Kingston HyperX: Opinions

[umpalumpa]

Hi guys,

I was looking at upgrading to the RAM below. Computer use varies including standard office-type tasks, gaming (nothing particularly hardcore), and image editing and manipulation (Photoshop etc). Do you think this RAM would be a good investment?

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Kingston HyperX 2GB 800MHz DDR2 NonECC Low-Lat CL4 (Kit x2)

Product Description: Kingston HyperX memory - 2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB ) - DIMM 240-pin - DDR II

Storage Capacity: 2 GB ( 2 x 1 GB )

Upgrade Type: Industry standard

Technology: DDR II SDRAM

Form Factor: DIMM 240-pin

Memory Speed: 800 MHz ( PC2-6400 )

Data Integrity Check: Non-ECC

CAS Latency: CL4

Features: Unbuffered

Supply Voltage: 2 V

Lead Plating: Gold
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Thanks!

 

[Archangel]

Id go for 667Mhz memory instead of 800,.. the difference in performance is hardly noticable, and you could overclock the memory to 800MHz fairly easy yourself ( correct me if im wrong ) and its much cheaper.

 

[umpalumpa]

Thanks for the input Archangel

Do you think the CAS Latency will be ok? I looked at CL2 and 3 but they're a little out of my price range.

 

[Archangel]

CL of DDR2 is always higher than DDR,... Ive seen RAM wich CL of 5, wich works absolutely great I dont have DDR2 myself atm, so it may be a good to see the responses from people who bought ddr2 ram and are happy with it.

just a question.. how much would the HyperX memory cost you?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145015
and for $20 more the 800MHz version.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145590

 

[umpalumpa]

I'm in the UK, but cost is approximately the same as the Corsair sticks you listed above. Which would you say was the better option: Kingston HyperX or Corsair XMS2?

 

[Archangel]

I cant really answer that tbh... but if i had to choose, i think i would go for the corsair, sine i never tried Kingston, and i have very good xp with corsair so far (RAM of 2 pc's and my current PSU are corsair, and didnt run into trouble so far)

 

[umpalumpa]

Great. Thanks again for the input. I'll have a look at prices for Corsair memory over here.

 

[djray77]

Thats funny you ask this Q, as its pretty much the same question I had.
http://www.computerforum.com/63403-just-bought-some-ram-before-asking-if-good-stuff.html

Its not DDR2 but the same brand, It should arrive tomorrow I can let you know.
I have never used Kingston myself always been a corsair guy, but from what Ive read about this HyperX stuff its pretty damn good for gaming rigs and the timings are good.

 

[Jet]

Kingston used to be the "King" of RAM, before Corsair became famous. They still provide top-quality RAM, though not as much overclocking oriented anymore.