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Kingston HyperX 10th Anniversary DDR3-2400 16GB Memory Kit Review

Kingston is celebrating 10 years of HyperX.  Can you believe that HyperX has been around that long? It makes me feel pretty old!  HyperX is of course Kingston’s high performance memory line.  Recently they have added the HyperX name to other high performance products like their solid state drives and flash drives.  To commemorate the 10th Anniversary of HyperX Kingston has released their 10th Anniversary HyperX Memory Kits.  The modules feature an extremely attractive heatspreader, high frequencies, XMP profiles and the heatspreaders are not that large so they will not get in the way of your CPU cooler.  Today we are looking at the KHX24C11X3K4/16X kit which is a 16GB kit (4x 4GB) that operates at 2400MHz with timings of 11-13-13 at 1.65V.

Kingston HyperX Beast DDR3-2133 64GB Memory Kit Review

Not that long ago Kingston announced a new entry into their HyperX line, Beast.  The Beast memory kits are designed for users who want the largest capacity memory available, but still want that performance memory speed and quality.  HyperX Beast is part of the Predator line so it is made for both power users and enthusiasts.  As I said these kits are for people who want large capacities so the lowest capacity kit available is 16GB.  Kingston was nice enough to send us the “big boy” of the line which is the KHX21C11T3FK8/64X kit.  This a 64GB (8x8GB) kit running at 2133MHz with timings of 11-12-11 at 1.65v.  So let’s get started!

Crucial Ballistix Sport Low Profile DDR3-1600 16GB Memory Kit Review

Not that long ago we took a look at Crucial’s Ballistix Tactical Low Profile memory.  Today we are checking out the Ballistix Sport Low Profile memory.  Both of these memory kits solve the dilemma of an aftermarket CPU cooler covering up your memory slots.  This kit is a low profile kit meaning it is going to fit below most aftermarket CPU coolers and be out of the way.  There are not that many choices when it comes to low profile memory so that fact that Crucial is offering their Ballistix line in low profile versions is great.  The memory we are taking a look at today is the 16GB (8GB x 2) kit running with timings of 9-9-9-24 at 1.35v (BLS2K8G3D1609ES2LX0).  Read on as we check out this memory!

Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR3-1866 16GB Memory Kit Review

When it comes to choosing memory for a new system we have many choices.  From the high-end with crazy heatspreaders and LED lights to the plain-jane green modules without any heatspreaders.  Corsair has always been on my list when recommending memory, especially for the high-end.  Previously Corsair’s high-end offering was their Dominator GT line, which were great and were very popular.  Corsair is back with a brand new line called their Dominator Platinum.  The Dominator Platinum modules are built using only select memory ICs, highly-screened for performance and stability and feature a new industrial design and LED lighting effects.  These have to be some of the best looking modules I have seen all year!  But how do they perform?  Read on to find out!

Avexir Core Series DDR3-1600 16GB Memory Kit Review

It is not often we see a new company enter the market in competitive segment like enthusiast memory, but it seems we have a new player here are they seem to me making a name for themselves.  Enter Avexir, and their Core Series memory modules.  Over the past few months that is all I’ve been hearing about!  Whether it was on Facebook or forums people were raving about this memory!  So of course we had to get our hands on some.  Avexir was nice enough to send us over a 16GB quad channel kit (AVD3U16000904G-4CI) of their Core Series memory running at 1600 MHz with timings of 9-9-9-24 at 1.5v.  Did I mention this memory lights up and looks pretty damn sweet inside your case?!  Let’s take a look…

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Low Profile DDR3-1600 16GB Memory Kit Review

When it comes to performance memory there are quite a few choices.  The one thing you always want to consider is the actual height of the modules.  Many aftermarket CPU coolers actually may cover the memory slots on your motherboard.  This means you could be limited to what memory you can use.  This has actually been a problem for quite a while now.  The only real solution was to go with a watercooling setup, but many people do not want to deal with that.  Crucial has finally solved the problem by releasing Low Profile versions of both their Ballistix Tactical and Ballistix Sport memory.  Today we are taking a look at the Ballistix Tactical LP memory, more specifically the BLT2K8G3D1608ET3LX0 kit.  It is a 16GB kit running at 1600MHz with timings of 8-8-8-24 at 1.35v.  Let’s take a look!

Patriot Intel Extreme Masters DDR3-2133 16GB Memory Kit Review

I am a huge fan of special or limited edition memory kits.  Memory has sort of been boring the past year as not much has really changed and products like SSD’s are being chosen as the main component to speed up your system when it comes to an upgrade.  The kit we are taking a look at today from Patriot was made for Intel’s Extreme Masters gaming tournaments.  The kit features a very unique and stylish design and is available in 8GB, 16GB and 32GB kits up to 2133MHz in either dual or quad channel configurations.  The kits are tested to work with Intel 6 and 7 series chipsets, are XMP certified and have a lifetime warranty.  Read on as we take a look at this limited edition memory!

Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer DDR3-1866 16GB Quad Channel Memory Kit Review

Not that long ago we took a look at Crucial’s Ballistix Elite memory and new we are back with the Ballistix Tactical Tracer Memory.  Crucial’s Ballistix Tactical memory sits in the middle of the Ballistix line between the Ballistix Sport and the Ballistix Elite.  Geared towards gamers the Ballistix Tactical Tracer memory features a very cool heatspreader, activity-indicating LEDs on the top edge, ground-effect LEDs along the bottom and temperature sensors that you can monitor with Crucial’s M.O.D. software.  The kit we are taking a look at today is made up of 4 BLT4G3D1869DT2TXOB 4GB modules.  So that gives us a 16GB kit running at 1866Mhz with timings of 9-9-9-27 at 1.5v.  Is this the kit you want in your gaming rig? Read on to find out!

G.Skill TridentX DDR3-2400 8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Review

This time around we’re taking a look at G.Skill’s TridentX series. Starting at 2133Mhz and going all the way up to 2800Mhz, the TridentX Series is brutally fast. A black and red theme well suited to ASUS’ ROG series or ASRock’s Fatal1ty series, it looks awesome if you’re the kind of person who likes oversized or extreme styling.

The kit G.Skill have sent us is the middle of the spectrum; 2400Mhz, yet it’s only CAS 10 – speeds, with high speeds with such low latency this kit promises to be a strong performer. Lets check it out!

Samsung MV-3V4G3D DDR3-1600 8GB Memory Kit Review

Samsung are well known as manufacturers of consumer televisions, laptops and other electronics. Samsung’s SSDs have been gathering traction and some rave reviews across the industry, and also picking up steam are Samsung’s offerings to the memory sector. Available in 2GB or 4GB DIMMs, with kits available for 4GB, 8GB and in some locations, 16GB, Samsung have something available for every user. Rated at 1600Mhz at only 1.35v, the kit is designed to fit into the low voltage/green market segment. With stock timings of 11-11-11-28, these kits aren’t aimed at the performance consumer.. but knowing that these DIMMs also support higher voltages, lets see how far we can push them, shall we?