Kingston has announced new low-latency HyperX DDR3 memory modules for performance notebooks.
The new HyperX DDR3 SO-DIMM memory comes pre-programmed with memory timings of 5-5-5-15, yet the memory is still able to offer a speed of 1066 MHz. The pre-programmed tight timings should make for an easy way to boost memory performance, even when faced with a lack of memory tweaking options in the notebook’s BIOS. Kingston offers the new DDR3 memory in a 4 GB kit (2 x 2 GB), which also includes metal heat-spreaders. The metal heat-spreaders should help keep the memory running cool and stable, but with the memory requiring only 1.5 V being crammed into the tight spaces of a notebook, we can’t see any real benefits here.
The MSRP of the 4 GB kit is $228 and goes by the product number KHX8500S3ULK2/4G. As noted in the chart below, the MSRP of the new HyperX memory is a tad on the expensive side when compared to other 4 GB DDR3 SO-DIMM memory kits. Kingston also offers DDR2 HyperX notebook memory, which appear fairly competitive in price at e-retailers. Kingston’s HyperX memory comes with a lifetime warranty and 24/7 technical support.
| DDR3 SO-DIMM Brand | Speed | Timings | Capacity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstong HyperX 4 GB | 1066 MHz | 5-5-5-15 | 2 x 2 GB | $228 MSRP |
| Mushkin 4 GB | 1066 MHz | 7-7-7-20 | 2 x 2 GB | $119.99* |
| Mushkin 2 GB | 1066 MHz | 7-7-7-20 | 2 x 1 GB | $76.99* |
| G.Skill 4 GB | 1333 MHz | 9-9-9-24 | 2 x 2 GB | $119.99* |
*Prices according to Newegg.com on December 4, 2008. All voltages rated at 1.5 V.