There are two different computer memory markets. On one
side, there are IT professionals who require memory for server based systems and
data centers. These modules offer features like ECC (Error Correction) which is
due in part to the motherboard's memory requirements. On the other side, are home and office
users who need regular desktop PC memory. This type of memory is usually
non-ECC since the supporting motherboards require unbuffered memory.
There are only a few vendors who manufacturer both types of memory. One of those
vendors just happens to be Kingston. Chances are that you've heard of them and
know someone who swears by anything Kingston in their desktop or servers.
Kingston still has
plenty of DDR2 memory modules available since many of the available motherboards
still require DDR2. Now that motherboards requiring DDR3 can be found in greater
numbers, especially with the new X58 release, Kingston has done more to bring us
faster 1600 to 1800 MHz DDR3 modules.
This is good thing since many of the motherboards easily support those
frequencies. But, what about the flagship motherboards that can push memory past
1800 MHz all the way up to 2000 MHz? Well, that's why we're here today. We
finally got our hands on the 2000 MHz goliath among
Kingston's HyperX DDR3 series who is among the few
vendors offering 2000 MHz options.
Features & Specifications:
Retail Kit Package
HyperX DDR3 Memory is Here!
HyperX DDR3 memory; the next generation of DDR
memory technology. Like all Kingston HyperX products, DDR3 modules are
specifically engineered and designed to meet the rigorous requirements of PC
enthusiasts. DDR3 memory offers faster speeds, lower latencies, higher data
bandwidths and lower power consumption than DDR2. HyperX DDR3 modules are
available in
single, dual
and
triple-channel memory kits.
HyperX DDR3* features:
1.7 Volts operation
Memory signal termination inside the memory
chip (On-Die Termination) to prevent reflected signal transmission errors
Operational enhancements to increase memory
performance, efficiency and timing margins
CAS Latencies: 5 (Ultra Low Latency) and 7
(Low Latency)
Currently available in speeds up to 2GHz and
capacities of 2GB, 3GB, and 4GB kits
DDR3 memory modules are not backward
compatible to DDR2 and DDR based motherboards, due to incompatible module
connections (number of pins), voltage and DRAM technology. DDR3 memory
modules have a different key or notch than the same-sized DDR and DDR2
modules to prevent their insertion into an incompatible memory socket.
HyperX modules are available in single, dual and triple-channel memory kits.