I have a bit of an unusual review for you today. I usually have a 2x1GB configuration when I'm reviewing a 2GB kit, like my PC2-6400 review here, however this time I have a total of 4 memory sticks to make up a total of 4GB (two 2x1GB kits). The reason for this odd setup is because these kits are very similiar with only a 50MHz difference. Now keep in mind you probably won't want to use these kits together in the same board, however you could certainly pick a kit and use two of them together without a problem as long as there's room on your board for 4 DDR2 memory modules.

   On to the hardware here, this PC2-9200 KHX HyperX dual channel memory kit and the PC2-9600 KHX HyperX dual channel memory kits are currently the fastest DDR2 memory kits that Kingston sells. Here's a little bit about Kingston KHX DDR2...

From the Kingston Website:

KHX:DDR2 - It's Here - HyperX DDR2 memory, the next-generation evolution of DDR memory technology. Like all Kingston HyperX products, HyperX DDR2 modules were specifically engineered and designed to meet the rigorous requirements of PC enthusiasts. HyperX DDR2 offers faster speeds, lower latencies, higher data bandwidths and lower power consumption. HyperX is available in single and dual channel memory kits.

Specifications:

For complete specifications on the PC2-9200 2x1GB kit, click here. For complete specifications on the PC2-9600 2x1GB kit, click here.

  The retail packaging is simple and secure. The packages are secured by the factory specifications label tape over the front and sides. So you have to break the tape to open the package. That's good so you know you're getting an un-tampered with package.

   The trademark Kingston blue heatspreaders covering the memory sticks is still one of my favorites. They're just plain damn good looking. And 4 of them stacked up is just sexy. The heatspreaders are made of aluminum and help to dissipate heat generated from high performance memory modules. I've seen a ton of various heatspreaders from many different manufacturers, the Kingston's are some of the most securely mounted. That's a good thing.

   You'll also notice that both kits look absolutely identical other than the specifications label on the box and the modules themselves. Also notice that although these are rated for godlike speeds, Kingston didn't see a need to use some super-robotic-water-cooled-liquid nitrogen infused-cooling system. The stock Kingston heatspreader will keep these modules sufficiently cool even at these speeds so why spend more money to design a heatspreader that won't make it any better than it already is right?