Buying RAM for a desktop PC build should be an easy affair, but sadly, it is sometimes a bit confusing. Not only do you have to pick a brand and the correct type (DDR3 or DDR4) , but compatibility with your motherboard can vary…
Buying RAM for a desktop PC build should be an easy affair, but sadly, it is sometimes a bit confusing. Not only do you have to pick a brand and the correct type (DDR3 or DDR4) , but compatibility with your motherboard can vary. Yeah, you can stick to the RAM tested as compatible by your board’s manufacturer (your safest bet) , but that could omit working RAM that the company did not get to test.
Today, HyperX (a sub-brand of Kingston) announces that its famed Predator DDR4 Memory kits now come in up to 128GB capacity and 4GHz (4,000MHz) speed — holy moly! These sticks are designed to work with overclocking on both AMD and Intel platforms, but compatibility can still vary from board to board.
«The ultra-fast HyperX Predator DDR4 includes frequencies up to 4,000MHz to meet the needs of gamers and DIY system builders. For DDR4 users that need fast high density memory, HyperX has added densities up to 128G at 3,000MHz. HyperX Predator DDR4 memory with XMP profiles make overclocking on an XMP ready motherboard both easy and quick. Providing PC builders with simplicity for overclocking and high-performance memory, HyperX meets the memory needs for gaming systems that use the latest Intel or AMD processors, » says HyperX.
The company further says, «HyperX Predator DDR4 memory is available in single module capacities of 8GB and 16GB. DDR4 kits include two, four or eight modules with kit capacities of 8GB to 128GB. The Intel XMP-ready profiles are optimized for Intel’s latest chipsets. One hundred percent factory tested at speed and backed by a lifetime warranty, Predator DDR4 presents the best of both worlds with extreme performance and reliability.»
HyperX share the following specifications below.
Capacities
Singles: 8GB, 16GB Kits of 2: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB Kits of 4: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB Kit of 8: 128GB
Frequencies 2400MHz, 2666MHz, 3000MHz, 3200MHz, 3333MHz, 3600MHz, 4000MHz
Latencies CL12, CL13, CL15, CL16, CL17, CL19
Voltage 1.35V
Operating Temperatures 0°C to 85°C
Dimensions 133.35mm x 42.2mm
While the RAM kits come in up to 128GB and 4GHz speed, you cannot get those together. The 4,000MHz kit is only available in 16GB capacity, while the 128GB kit maxes at 3,000MHz. Of course, those are on both ends of the extreme — there are various Predator DDR4 kits in between with various speeds and capacities. Your needs will dictate which RAM kit to pick.
