Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/2GN Memory Kit

Introduction:

   Kingston Technology is one of the world leaders in the memory market. Their popular HyperX series is geared for the computer enthusiasts that want quality high performance memory, however Kingston produces the full line of memory from value to top of the line.

   Today I have for you the Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/2GN Memory Kit. This is a 2x1GB DDR2 kit rated for PC2-6400 (800mhz) speeds. It's also programmed with NVIDIA's new Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP) and is marketed as "SLI-Ready". Kingston makes a twin set to this without the "SLI-Ready" branding also. The "N" at the very end of the model number denotes the NVIDIA SLI Ready moniker.

About Kingston

Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world’s independent memory leader.

Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and cell phones. In 2005, the company's sales exceeded $3.0 billion.

With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs almost 2,900 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success.

Kingston serves an international network of distributors, resellers, retailers and OEM customers on six continents. The company also provides contract manufacturing and supply chain management services for semiconductor manufacturers and system OEMs.

Specifications:

Description: 2GB 800MHz DDR2 Low-Latency CL4 (4-4-4-12) DIMM (NVIDIA SLI-Ready)

Detailed Specifications: Standard 128M X 64 Non-ECC 800MHz 240-pin Unbuffered DIMM (SDRAM-DDR2, 2.0V, CL4, Gold)  (Datasheet)

Additional Info: Memory timings are 5-5-5-15.

A Closer Look:

   The Kingston retail packaging for their memory is actually different from most other companies like Corsair, OCZ, Mushkin, etc. It's not the plain, clear, and seemingly "generic" packaging, but rather a much more professional look with black back and clear cover. It's two piece, not clamshell style.

   The wraparound label sticker for the package is nice also as it further confirms your exact kit's specs. It's a refreshing departure from the plain, clear packaging with zero information on it. So kudos to Kingston for the professional look.

   Once inside the package, we see a stunning brushed aluminum blue pair of memory sticks. I don't know about you guys, but honestly, the Kingston HyperX sticks have always been some of my favorite "looking" memory kits. They're easy on the eyes for sure.

   The blue brushed aluminum heatspreaders are two-piece (one of each side of the memory) like a lot of the high end memory in the market right now. The two-piece design is fortified with two metal clips on the top of each stick. There is also fragtape holding the spreaders to the memory modules inside, so it's not coming off easily, and also aids in heat dissipation with a good snug adhesion.