just email any of the editors here, including myself, or let us know in the forum. Thanks in advance.
Hey, buddy.
My HyperX 1600 DDR3 has been OCed to 2000MHz with the latency 10-10-10-26.
Actually, I’d like to upload the CPU-Z capture onto here, though.
@Daniel
You can do it in our forum and link to this review.