Category: Memory
Manufacturer: Kingston
Product: Kingston HyperX DDR2 800 CAS3
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Price: $200

Intro
Kingston has been in the business of producing RAM for around 20 years. In fact they patented the SIMM (single in-line memory module), which is still the standard layout for RAM modules with multiple memory chips on a single PCB. In 2002 they ushered in the HyperX moniker, which stands for their high-performance, top of the line series. And that leads us to the review today today of an impressive set of DDR2 800 Kingston HyperX.

Now the speed may not catch your attention, but the timings surely should at 3-3-3-10. Yes that is CAS latency 3 right there. There are only a few sets of 2GB 800MHz memory kits that hit CAS latency 3, and none of them can touch the 3-3-3-10 stock. According to the Kingston press release 3-3-3 latencies are considered the “holy grail” of memory timings at 800MHz and they are the first to achieve them at stock speeds. An impressive feat when you compare them to other memory sticks on the market and that no one else can boast such timings. The question we are going to ask is just how well do these “ultra low latency” HyperX modules stack up to high bandwidth modules in the age old battle of low timings vs. high speeds.

The Packaging

Kingston goes with the clamshell style packaging similar to other manufacturers. It’s a two piece shell that is held together by the tape-like label with the ram details; model number, serial number, specifications, etc. The RAM fits in nice and secure, and is easy to open and reuse if need be.