Editorial Reviews
Find out what others have to say about Kingston's HyperX memory products.
Legitreviews.com
Nathan Kirsch
August 14, 2008
Legit Bottom Line: The Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR3 1800MHz memory kit with Intel XMP makes life easier for those with Intel motherboards that support Intel XMP memory kits and still has all the overclocking potential one would expect from a HyperX memory kit.
Virtual Hideout
August 6, 2008
Diceman
Kingston HyperX 3GB DDR2 PC2-5300 SO-DIMM kit
I'm thoroughly satisfied with the upgrade. What else can I say? Being a hardware enthusiast I just feel better having a larger, faster and a lower latency memory kit in my laptop. And to have it come from a top name like Kingston is just all the more sweeter.
I think my biggest surprise, and delight, was right after I installed the new Kingston 3GB kit and booted up for the first time. To have everything set itself to 4-4-4-12 and work perfectly was just great. I really thought I would have to dig into the BIOS and force it to run at Kingston's SPD ratings, but to my enjoyment, I didn't.
I've been using the new Kingston HyperX 3GB kit for 2-3 weeks now running it everyday doing countless tasks for hours on end each day. I have experienced ZERO problems with it. I couldn't be happier. Since I'm the editor here on VH, and this is my choice for my personal machine, I think it's only right to give it an Editors Choice Award! Anyone looking to upgrade their notebook memory and you're using Windows Vista, I would strongly recommend the new Kingston HyperX notebook memory kits.
Aselabs
August 4, 2008
Aron Schatz
Kingston HyperX 2GB DDR3 1800MHz DIMM kit
Kingston has delivered a worthy upgrade to the original KHX14400 kit that did not include XMP support. Not only does it have better features, but it performed better as well. If your system can handle 1800MHz RAM, this kits delivers performance you would expect from a company like Kingston. The price is pretty much right at this point in time.
 Virtual Hideout
July 9, 2008
Temujin
Let me say the memory didn't encounter one issue using the memory from 1066 to 1600 MHz. The system was error free throughout each tested frequency.
In all reality, even extreme enthusiasts will be happy with its stock maximum frequencies and timings.
... if it's Kingston's quality you want, you'll absolutely get it in the HyperX 1600 MHz DDR3 2GB Dual Channel Memory Kit.
 Legit Reviews
June 12, 2008
Nathan Kirsch
Kingston 2GB 800 Mhz HyperX FB-DIMM Kit
The Kingston 800MHz HyperX FB-DIMMs are hands down the most innovative cooling design that we have seen Kingston bring to market. The design is
flawless and the modules run cooler than any other FB-DIMMs that we have seen. For those that want even better cooling, simply place a fan on the
modules like we did and you'll notice another massive temperature reduction. When it comes to building a high-end enthusiast platform using the
Intel Skulltrail motherboard having the right memory modules is critical and Kingston should be the top brand on the short shopping list.
 Mikhailtech
June 1, 2008
Andrew Schembri
Kingston HyperX PC2-5300 DDR2 SO-DIMM Low Latency kit
The Kingston PC2-5300 SO-DIMM RAM is an excellent product. The 4-4-4-12 timings @ 667MHz are much faster than the stock timings for most laptops.
The lack of heat spreaders ensures compatibility with all laptops. Installation was easy since most laptops have both of their RAM sockets on the
bottom now and they also have their timings set for auto SPD, so no configuration was required.
 i4u News
May 8, 2008
Shane McGlaun
Kingston HyperX KHX14400D3LLK2/2GN DDR3-1800 Nvidia SLi Ceritfied Memory kit
Verdict: If you are looking for a reasonably priced DDR3 kit for your gaming machine that has some overclocking headroom, the Kingston HyperX KHX14400D3K2/2GN kit is worth a look. At $400 it performs well and looks good too.
 Big Bruin
April 7, 2008
Jason Kohrs
Kingston HyperX 1GB PC2-9600 DDR2 Memory Kit
There really isn't anyting negative to discuss regarding this Kingston HyperX PC2-9600 kit and its performance. It puts up solid numbers in benchmarks, and the system performance was surprisingly smooth considering what a memory hog Vista can be. The only issue people should keep in mind is that you need to feed these modules 2.3V, and not all boards are capable of doing that.
Pros:
>> High speed and low latency
>> Capable of overclocking well beyond 1200MHz
>> Strong performance could discourage a DDR3 upgrade
 Benchmarkreviews.com
April 9, 2008
Olin Coles
HyperX DDR3 1625MHz 2GB kit - KHX13000D3LLK2/2G (PC3-13000)
In conclusion, Kingston's KHX13000D3LLK2/2G PC3-13000 DDR3 1625MHz 2x1GB RAM Kit offers excellent performance for hardware enthusiasts while also remaining an attractive OEM solution for higher-end system builders. Resellers may find this an attractive kit to meet the needs of two separate consumer groups. The HyperX modules are good for pushing the rest of your system well beyond the manufacturer's intended specifications, however until enthusiast and overclockers can create a larger demand the price of such products will remain high.
 Hardwarelogic.com
April 8, 2008
Rich Caporali
HyperX PC3-13000 2GB Memory Kit
The Kingston HyperX PC3-13000 2GB Memory Kit we tested today is more than just a new look for Kingston, as it proved to be a great performer under a variety of settings. From 1509MHz at CAS 6 to 1849MHz at CAS 8, the Kingston HyperX PC3-13000 2GB Memory Kit struts it stuff extremely well. Its 1625MHz clockspeed makes it a good choice for those looking to push their P35 motherboard and its 1066/1333FSB, or those looking to build a top of the line X38 or X48 based system with their 1600FSB.
 
Think Computers
March 25, 2008
Greg Baden
Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 8GB
The Kingston DataTraveler HyperX USB drives certainly have some power coming behind the HyperX logo. These USB drives are the fastest that Kingston puts out. I would recommend
the DTHX USB drives to anyone who is looking for a USB drive that has fast transfer rates, fast access times, and someone who doesn't find money to be a big issue.
Icrontic.com
March 19, 2008
Mike D.
Kingston HyperX PC2-8500 (KHX8500D2K2/2G) 2GB kit
At only about $75 and with a lifetime warranty, the Hyper-X PC2-8500 kit is an excellent value. I’m happy to award this kit with Icrontic’s “Stamp of Approval”. I’d like to sincerely thank Kingston for sending us this sample.
Hardware Arena (Turkey)
February 20, 2008
Yazar Ahmet Taruz
Kingston HyperX DDR3-1800 (PC3-14400) 2GB kit
Think Computers
Feburary 22, 2008
Frank Stroupe
Kingston HyperX DDR3-1375 (PC3-11000) 2GB kit
The Kingston HyperX PC3-11000 KHX11000D3LLK2/2G is a nice set of memory modules. They performed significantly better than the DDR2-1333 memory I compared
them to, and they did overclock some beyond the advertised rating with performance gains. As far as flexibility, this memory should perform on virtually every DDR3
motherboard on the market.
OC Work Bench
Feburary 12, 2008
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1800 MHz 2GB kit
The Kingston KHX14400D2K2/2G DDR3-1800 (PC14400) performed as spec with the rated speed. As more Intel processors are able to scale up to 400-500MHz CPU CLK, the Kingston
DDR3-1800 will definitely be one of the choices of the overclockers who wants to run it at a ratio of 1:2 to maximise the bandwidth available.
CPU3D.com
February 12, 2008
Winston Chim
Kingston HyperX DDR3 1800 MHz 2GB kit
Final words: Kingston has done it again. These HyperX PC3-14400 2Gb kit are one of the highest performing DDR3 memory available. They overclock really well, and is probably more suitable
for high-end users and hardcore enthusiasts with deep pockets. They're not cheap, but you do get life-time warranty with it...
Pros:
- Very good peformance
- Good overclocking potential
- Life-time warranty
Driver Heaven
January 3, 2008
Stuart "Veridian3" Davidson
Kingston HyperX DDR2 1066 2GB kit
The Kingston HyperX DDR2-1066 modules produced some very impressive performance figures and while they do not feature SPD profiles for their advertised settings we had no problems
configuring them to run at DDR2-1066 with 5-5-5-15 timings. Something which does not come across well in the pictures is how nice these modules look, in the "flesh" they appear very
professional and would be at home in any system with a case window. Combine great looks and excellent perfomance with a very competitive retail price and it is possible to configure four
modules in a 4GB configuration.
Legit Reviews
August 16, 2007
Nate Kirsch
Kingston 2GB 1375MHz DDR3 Memory Kit (KHX11000D3ULK2/2G)
Legit Bottom Line: The Kingston 2GB ultra low-latency DDR3 1375MHz HyperX memory kit offers tight timings that other kits just can't match and as a result are the fastest modules on the market at PC3-10666 or PC3-11000 speed grades.
Virtual Hideout
August 12, 2007
Temujin
Kingston HyperX PC3-11000 DDR3 2x1GB Memory Kit
Conclusion: One thing is for sure, the ASUS P5K3 Deluxe WiFi-AP Edition Motherboard and Kingston HYPER-X PC3-11000 Memory make one perfectly extreme combination! I'd like to recommend this memory to anyone needing one of the best memory kits around to compliment their latest Intel Core 2 Duo.
 Bytesector
March 30, 2006
Chris Wood
Kingston HyperX PC2-7200
The bandwidth of this memory was higher than OCZ’s memory while maintaining the exact same FSB and timing setups, which means that this memory just performs better. I am quite impressed with the new record set for memory bandwidth and wonder if it will take more Kingston memory to break the record.
We give this: Four out of 5 stars
 5.46 GHz – One of the fastest PCs in the world on display at CeBIT 2006
 asetek (DK), Kingston Technology Europe Ltd., and Western Digital (US) have joined forces to build and demonstrate one of the fastest commercially available PCs in the world at CeBIT 2006. The Dream Machine, equipped with top picked hardware running CPU speed at amazing 5.46 GHz, was on display at asetek’s booth (Hall 22, Stand C20).
The jointly configured system based on, VapoChill? LightSpeed CPU cooling, WaterChill? graphics and motherboard chipset cooling, Kingston HyperX 900MHz DDR2 2GB memory, WD Raptor? X hard drives and Intel P4 3.8GHz CPU, forms the basis of the ultimate Dream Machine for PC enthusiasts and gamers.
Learn more about the asetek 5.46GHz system
Legit Reviews
April 25, 2005
Reviewed By: Nathan Kirsch
Kingston PC-6000 Memory Model # KHX6000D2K21G
Kingston took a step in the right direction with the launch of their PC2-6000 part as DDR2 memory is now starting to reach speeds that haven't been seen before. With new chipsets like the NVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition and the Intel i955X Express entering the market we are starting to see support for beyond DDR2-667 memory. Kingston's launch of PC2-6000 memory modules enters the market timed with these new chipsets to take advantage of the new features. DDR2 memory wasn't exciting when it was launched, but DDR2 memory is now getting interesting as memory frequencies continue to rise.
Legit Bottom Line:
Kingston's HyperX PC2-6000 memory raises the performance bar for DDR2 memory beyond 667MHz and keeps tight timings (4-4-4) a reality.
Kingston HyperX Ultra Low Latency PC3200
Mikhailtech.com
Mikhail Ivanenkov
February 12, 2005
Pros
Good presentation
High quality
Great performance at stock
Plenty of overclocking headroom
Nice performance boost (18-19%, you could quite possibly get more)
Lifetime warranty
Cons
None
The Ultra Low Latency HyperX PC3200 is a great performer, short and sweet. Couple this with Samsung's outstanding TCCD chips and Kingston's lifetime
warranty and you have a sure winner. I really can't complain about anything with this memory.
 ViperLair.com
Brooke Moore
December 24, 2004
Kingston HyperX PC5400: We review Kingston's latest HyperX kit which brings us from DDR-1 to DDR-2
Final Words
Brook's $0.02:
Kingston HyperX PC2-5400 has opened my eyes to DDR2 memory. My initial thoughts were that the performance increase was not going to be something we would see for sometime. I also
had the misconception many do about the CAS ratings and how high all of the DDR2 modules seem to be. Yes there are faster and tighter DDR modules on the market, if you are lucky
enough to have a motherboard that supports both and you don't OC, you might just stick with DDR memory. If, however, you want to pump up the FSB, Kingston HyperX will fill that request,
and wait for the BIOS updates to show you what it is truly made of...
Hubert's $0.02
I am currently using a couple sticks of the same ram in my main setup, and they have held up very well in our constant FSB fluctuations during various tests over the past several weeks. I have
not had the same overclocking success as Brook did, but we're pretty certain it's our board holding us back, as the HyperX's overclocking ability is currently on par with Corsair with our current
test boards. Using our RST Pro2 card, the Kingston HyperX PC5400 passed the 667MHz clock speeds without errors, which is still well under what Kingston markets the ram at. For the
performance (as well as potential performance if your board can handle it), the $289 USD makes it one of the cheapest choices out there, and well deserving of our highest honour.
 www.vr-zone.com
Author: Paul
December 6, 2004
Kingston's HyperX KHX3200UL modules have received 92 VR-Marks!
Priced at $265, Kingston's HyperX KHX3200UL modules are the cheapest of the three featured today, and are also the best performing. As expected with modules using the same Samsung
TCCD memory chips, all three pairs of memory performed very close to one another at our set speeds and timings, but the KHX3200UL sticks by Kingston were able to get up to 284MHz FSB,
7MHz higher than Corsair's 3200XL Pro modules.
The fact of the matter is that Kingston's HyperX KHX3200UL's modules are priced lower and perform better than the offerings we saw from Corsair and OCZ, and that's why we've awarded the
KHX3200UL modules our Editors Choice Gold Award with a score of 92 VR-Marks.
Madshrimps.be
Author: Liquid3D
November 1, 2004
Kingston HyperX PC2-5400 DDR2 Memory
Kingston has designed and manufactured another winner in their HyperX PC2 5400. The memory has been running trouble free for almost a month now, and is most impressive in its ability to run at only
1.80V. While most DDR2 667 requires 1.90V default, Kingston is the only memory I've tested which didn't require the additional voltage.
This reflects Kingston's use of high-quality IC's, and astute engineering. Many have been apprehensive about the PCIe and DDR2 route. Personally I feel it's the future and it has arrived early. The BGA
technology has many advantages over its predecessor including higher speeds, lower voltage requirements, cooler running and excellent overclockability.
Hothardware.com
Marco Chiapetta
October 27, 2004
DDR2 Shoot-Out: Corsair vs. Kingston
At about $292, the Kingston KHX5400D2K/1G DDR2 memory kit is some of the least expensive high-speed DR2 memory currently available, and its performance throughout our battery of tests
was very good. And where it did "lose" a test, the margin of defeat was miniscule at best. These modules hit a higher clock speed than Corsair's when using more aggressive 3-3-3-10 timings,
and when configured at 4-4-4-12 timings they overclocked a few MHz higher than Corsair's kit as well. Overclockers who want to hit extreme front side bus speeds, look no further. Kingston
has a great product in their line-up in the KHX5400D2K/1G DDR2 memory kit. We're giving it a 9 on the Heat Meter.
Insanetek.com
September 15, 2004
By: John Chen
Kingston HyperX PC3200UL
"Overclocking the memory was quite fun. Right from the start, I knew that the memory was capable of hitting at least 250FSB."
Bjorn3d.com
August 27, 2004
Kingston PC3200 Ultra Low Latency Memory
".Kingston has brought a true contender to the table. Great performance and awesome overclocking ability shines through with the KHX3200ULK 1GB kit."
Clubedohardware.com
August 26, 2004
Kingston HyperX 4000 512 MB
"The DDR Kingston HyperX 4000 512 MB module has very good performance. The manufacturer offers several kinds of DDR memories for different markets, from regular users to
overclocking lovers, and it does its job well. The frequency achieved by the module we tested allowed a 828 MHz overclocking in our Pentium 4…"
Viper Lair
July 19, 2004
Kingston HyperX PC4300 Memory
"Kingston have produced a quality kit here that won't let you down…"
EXTREME Overclocking.com
July 19, 2004
Kingston HyperX 1024MB PC4300 Dual Channel DDR Memory Kit
"We achieved a nice overclock from some already fast speed memory, and have seen similar results from other reviews."
bigDinoTech.com
July 09, 2004
Kingston HyperX pc4300 1GB Memory Kit
"All I can say abou this memory kit is I love it. It supports very high clock speeds and it can run at low latency settings at lower clock speeds. It is also a perfect tool for overclocking systems
even higher. This memory kit that definitely deserves a spot on my main gaming rig." Overall: 9.5!
CRN.com
June 17, 2004
KINGSTON NAMED A 2004 ULTIMATE CUSTOM SOLUTIONS WINNER BY THE CRN TEST CENTER
CMP Media's CRN, the newsweekly of vital information for business and technology integrators, awarded Kingston's HyperX memory as the 2004 Ultimate Custom Solution. Throughout the year, the Director
of CRN Labs, John Yacono and the CRN Test Center review, select and test the most cutting-edge technology available on the market to create an Ultimate Custom Solution. The Test Center rates the
vendor partners on product criteria such as quality, functionality, performance, and innovation. The end result are solutions that use the most innovative, feature-rich and reliable products manufactured
by today's top vendors.
AllHardwareZone.com
February 29, 2004
By: Chris Carnut
Kingston HyperX KHX3500K2/512
A value packed overclocker dual channel memory kit
"With a crisp appearance, solid performance, sizeable overclocking potential, and a reputation for quality, this Kingston RAM would make a good choice for those with AMD machines, or mildly
overclocked Pentium 4C's...If you are looking for a well priced PC3500 dual channel kit, the Kingston HyperX PC3500 package is the way to go."
SystemCooling.com
February 26, 2004
Author: Tom Rybak/Tommy
Kingston's HyperX PC3500 CL2 1GB Dual Channel Memory Kit
"If we learned anything from this review I think it's that Kingston has done an amazing job with their HyperX memory. They most definitely earned the right to be called one of the best..."
Legit Reviews
February 20 , 2004
Reviewed By: Nathan Kirsch
Kingston HyperX DDR533 Dual Pack (1GB)
When it comes down to price versus performance for extreme performance memory HyperX PC-4300 is just about as good as it gets...Legit Bottom Line: Kingston HyperX PC-4300 is very fast,
stable and comes in at a price point a tad lower than other brand name competitors!
1sweetpc.com
February 16, 2004
Reviewer: Kheez69
1GB Dual Channel Kit (2x512mb) PC4000 HyperX CL333
The Kingston PC4000 HyperX 1GB Dual Channel kit is truly a kickass buy. With timings of 500mhz DDR with dual channel this RAM will power the most intense gaming systems to date.
HardOCP.com
January 3, 2004
Author: Kyle Bennett
Editor: Sean Quinn
Kingston threw their hat into the enthusiast ring this year with their HyperX memories and they made a big splash. We wondered if they were going to follow up their introduction with more solid enthusiast
products, and it turns out that's exactly what they did all year long. We've used gigs and gigs worth of Kingston HyperX memory in our product testing this year, and it has proven to be a truly solid enthusiast
product that [H]ard|OCP can fully recommend to anyone.
GamersDepot.com
January 13, 2004
Author: Duane Pemberton
Memory of the Year: Kingston HyperX
Kingston's release of HyperX proved its seriousness about being the top-dog in the world of memory performance. Available in a variety of speeds, HyperX over-clocks very well, is ultra-stable
and does ever-so-slightly edge out the best from Corsair.
Club Overclocker
January 12 2004
Author: Michael
Editor: Andy & Scott
Kingston PC4000 HyperX - Club Overclocker Rating of 9.5 out of 10!
"Kingston offers the HyperX series of DDR in a PC-4000 Dual-Channel kit which is aimed squarely at the Overclockers."
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