Review of Kingston HyperX Fury dual-channel memory kits. Review of the new budget HyperX Fury DDR4 RAM with excellent overclocking Hyperx fury RAM


  • HyperX FURY memory supports automatic overclocking function
  • New asymmetrical heat spreader with striking design
  • FURY entry-level product family to expand with solid state drives

Fountain Valley, pcs. California - April 15, 2014 - , a division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's leading independent storage device manufacturer, today announced the release of memory modules designed for aspiring gamers and digital aficionados. HyperX FURY modules will replace the HyperX blu memory line. High-performance next-generation memory modules provide automatic overclocking and bright asymmetrical heat sinks.

HyperX FURY supports Plug and Play (PnP) functionality to automatically increase operating speed without the need to configure BIOS settings. The new heatsinks are available in four colors (blue, black, red and white). In addition, the modules have black printed circuit boards. This allows users to choose solutions that fully match the color scheme of their systems. HyperX FURY modules support 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, and 1866 MHz.

In the near future, the HyperX FURY family of products will be expanded with HyperX FURY SSDs, which will also target entry-level gamers and enthusiasts who want to speed up their PCs. The new storage drives make computers and applications run faster - improving overall PC performance.

“We are pleased to offer new products within the HyperX family that will allow users to expand their capabilities to run modern PC games,” said Lawrence Yang, CEO of HyperX. "This is a great solution for PC users looking to upgrade their gaming systems while saving money."

HyperX FURY products are offered as 4GB and 8GB standalone modules and in 8GB and 16GB kits. The memory is backed by a lifetime warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

HyperX is the high-speed product division of Kingston Technology. It makes state-of-the-art DDR3 memory, solid state drives, USB drives, and computer headsets. For gamers, overclocking enthusiasts and PC enthusiasts, HyperX products are renowned worldwide for their quality, exceptional speed and innovative technology. HyperX actively supports the development of esports, sponsors more and is the main sponsor of the Intel Extreme Masters tournament. HyperX products are featured in numerous shows and events including Brasil Game Show, China Joy, DreamHack, gamescom and PAX

Additional information is available on the website.

Specifications and features of HyperX FURY memory modules:

  • PnP function: automatically boosts memory clock speed
  • Capacity: 4 GB (separate module), 8 GB (separate module), 8 GB (separate module and kit), 16 GB (kit)
  • Frequency*: 1333 MHz, 1600 MHz, 1866 MHz
  • CAS latency: 9, 10
  • Voltage: 1.5V
  • Heat sink: Stylish heatsink in blue / black / red / white
  • Printed circuit board: black color
  • Reliability: 100% verification
  • Guarantee: lifetime warranty
HyperX FURY *
Description White Black Red Blue
4 GB, DIMM, 1333 HX313C9FW / 4 HX313C9FB / 4 HX313C9FR / 4 HX313C9F / 4
8 GB, DIMM, 1333 HX313C9FW / 8 HX313C9FB / 8 HX313C9FR / 8 HX313C9F / 8
8 GB, kit of 2, 1333 HX313C9FWK2 / 8 HX313C9FBK2 / 8 HX313C9FRK2 / 8 HX313C9FK2 / 8
16 GB, kit of 2, 1333 HX313C9FWK2 / 16 HX313C9FBK2 / 16 HX313C9FRK2 / 16 HX313C9FK2 / 16
4 GB, DIMM 1600 HX316C10FW / 4 HX316C10FB / 4 HX316C10FR / 4 HX316C10F / 4
8 GB, DIMM 1600 HX316C10FW / 8 HX316C10FB / 8 HX316C10FR / 8 HX316C10F / 8
8 GB, kit of 2, 1600 HX316C10FWK2 / 8 HX316C10FBK2 / 8 HX316C10FRK2 / 8 HX316C10FK2 / 8
16 GB, kit of 2, 1600 HX316C10FWK2 / 16 HX316C10FBK2 / 16 HX316C10FRK2 / 16 HX316C10FK2 / 16
4 GB, DIMM 1866 HX318C10FW / 4 HX318C10FB / 4 HX318C10FR / 4 HX318C10F / 4
8 GB, DIMM1866 HX318C10FW / 8 HX318C10FB / 8 HX318C10FR / 8 HX318C10F / 8
8 GB 2-module kit 1866 HX318C10FWK2 / 8 HX318C10FBK2 / 8 HX318C10FRK2 / 8 HX318C10FK2 / 8
16 GB 2-module kit 1866 HX318C10FWK2 / 16 HX318C10FBK2 / 16 HX318C10FRK2 / 16 HX318C10FK2 / 16
  • *Explanation of catalog numbers of HyperX FURY memory modules: HX3xx= HyperX DDR3 + frequency; Cxx= CAS latency; Fx= color; (optional) x or K2 / x= set of 2 modules / capacity

Company Kingston is a well-known manufacturer of computer components for personal PCs. But this manufacturer gained particular popularity thanks to the production of RAM. The manufacturing capacity of the company is such that today Kingston is one of the largest suppliers of RAM to the retail market. Focusing on consumers, Kingston announced a new line of memory modules in the spring of 2014 HyperX FURY... This memory line is designed for both regular home gaming personal PCs and powerful systems enthusiasts.

Kingston HyperX FURY memory modules are equipped with heatsinks in blue, black, red and even white. Users can choose between 4 and 8 GB memory sticks, or sets of two memory sticks with a total capacity of 8 or 16 GB. The clock speed of Kingston HyperX FURY, depending on the model, varies at frequencies of 1333, 1600 and 1866 MHz.

Specifications

In the hands of our editors was a set of Kingston HyperX FURY, consisting of two black memory modules with a total volume of 16 GB (2 * 8 GB) with a frequency of 1600 MHz.

Manufacturer
Series
Model

Form Factor

DIMM 240-pin

Clock frequency

Delays

Bandwidth

16 GB (2 * 8 GB)

Built-in profile

Supply voltage

Radiator

Compatibility

Intel® 3rd and 4th Generation Core Processors (Ivy Bridge and Haswell)

Packaging and appearance

Kingston has been packing its RAM in plastic blister packs for years, and the new HyperX FURY memory line is no exception. The plastic construction has a transparent top cover through which you can see the memory modules themselves. The sticker on the package, in addition to carrying basic information about the memory, also serves as a seal, allowing you to unmistakably establish the fact that the box has been opened.

The sticker itself contains a barcode, product labeling, and also indicates its main technical characteristics and the volume of the kit.

Inside the container, there is a place for each memory module. The modules are placed inside the package with the front side of the radiators so that through the transparent cover you can see the name of the line printed on the radiators in large white letters.

The Kingston HyperX FURY package is not rich and includes the memory modules themselves, a Kingston HyperX sticker, as well as a warranty card and instructions for installing memory modules.

What you should pay attention to first of all when getting acquainted with Kingston HyperX FURY memory modules is the design and shape of their heatsinks. In the opinion of our editors, such an asymmetrical form of heatsinks introduces some variety in the external presentation of memory modules. The special shape and curves of the radiators seem to hint at the aggressively tuned capabilities of this memory.

One side of the radiators bears the name of the new line of HyperX FURY, while the other contains a sticker with technical data and the name of the module model.

The upper edge of the radiators, which in Kingston HyperX FURY has taken a flat design, also contains the HyperX inscription, emphasizing the memory belonging to a certain series of Kingston products.

Aluminum radiators are easy to remove. Heat transfer from the contact pads of the microcircuits to the cooling radiators is carried out through special thermal pads.

All Kingston HyperX FURY models use black printed circuit boards. Each of the memory modules carries 16 microcircuits, 8 on each side. The capacity of each microcircuit is 512 MB, which gives a total of 8 GB of memory on each of the modules.

In the production of these memory sticks, Kingston uses SK Hynix chips marked H5TQ4G83MFR.

Thanks to the lacquered color of the heatsinks, the Kingston HyperX FURY memory on the motherboard looks very impressive. Recall that these modules are available for purchase in a choice of black, blue, red and white. Therefore, it will not be difficult to create a special design of the system, harmonizing the play of colors.

An important advantage of Kingston HyperX FURY RAM will be the height of the memory modules. Being extremely compact in height, this memory will not cause big problems when installing large air cooling systems.

Test bench and testing

CPU

Intel Core i7-4770k 3.5GHz LGA1150 (HyperThreading On, TurboBoost On)

Motherboard

Solid state drive

Power Supply

Thermaltake ToughPower XT 775W

HDD

SATA-3 1Tb Seagate 7200 Barracuda (ST1000DM003)

ASUS PB298Q, 29 "(2560x1080)

Thermal interface

Gelid GC-Extreme

Operating system

Windows 7 x64 SP1

Other software

CPU-Z ROG 1.69.2, Aida64

To test Kingston HyperX FURY RAM, we assembled a test bench based on an Intel Core i7 4770k processor and an ASUS Z87-Plus motherboard.

Based on the data of the CPU-Z program, we can say with confidence that this memory was released relatively recently, in the 10th week of 2014. The memory modules have four built-in JEDEC profiles.

The maximum documented memory frequency is 1600 MHz. In this mode, the memory works with delays of 10-10-10-30-1T; the motherboard did not have any problems with auto-determining the optimal settings.

The performance in this mode corresponds to the average-static PC-12800 modules.

However, the normal operation at 1600 MHz for these memory modules is far from the limit, and practically the experiments with overclocking Kingston HyperX FURY fully prove this. So, in the hands of our editorial board, the tested modules were able to work immediately at a frequency of 2133 MHz without any problems. At the same time, the timings had to be increased in relation to the nominal ones by no means at all - 11-11-11-35-1Т.

In the synthetic benchmark Aida64, the performance increased significantly compared to the standard 1600 MHz mode, and the memory latency also dropped significantly.

But this turned out to be far from the limit for Kingston HyperX FURY. Memory modules are overclocked even more, and the 2400 MHz bar has become the maximum frequency for them. The delays at this frequency were 12-12-12-44-1T.

This mode of operation allowed us to slightly increase memory performance while reducing latency in the popular synthetic benchmark Aida64.

Analyzing the overclocking success, it is worth saying that the tested Kingston HyperX FURY RAM is perfect for the 4th generation Intel Haswell platform. Good overclocking capabilities of Kingston HyperX FURY memory allowed to increase the memory frequency from 1600 MHz to an impressive value of 2400 MHz. These advances, in turn, have a beneficial effect on overall system performance, helping to reduce memory latency and increase data processing speed.

Conclusion

RAM Kingston HyperX FURY is not just a godsend for an overclocker, but also a win-win option for lovers of a beautiful system appearance. The new line of Kingston HyperX FURY RAM offers users not only a variety of colors, but also the ability to choose the desired amount of modules or kits. The price is also a plus for Kingston HyperX FURY. Even at the start of sales for modules of this series, the manufacturer does not ask for large financial investments, prices for Kingston HyperX FURY memory modules are comparable to competing solutions from other companies. That is why, in the case of assembling a gaming home system, Kingston HyperX FURY RAM can be recommended as the optimal purchase in terms of a combination of consumer qualities.

pros:

  • reliable manufacturer;
  • lifetime warranty;
  • good performance;
  • excellent overclocking potential;
  • low module height;
  • a wide range of color schemes for modules.

Minuses:

  • The maximum volume of the Kingston HyperX FURY kit is only 16GB.

Appreciating Kingston HyperX FURY HX316C10FBK2 / 16 Our editors award the tested memory kit a gold rating.

In recent months, we have witnessed a significant drop in the price of computer memory. Globally, this process was influenced by quite common market factors: weak demand and excess supply. However, if we pay attention to the cost of certain types of memory, another tendency can be traced: the new DDR4 SDRAM loses in price much faster than the old DDR3 SDRAM. In fact, today DDR4 SDRAM modules can be bought cheaper than DDR3 modules of the same volume cost a year ago (we are, of course, talking about dollar prices). And this is not surprising: DDR4 SDRAM technology is gradually gaining popularity, and as demand for such memory grows, manufacturers increase its production volumes, begin to compete more actively with each other and, as a result, reduce the mark-up “for novelty”.

Next year, this trend will remain in effect and DDR4 will become cheaper, gradually approaching the cost of DDR3 SDRAM. It is predicted that the cost of these two types of memory will have to equalize by the fourth quarter of 2016, and there are all the prerequisites for this. Manufacturers of memory chips are gradually increasing the volume of 20nm production, and platforms with support for DDR4 (today they are LGA2011-v3 and LGA1151) are becoming more widespread. In addition, the promising AMD AM4 platform is also planned for next year, which is likely to spur additional demand for DDR4 SDRAM modules.

In other words, DDR4 is gradually ceasing to be something completely new and rare and is becoming quite mass memory. The tipping point is estimated to come in the second quarter of next year, when DDR4 finally becomes the dominant SDRAM type in the personal computer market.

Manufacturers of modules are also reacting to changes in the structure of the RAM market. First of all, this is reflected in the fact that leading suppliers of memory strips began to pay increased attention to more mass DDR4 SDRAM kits, which are clearly becoming more popular than expensive overclocking modules with record performance and high prices. Moreover, even "unnamed" DDR4 modules can be found on store shelves, the appearance of which indicates that the market for such memory has already outlived childhood and reached a certain maturity.

However, purchasing the cheapest DDR4 SDRAM modules for a modern personal computer can hardly be considered a reasonable decision: as a rule, such a choice results in worse performance, low overclocking potential and low reliability. Inexpensive branded DDR4 SDRAM kits look much more interesting today. Yes, this option is a little more expensive, but with such memory you can certainly not be afraid of problems, and, in addition, entry-level memory kits from manufacturers such as G.Skill, Corsair, Kingston, etc., are often able to conquer operating modes that noticeably emerge beyond the boundaries defined by the specifications. And this is actually far from accidental, but is the result of unification, within the framework of which, even in inexpensive memory sticks from leading manufacturers, the same chips are often used as in flagship overclocking kits.

We are going to see all this with our own eyes in the framework of this review. Kingston provided us with its HyperX DDR4 SDRAM kit from the Fury series, which is at the lowest level in the model range of this company. However, this does not prevent the manufacturer from classifying these modules as full-fledged solutions for enthusiasts and promising "high performance with Intel 100 and X99 chipsets."

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 HX426C15FBK2 / 16: a closer look

The protagonist of today's review is a set of Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 memory modules with part number HX426C15FBK2 / 16. This is a fairly inexpensive dual-channel set of a pair of DDR4-2666 SDRAM modules with a total capacity of 16 GB.

It should be noted right away that this is not the first time we have met Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 memory. About six months ago, we have already tested a couple of kits from this series intended for use as part of the LGA2011-v3 platform. And then the modules of the HyperX Fury DDR4 series left a very favorable impression with a thoughtful combination of characteristics and available overclocking potential. However, a lot of time has passed since then, during which Skylake processors and the second platform capable of working with DDR4 SDRAM, LGA1151, appeared on the market. In this regard, Kingston decided to update and supplement the HyperX Fury DDR4 memory series, and the kit that we have received for testing now is just one of the second generation products.

The key feature of the new DDR4 kits in the Fury series is that they now consist not of four, but of a pair of modules that are optimized for systems based on the Intel Z170 chipset. That is, this update is clearly tied to the release of the sixth generation Intel Core processors. Otherwise, no fundamental changes have occurred - the new HyperX Fury DDR4 kits, like their predecessors, are positioned as an inexpensive offer for users who would like to have a headroom for overclocking memory, but are not professionally involved in overclocking. Therefore, the nominal frequencies of products in this series are unlikely to impress sophisticated enthusiasts: they are limited to a rather modest by modern standards value of 2666 MHz.

The HX426C15FBK2 / 16 kit we are reviewing in this review is the senior offering in the second generation HyperX Fury DDR4 series. Nevertheless, it is completely incapable of scaring the price: compared to DDR4-2133 kits of the same capacity, the HX426C15FBK2 / 16 kit is only 10-15 percent more expensive.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 modules designed for LGA1151 systems have retained their main and unique property - ease of configuration. They use the proprietary Kingston Plug and Play (PnP) technology, thanks to which the use of memory sticks in their passport mode does not require any adjustment of parameters in the motherboard BIOS: the required frequencies and timings should be activated fully automatically.

However, do not think that HyperX Fury DDR4 is an option for ordinary users that is not able to interest enthusiasts. The modules are closed with rather complex black aluminum radiators, which give them a rather aggressive appearance. The surface of the radiators is generously decorated with small bumps and slots, plus the front side has the FURY name written in white paint and a convex glossy sweeping HyperX logo. All this as a whole gives the set in question the look of a solid and expensive product, which is not shameful to install in a system of the upper price range.

Along with the attractive aesthetic component of the radiators installed on the HyperX Fury DDR4, one more positive feature should be noted. They add only 3 mm to the standard module height, and in the end it does not exceed 34 mm. This is very important for those cases when the system is planned to use a massive processor cooler of the "two-section tower" format. Modules with large heatsinks make it difficult to install such supercoolers, but with HyperX Fury DDR4, such collisions will most likely not happen.

As mentioned above, the kit consists of two 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM strips, oriented at a frequency of 2666 MHz. The declared formula for timings at this frequency is 15-17-17-35. Moreover, according to the specifications, the operation of the modules in the DDR4-2666 mode does not require an increase in the supply voltage above the standardized for DDR4 value of 1.2 V, which gives hope for a significant undisclosed overclocking potential. To simplify the configuration of memory in normal mode, the kit supports XMP 2.0 profiles, the contents of which are shown in the following screenshot.

However, when assembling the system, XMP 2.0 profiles do not need to be used. As mentioned above, the entire memory of the HyperX Fury DDR4 line supports Kingston PnP technology, which allows you to get a correctly configured memory subsystem right out of the box, without having to change anything in the BIOS Setup. This works thanks to the carefully thought-out filling of the SPD. Typically, motherboards default to memory parameters taken from the SPD, and to activate overclocking modes, you need to either set the frequency and timings manually, or turn on the appropriate XMP profile (if available). However, in HyperX Fury DDR4, the frequency and delays of the passport overclocking mode are not only recorded in XMP, but also duplicated in SPD. Therefore, if the parameters of the memory subsystem in the motherboard BIOS are set to Auto, as is usually the case by default, then the required frequency and delays are activated by themselves.

Here it should be added that the SPD contains not only the DDR4-2666 mode indicated in the specifications, but also two slower modes DDR4-2400 and DDR4-2133. This is done so that the HX426C15FBK2 / 16 modules can work correctly in those systems where there are restrictions on the maximum memory speed, for example, in LGA1151 motherboards with low-end hundredth series chipsets.

The element base of the set under consideration is not original. The modules included in it are based on a matte black printed circuit board and sixteen 4-gigabit SK Hynix H5AN4G8NMFR-TFC chips. Formally, these microcircuits belong to the DDR4-2133 CL15 class, but they run well: this is one of the most popular filling options for overclocking DDR4 memory. For example, they are also used in the Kingston kits of the more advanced Savage and Predator series. And this is another reason why you can expect good overclocking potential from HyperX Fury DDR4 memory. Although, of course, the manufacturer certainly sorts the chips before installation, and it may well be that simpler memory modules get a little worse chips.

Another curious feature of the modules from the HX426C15FBK2 / 16 kit is that they support temperature monitoring and their thermal regime can be monitored using popular diagnostic utilities directly from the OS. This became possible due to the fact that a 4-kbit STTS2004 chip, which is equipped with a built-in thermal sensor, is used as an SPD EEPROM in HyperX Fury DDR4 modules. However, this feature is unlikely to have great practical value: DDR4, especially operating at a voltage of 1.2 V, is a very economical piece.

To what has been said, it remains only to add that, like overclocking memory of the upper price category, Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 kits undergo multi-level testing before going on sale and are supplied with a lifetime warranty (in Russia, due to the peculiarities of the legislation, the period of such a warranty is 10 years). Along the way, the manufacturer also talks about the proven compatibility of its kit with an extensive list of motherboards based on Intel Z170 from ASUS, ASRock, Gigabyte and MSI, a complete list of which can be found on the manufacturer's website.

Foreword Kingston's position as a supplier of memory modules for high-performance personal computers has traditionally been very strong in the Russian market. Until a few years ago, modules sold under Kingston's HyperX brand have earned a reputation as a near-universal choice when it comes to choosing memory for gaming or professional build. But recently, this rule began to malfunction, because enthusiasts began to accumulate well-founded claims to the model range of HyperX memory modules.

The fact is that after DDR4 SDRAM went mainstream, most of the major memory manufacturers were able to quickly ramp up their products for power users and enthusiasts. The frequencies of mainstream DDR4 SDRAM kits have crossed the 3 GHz mark, and the overclocking DDR4 modules managed to move beyond the 4 GHz mark, and companies like ADATA, G.Skill or Corsair have formed a wide range of new products on this wave. Kingston, for some reason, hesitated for a long time, which led to a serious lag in terms of the speeds offered in the top-level modules. Of course, the number of buyers of DDR4-3200 and higher modules is not so large, and this is more an elite than a mass product. But the lack of flagship solutions raises certain questions, because the fact that the company cannot offer premium products may indicate some serious problems in the development cycle.

However, Kingston did not plan to give up without a fight, and in March of this year decided to bring to the market an updated line of HyperX Fury DDR4 memory with corrected shortcomings and improved characteristics. In terms of positioning, HyperX Fury memory modules are relatively inexpensive, high-speed memory that can be used by both high-performance enthusiasts and mainstream users. And Kingston significantly increased the speed of such modules, raising their frequencies to DDR4-3466, which at the same time did not affect their cost too much. As a result, the revamped HyperX Fury lineup is back among the attractive offerings, at least in terms of price and performance.

Now the question is how users will react to the new wave of HyperX Fury modules. And the answer to this question is not so obvious at first glance. The fact is that by raising the frequencies of its own DDR4 memory, Kingston significantly weakened its timings. It turned out that the new memory of the HyperX Fury DDR4 series, when compared with similar products from other manufacturers, offers almost the highest latencies in each class. And although we are used to the fact that timings do not affect performance too clearly, the difference between typical CAS Latency values ​​of 14-16 and Kingston's proposed CAS Latency at 18-19 clock cycles may be too great to be noticeable.

In order to finally understand how the new HyperX Fury kits designed to work in DDR4-3200 and DDR4-3466 modes can be attractive in modern realities, we took three variants of such memory for testing.

About Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 Series

The HyperX Fury series of memory modules have been on the market for several years and are well known to consumers. DDR4 memory included in this series has been offered by Kingston since the beginning of 2015, and since then it has undergone a significant transformation, incorporating modules with numerous capacities and speeds. Nevertheless, all HyperX Fury DDR4 modules, both released three years ago and now, have the same set of basic features. First of all, this is the exterior and purpose. The HyperX Fury DDR4 series memory is positioned as a low-cost overclocking offer for non-professional overclocking users. That is why the nominal frequencies of products in this series are unlikely to impress sophisticated enthusiasts: at the moment they are limited to 3466 MHz. Nevertheless, the modules included in the kits under the HyperX Fury DDR4 trademark have a rather spectacular appearance and are able to fit well even into modding systems.


But special attention in this memory is paid to a completely different aspect - ease of configuration. HyperX Fury DDR4 supports the unique proprietary Kingston Plug and Play (PnP) technology, thanks to which the use of memory sticks in their passport mode does not require any settings in the BIOS: the required frequencies and timings should be activated fully automatically. True, this technology has a number of limitations, and one of the most serious is its performance only in systems based on Intel processors.

Kingston's PnP implementation is based on carefully crafted SPD filling. Typically, motherboard BIOS by default use the parameters taken from the SPD for memory, and to activate overclocking modes, you need to either set the frequency and timings manually, or enable the appropriate XMP profile (if available). However, with HyperX Fury DDR4, all this is optional. The frequency and delays of the passport overclocking mode are not only recorded in the XMP profile, but also programmed into the SPD. Therefore, if the parameters of the memory subsystem in the BIOS of the motherboard are set to Auto, as is usually the case at the first startup or after clearing the CMOS, then the provided frequency and delays are activated automatically, without the need to make any changes to the settings.

Despite the steps taken by the developers towards simplifying the use of HyperX Fury DDR4 modules, do not think that this is just an option for inexperienced users. This memory has all the surroundings typical of high-quality DDR4 SDRAM overclocking models. It is equipped with aluminum radiators, and the heat-removing plates covering both surfaces of the modules have a non-trivial asymmetric shape, which gives them a slightly aggressive appearance. Their surface is lavishly decorated with small bumps and slots, plus the front side has the FURY name written in paint and a convex, glossy sweeping HyperX logo. All this as a whole gives the HyperX Fury DDR4 memory the appearance of a solid and expensive product, which is not shameful to install in a system of the upper price range.


It should be noted that in accordance with the wishes of users, HyperX Fury DDR4 memory is available in various colors. Radiators are painted not only in black, but also in red or white. This allows you to select memory modules for the system not only in terms of characteristics, but also in appearance, which for some users can be quite important.
Along with the attractive aesthetic component of the radiators installed on the HyperX Fury DDR4, one more positive feature should be noted. They add only 3 mm to the standard module height, and the total vertical dimension of such an assembled memory does not exceed 33 mm. This means that when you purchase a HyperX Fury DDR4 memory kit, you don't have to worry about being able to combine it in a computer with a massive processor cooling system. Including these memory sticks will certainly not conflict with coolers of the "two-section tower" type.


In its current form, the HyperX Fury DDR4 lineup consists of several kits, which can include 4, 8 or 16 GB sticks with a frequency from 2133 to 3466 MHz. We took three of the newest and fastest dual-channel kits for testing with a total capacity of 16 and 32 GB.

It is worth noting that all HyperX Fury DDR4 kits are sold as ready-made dual-channel kits, including two modules, or separately. In other words, the modules included in the kits indicated by us can be purchased one at a time, while there is no difference between the memory from the kits and the modules sold individually.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 8GB Kit (HX432C18FB2K2 / 16)

The Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 16GB Dual Channel Memory Kit, SKU HX432C18FB2K2 / 16, consists of two 8GB HX432C18FB2 / 8 modules. Accordingly, you can buy such a set of memory in two ways - either as a set at once, or in separate modules. In any case, the buyer will end up with the same thing, the only difference is whether the two modules will be packed in a single blister, or each in its own.



The kit consists of four 8GB DDR4 SDRAM modules;


Working voltage - 1.2 V.
The modules themselves have a fairly standard design. They are made on a printed circuit board designed by Kingston engineers with black textolite, while the memory modules are based on revision E Micron chips, which are produced using a 16-nm process technology.


It is worth noting that earlier in the HyperX Fury DDR4 modules, memory chips by SK Hynix were used, and this was one of the reasons why they did not receive high frequencies. Now, as we can see, the situation has changed for the better and Kingston has switched to cooperation with Micron, which makes its modules related to Crucial modules. However, as practice shows, better overclocking results and better compatibility with various systems are given not by Micron but by Samsung memory chips, which Kingston diligently avoids for some unknown reason.
HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 in 8GB capacities are single-sided and peer-to-peer design. Temperature monitoring is not supported by them.
Two ready-made profiles are sewn into XMP modules - for the DDR4-3200 frequency, which is considered standard for them, and for the DDR4-2933 frequency. Kingston explains the presence of the second profile by the requirements of compatibility with systems built on AMD processors.


Also noteworthy is the content of the SPD, thanks to which Kingston Plug and Play technology works in the HX432C18FB2 / 8 modules. The maximum mode described in SPD completely repeats the first XMP profile, and due to this, when such memory is installed in a compatible system, the DDR4-3200 mode with 18-21-21-39 timings is immediately enabled, even without activating XMP in the BIOS.
Frankly speaking, the HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 timing scheme is weak even by DDR4 standards. For comparison, Corsair Vengeance LPX modules of similar performance and price will in the worst case use the latency scheme 16-18-18-36. But on the other hand, for the described HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 memory to work at the target frequency, no voltage increase is required. It can work stably at the DDR4 standardized voltage of 1.2 V, which is reflected in the XMP profiles, which, when activated, do not increase the DRAM voltage. This is a rather rare feature for high-speed memory, thanks to which HyperX Fury DDR4 works without any noticeable heating.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 16GB Kit (HX432C18FBK2 / 32)

Like the 16GB DDR4-3200 HyperX Fury kit described above, the 32GB kit with the same frequency also consists of two modules, which can be purchased separately or together. The item number of the kit is HX432C18FBK2 / 32, of the individual modules that make up it is HX432C18FB / 16. The delivery is standard, the modules are packed in blisters, only a small instruction and an advertising sticker can be found in the kit with them.


The specifications for such a kit are as follows:

Nominal frequency - 3200 MHz;
The nominal timing scheme is 18-21-21-?;
Working voltage - 1.2 V.
In appearance, modules with a capacity of 16 GB do not differ in anything (except for a sticker with markings) from 8 GB DDR4-3200 strips. There are no differences in the element base - 16-nm E-die chips produced by Micron are also used here.


I must say that the commonality in the element base of the HX432C18FB / 16 and HX432C18FB2 / 8 modules, despite the two-fold difference in capacity, is mirrored. In other words, the chips are absolutely identical both here and there. This determines the design differences: 16 GB modules are double-sided and double-ranked. Recall that dual-rank memory usually provides slightly higher performance, but is often more capricious in overclocking.
Considering that each HX432C18FB / 16 module structurally corresponds to a pair of HX432C18FB2 / 8 modules, it is quite logical that there is no temperature monitoring in 16 GB DDR4-3200 strips.
The content of the XMP profiles does not differ between the 8GB and 16GB DDR4-3200 HyperX Fury modules. Not only primary, but also secondary timings in both profiles coincide: the main one - for the DDR4-3200 frequency and the secondary one - for the DDR4-2933 frequency.


The Kingston Plug and Play technology also works here, so it's not surprising that the SPD defines the same DDR4-3200 mode as the XMP.
Everything that has been said about the timings chosen for the 16 GB HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 kit is also true for the 32 GB kit. The latencies are weak, but such a memory works without increasing the voltage - at 1.2 V. This gives hope that Kingston leaves users with undisclosed overclocking potential, but this hypothesis needs practical verification.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3466 2 x 16GB Kit (HX434C19FBK2 / 32)

The HX434C19FBK2 / 32 two-piece memory kit is the flagship offering in the Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4 series and is rated to run at 3466MHz. Such a kit consists of two models with the article number HX434C19FB / 16 which are faster than which in this model range there is nothing. However, the flagship status is not particularly emphasized. The packaging is completely ordinary, the scope of delivery is also.


The specifications for such a kit are as follows:
The kit consists of four 16 GB DDR4 SDRAM modules;
Nominal frequency - 3466 MHz;
The nominal timing scheme is 19-23-23-?;
Working voltage - 1.2 V.
The appearance of the modules under consideration is the same as that of the slower versions. The only difference can be seen in the markings on the sticker.


The similarities with other kits are not only about appearance. It extends to the hardware base as well. 16GB Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3466 memory sticks use exactly the same printed circuit board as DDR4-3200 of the same capacity, which houses exactly the same Micron chips based on 16nm E-die crystals. In other words, the behavior of the flagship HyperX Fury DDR4 kit will be similar to slower memory and there is nothing surprising in this.

The modules included with the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 have a dual-rank architecture. The temperature sensor, as in other representatives of the HyperX Fury DDR4 line, is not provided in them.
The XMP of the HyperX Fury DDR4-3466 kit contains two profiles. The second profile is absolutely the same as that of the kit with a frequency of 3200 MHz. It describes the DDR4-2933 mode with timings 17-19-19-39. The first profile contains information about the most important DDR4-3466 mode, the operability in which is guaranteed at unprecedentedly high latencies 19-23-23-42. Until now, such delays could only be found in DDR4-4333 memory, and there it was forgivable. But the memory of the HyperX Fury DDR4 series with frequencies above 2666 MHz is for some reason not optimized in terms of latency, and also uses such timing schemes.


Effectively used in Kingston HX434C19FB / 16 memory modules not only XMP, but also the contents of the SPD chip. The settings of the first XMP profile are duplicated here, which ensures the operability of these modules in passport mode without any preliminary configuration. This is a manifestation of Kingston's exclusive Plug and Play technology.
The ability of HyperX Fury DDR4 modules to operate at high frequencies in automatic mode is largely due to the fact that they use a standard voltage of 1.2 V, as defined by JEDEC specifications. The same applies to the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 kit. It should be emphasized that DDR4-3466 modules operating at 1.2 V are quite rare. Therefore, speaking of HyperX Fury DDR4-3466, one cannot but pay tribute to the chip selection system adopted in Kingston, which allows finding massive quantities of memory chips that support high frequencies at low voltages.

Description of test systems

With the release of AMD Ryzen processors, the approach to memory testing had to be changed. The DDR4 SDRAM controller integrated in these processors is significantly different from Intel's, so the same memory works in systems based on Intel and AMD processors in completely different ways. That is why the tests in this case were carried out in two systems at the same time.
Accordingly, the list of equipment used in testing has become much longer than it was before:
Processors:
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X (Pinnacle Ridge, 8 cores + SMT, 3.7-4.3 GHz, 16 MB L3);
Intel Core i7-8700K (Coffee Lake, 6 cores + HT, 3.7-4.7 GHz, 12 MB L3).
CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U14S.
Motherboards:
ASRock X470 Taichi Ultimate (Socket AM4, AMD X470);
ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (LGA1151 v2, Intel Z370).
Memory:
Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 8 GB (HX432C18FB2K2 / 16);
Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 16 GB (HX432C18FBK2 / 32);
Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3466 2 x 16 GB (HX434C19FBK2 / 32).
Video card: NVIDIA Titan X (GP102, 12 GB / 384-bit GDDR5X, 1417-1531 / 10000 MHz).
Disk subsystem: Samsung 960 PRO 2TB (MZ-V6P2T0BW).
PSU: Corsair RM850i ​​(80 Plus Gold, 850W).

Testing was performed on Microsoft Windows 10 Enterprise Build 15063 using the following set of drivers:
AMD Chipset Driver 18.10;
Intel Chipset Driver 10.1.1.45;
Intel Management Engine Interface Driver 11.7.0.1017;
NVIDIA GeForce 391.35 Driver.

Overclocking test results

The main characteristic of modern memory kits, which has a primary impact on the performance of the platform, is their operating frequency. Therefore, the ability to increase it above the standard values ​​is an important feature of overclocking kits, which allows you to get an additional increase in performance.
Practical tests of the kit for overclocking the memory studied in this review were carried out according to the following scheme:
The DDR4 SDRAM supply voltage has increased to 1.35V - it is considered safe for long-term use. With it, neither the processor memory controller nor the modules themselves usually degrade.
A "weak" delay scheme of 20-24-24-44 was installed, at which the maximum frequency of stable operability of memory modules was determined.
When the maximum DDR4 SDRAM frequency was set, we searched for the most aggressive timing scheme, in which the modules retain the ability to operate stably.
The stability check of the memory subsystem was checked using the Prime95 utility version 29.10 in the "Custom" mode with a manual indication of the available amount of free memory. The final results were additionally checked by a two-hour test in Prime95, as well as by the MemTest 2.5 utility, several copies of which were run in parallel on all logical processor cores.
The tests were carried out on two platforms: based on an Intel processor of the Coffee Lake family and on a system with an AMD Ryzen processor.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 8 GB (HX432C18FB2K2 / 16)

First of all, we checked how Kingston Plug and Play technology works, and what memory settings are selected by default. On a platform based on a Core i7-8700K processor, this really did not have any problems.


The system automatically configured the memory in DDR4-3200 mode with 18-21-21-39 timings, which is the nominal mode for it. Please note that the Command Rate latency is set to 2T, which usually does not have the best effect on performance.


However, it was not so easy to improve the timings by manually adjusting them. With Command Rate 1T, the HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 8 GB kit does not work, while the rest of the latencies in DDR4-3200 mode could be improved only to the state of 16-20-20-38.


This results in only a 4% reduction in practical latency.


In a system based on the Ryzen 7 2700X processor, the Kingston Plug and Play technology proved to be operable only conditionally. With default settings, the memory starts only in DDR4-2933 mode with timings 18-20-20-36.


But if you try the settings for the DDR4-3200 mode manually, you can achieve the operation of the HX432C18FB2K2 / 16 kit with slightly better timings than the specification promises. Modules take 18-19-19-38 mode at Command Rate 1T.


However, due to high latencies, the memory subsystem's performance is relatively low. Memory strips on Samsung chips can often work in Socket AM4 systems with latencies of 14-14-14-34, but you shouldn't expect such speed from Kingston modules, which are based on Micron chips.


But the HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 8 GB kit is overclocked in frequency. In a system based on a Core i7-8700K processor, we were able to get a DDR4-3700 frequency with it when choosing a delay scheme of 18-23-23-43-2T.


But the practical latency, as follows from the results of the AIDA64 test, is still worse than that of the original mode. True, a solid gain is achieved in bandwidth.


As it turned out, the HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 8 GB kit is capable of operating at a frequency higher than the nominal one, and in a system based on a Ryzen 7 2700X processor. Of course, there is no need to dream of any 3700 MHz here, but the DDR4-3466 mode with 18-21-21-40-1T timings is quite possible.


And in this case it is beneficial not only from the point of view of reducing the practical latency, but also brings a gain in practical bandwidth.


The general verdict is this: the HX432C18FB2K2 / 16 memory kit offers high latency and is not based on the most fashionable Samsung chips, but if you put up with the high latency, it can be considered a good option for overclocking. For example, in Intel systems, the frequency can be raised by 15 percent above the nominal.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 2 x 16 GB (HX432C18FBK2 / 32)

The modules included in the HX432C18FBK2 / 32 kit are almost the same as in the HX432C18FBK2 / 16 kit, but use twice as many chips. This naturally affects both overclocking and performance. But Kingston Plug and Play technology works the same in both cases.
In a system based on an Intel processor, the HX432C18FBK2 / 32 kit runs at DDR4-3200 with 18-21-21-39-2T timings, as prescribed by the specification.


However, even though the frequency and latency are the same as a similar 16GB kit, the performance of the 32GB kit is different. The bandwidth is higher, and the practical latency is worse. This is because 16GB modules have a dual-rank architecture.


Improving the timings of the HX432C18FBK2 / 32 kit is not very successful. Even having resorted to increasing the supply voltage to 1.35 V, the delays were reduced only to the state of 16-20-20-38-2T.


In terms of performance, this allows us to reduce the practical latency of a 32 GB kit to the practical latency of a 16 GB kit when used in nominal mode.


When using the considered set of memory sticks on a system with an AMD Ryzen 7 2700X processor, Kingston Plug and Play technology does not work. Without any preliminary BIOS setup of the motherboard, the memory starts up in DDR4-2933 mode with 18-20-20-36-1T delays.


If you select the DDR4-3200 mode manually, then the memory does not lose its performance, despite the fact that Ryzen processors are poorly "digest" dual-rank modules. And even more, at the same time you can use better than specified in the specifications, timings. For the HX432C18FBK2 / 32 memory in the Socket AM4 platform, the 18-20-20-39-1T delay scheme is quite suitable.


The timings, of course, are high, but there is nothing to be done - the chips chosen by Kingston do not know how to do it differently.


It is logical to try to at least overclock memory operating with high latency. However, the set of HX432C18FBK2 / 32 modules cannot produce as good results as the HX432C18FB2K2 / 16 kit. In a system based on a Core i7-8700K processor, we were able to get only the maximum frequency of DDR4-3333 with timings of 16-21-21-42-2T.


In terms of speed, as the test shows, this is almost no better than the mode that was available in the DDR4-3200 state.


But in a system based on a Ryzen 7 2700X processor, the situation turned out to be a little better. In such a platform, 16 GB HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 modules were able to work in a faster DDR4-3466 mode with 18-23-23-42-1T timings.


This mode is obviously more productive than the one that can be obtained at the nominal frequency of 3200 MHz. Testing shows a 4 percent advantage in practical latency.


On the whole, the HX432C18FBK2 / 32 set is slightly worse in speed characteristics than the analogue made up of 8 GB modules. It takes on lower frequencies when overclocked, and requires the use of weakened timings. However, do not forget that we are talking about modules with a volume of 16 GB. And such modules in any case lose to 8 GB because of their two-rank architecture.

Kingston HyperX Fury DDR4-3466 2 x 16 GB (HX434C19FBK2 / 32)

The HX434C19FBK2 / 32 memory kit is designed in exactly the same way as the HX432C18FBK2 / 32 discussed above, the only difference is that the manufacturer selects better memory chips for a faster kit. However, do not forget about the differences in the software level. In this case, Kingston Plug and Play technology must run the memory at 3466 MHz.
And on a system based on a Core i7 -8700K processor, it really does it. Without any adjustment for memory, the DDR4-3466 frequency is turned on and the delay scheme is set to 19-23-23-42-2T.


Note that the nominal timings and DDR4-3466 memory are noticeably worse than those of the slower kits. But the increase in frequency will still affect performance. In our hands-on test, the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 offers both lower latency and higher bandwidths for various operations.


In addition, the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 modules do not need to be operated with CAS Latency 19, as the specification says. The timings can be easily reduced to the 16-21-21-40-2T state.


In this case, performance will grow a little more, and the advantage over DDR4-3200 kits will become undeniable.


But the situation in the system based on the latest generation AMD processor looks completely different. To begin with, Kingston Plug and Play technology does not work in this case. Modules run without configuration only in DDR4-2933 mode with 18-20-20-36-1T timings. That is, at exactly the same frequency and with the same timings as the HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 kits.


At the same time, if you start manually configuring the memory subsystem in the BIOS, you can not only switch to the nominal DDR4-3466 frequency, but also achieve stability with the 18-21-21-42-1T delay scheme.


The performance is clearly better than the HyperX Fury DDR4-3200 kits provide.


With overclocking, the situation is twofold. On the one hand, in Intel's system, the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 kit overclocks quite a bit - only to the DDR4-3500 state with 17-22-22-42-2T timings.


The performance gain as compared to the work in the DDR4-3466 state is almost imperceptible, and the practical latency in general is getting worse.


On the other hand, when overclocked on a Ryzen 7 2700X-based system, the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 memory modules perform unexpectedly well. The kit turns out to be able to work in the DDR4-3600 state, which looks fantastic for dual-rank boards. However, it should be borne in mind that the timings in this case have to be twisted to the depressive scheme 18-23-23-42-2T.


The performance in this state, however, turns out to be disproportionate to the frequency of the modules. The best memory latency can be obtained even with low latency DDR4-3200 memory.


Ultimately, the HX434C19FBK2 / 32 kit turns out to be the fastest representative of the HyperX Fury DDR4 series not only in terms of formal characteristics, but also in terms of overclocking results. But you need to keep in mind that this does not eliminate the shortcomings of its fellows: the timings offered by this kit seem to be clearly overestimated against the background of competitors' offers.

Performance

In order to illustrate the effect of overclocking the tested memory kits and compare their performance in practice, we conducted several tests of the reviewed products from the HyperX Fury DDR4 lineup. As noted, virtually every other DDR4 SDRAM offers lower latencies than HyperX Fury DDR4, but is this really critical to performance? Testing was carried out using synthetic benchmarks AIDA64 Cachemem and SiSoftware Sandra Memory Benchmark. Performance indicators for each set of memory modules were measured in two states: in nominal mode and at maximum overclocking in frequency. The tests were carried out on both test platforms participating in the tests: based on the Intel Coffee Lake processor and the AMD Ryzen 7 processor.









The performance situation is ambiguous. In the Intel platform, the HyperX Fury DDR4 memory is not overly impressive. High latencies and the use of Command Rate 2T lead to the fact that it will not provide any record latencies. Therefore, relying on HyperX Fury DDR4 kits, you should be aware that this offer is far from the optimal option in terms of performance. However, in fairness, it should be said that the bandwidth of Kingston's dual-rank 16GB modules looks quite at the level, and only the HX432C18FBK2 / 16 kit raises obvious complaints.
The situation is better with the work of HyperX Fury DDR4 modules in a system based on an AMD processor. Here these modules show good results in terms of throughput both in nominal condition and during overclocking. At the same time, the latency is also somewhat lame, but overclocking in frequency allows you to eliminate the loss. In other words, the weak timings of the HyperX Fury DDR4 kits in the AMD system have a much less negative impact than in the Intel system.
At the same time, it should be borne in mind that the relatively high timings that distinguish HyperX modules are not a big problem. In real applications, especially of a gaming nature, the performance is primarily affected by the memory frequency, and with it, the systems under consideration are more than all right. In addition, as shown in the tests, the owners of the reviewed Kingston modules always have the opportunity to improve their delays and increase the frequency through overclocking, that is, to significantly improve their real characteristics. The margin of operating parameters, which is incorporated in HyperX kits, will certainly compensate for their lagging behind kits from other manufacturers.

conclusions

Kingston hasn't increased the frequency of its memory modules for advanced high-end desktop users in a long time. But, finally, this moment has come. The new modules of the HyperX Fury DDR4 series have increased frequencies to 3200-3466 MHz, which allow them to be installed in high-performance systems based on AMD and Intel processors. And this is definitely good news.

The memory offered by Kingston has always been of good quality and attractive appearance, and in addition offered various additional benefits. Nothing has changed now. For example, in the case of the reviewed DDR4-3200 and DDR4-3466 kits, there are two key advantages. Firstly, it is operable at a voltage of 1.2 V, which converts to full compliance with the JEDEC standard and to low heat dissipation. And secondly, support for Kingston Plug and Play technology, eliminating the need for any memory configuration in the BIOS in systems based on Intel processors.

However, before recommending new Kingston modules, you need to mention their shortcomings. The most important is the high latency, by which this memory lags behind the products offered by other manufacturers. And as benchmarks show, this does have a negative impact on performance, especially on systems built with Intel processors. Nevertheless, this drawback can be considered significant by no means always. The effect of memory on overall system performance is not very noticeable in most cases. Especially when it comes to a working, not a game configuration. Therefore, the situation with the timings of HyperX Fury DDR4 will not worry everyone, but only those who are especially zealous about optimizing their system.

Ultimately, the HX434C19FBK2 / 32, HX432C18FBK2 / 32 and HX432C18FB2K2 / 16 kits are quite solid DDR4 SDRAM, worthy of being installed in modern systems. Yes, it cannot be classified as a premium option for overclockers and radical enthusiasts, but it does not claim this role either. The cost of HyperX Fury DDR4 modules is quite affordable, and this is their main value. Kingston knows how to correctly position its products, and therefore the HyperX Fury series, after the replenishment, will certainly continue to remain in demand and popular.

We got our hands on a set of RAM, which is considered to be very productive and energy efficient. Moreover, it has an asymmetric heat spreader and low profile. Sounds good, but what exactly is Kingston HyperX FURY DDR4? Understanding!

Information:

  • Memory type: DDR4
  • Memory Form Factor: DIMM
  • The volume of one memory module: 8 GB
  • Number of modules included: 2
  • Clock frequency: 3466 MHz
  • Bandwidth: PC27700
  • Intel XMP Profiles: 3466 MHz (19-23-23), 2933 MHz (17-19-19)
  • Supported operating modes: 1600 MHz, 1866 MHz, 2133 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2666 MHz, 3200 MHz, 3333 MHz, 3466 MHz, 2933 MHz
  • Backlight: no
  • Height: 34.04 mm
  • Supply voltage: 1.2V
  • Average price: 16,000 r.

Kingston HyperX FURY DDR4 comes in three colors (red, black and white). Of the little amenities, we note a lifetime warranty. Do not neglect the importance of its presence, because we have overclocked RAM here. Moreover, not only automatic: you can add voltage to the complete unusability of the modules. It's easier, of course, to limit yourself to using XMP 2.0 profiles. But those who nevertheless decide to conjure on their own, remember about the guarantee. And if you choose, say, a frequency of 2933 MHz with timings of 17-19-19-39 2T (VCCIO drops to 1.10 V, and VCCSA will be modest 1.20 V), the voltage will change and the black RAM will turn deadly black.


There are not many words to say about design, but we like it. The red color of the radiators, whose shape does not stand out for any special design delights, goes well with the blackness of the boards. Green would ruin everything, so Kingston well done. By the way, there is no backlight, which is both good and bad. For those wishing to assemble a bright (literally) system unit discrepancy FURY DDR4 an important IT trend is likely to become a critical flaw. At the same time, the absence of RGB reduces the price of an already expensive RAM, and will also appeal to those who want to build a powerful system in the first place, and beauty is not for them.


After running the tests, we got many interesting results that are pleasant for Kingston and not really. So, using 1.35VDIMM and 1.25V and 1.35V for IO and SA, you can reduce stable timings, i.e. at 3466 MHz get 16-21-21-42 2T. Using similar voltages, it is possible to increase the frequency to a stable 3733 MHz. The 300 MHz boost is nice.

If we talk about software tests, then in AIDA64 the XMP1 profile stays at 3200 MHz, while the XMP2 falls as expected, which is, however, expected. Stretching the timings did not help much. In general, you can achieve a good drop in time by increasing the speed or fiddling with the timings. Is it worth it? More likely no than yes.


However, we are not saying that FURY Red Series bad. By no means, we liked a lot about it. Its low profile is important for systems with large CPU coolers. In addition, not every gamer dabbles in water cooling systems. Limited voltage is required to run XMP 2.0 profiles, and they themselves are an undeniable plus.

The lack of RGB lighting comes at a price, so it's more of an advantage than a real disadvantage. Well, do not forget about such a simple, but pleasant looking thing, like a color scheme - black with red is definitely better than green with red.


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