Review: kingston hyperx predator

Kingston, the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products, has shipped us its cutting-edge HyperX Predator memories. Designed for the world's most enthusiastic and overclockers. Kingston promises us greater speed, lower latency periods and high performance. Will it meet our expectations?

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KINGSTON HYPERX PREDATOR 2133 MHZ 16GB FEATURES (KHX21C11T2K2 / 16X)
Capacity	16GB Kit (2x8GB)
Profile	XMP Predator Series.
Fan included	Do not.
Heatsink	HyperX Predator
Type of Memory	Dual Channel.
Type	2133 mhz DDR3 Non-ECC.
Pins	240
Voltage	1.6V
Latency	CL11 (11-12-11-30).
Warranty	Forever.

Kingston HyperX Predator Series Specifications

• Capacity: 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB in kits of 2 to 4 Frequency (speed): 1600MHz-2666MHz Latency CAS: CL 9, CL11 Voltage: 1.5v -1.65v that allows stable overclocking XMP Certificate: allows to have frequencies, times and higher performance voltage just by activating the Intel Extreme Memory Profile. Compatible: Specifically designed for P55, H67, P67, Z68, H61 (AG), and Intel Z77 chipset as well as for AMD A75, A87, A88, A89, A78, and E35 (Fusion) chipsets. Reliable: 100% tested

Kingston HyperX Predator
Serial number	Capacities and characteristics	Recommended price
KHX16C9T2K2 / 8	8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 2) Predator Series	€ 43.47
KHX16C9T2K2 / 8X	8GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 43.47
KHX16C9T2K4 / 32	32GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 4) Predator Series	€ 263.77
KHX16C9T2K4 / 32X	32GB 1600MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 4) XMP Predator Series	€ 263.77
KHX18C9T2K2 / 8X	8GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 49.82
KHX18C9T2K4 / 16X	16GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 4) XMP Predator Series	€ 99.65
KHX21C11T2K2 /	8GB 2133MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 50.80
KHX18C9T2K2 / 16X	16GB 1866MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 134.81
KHX21C11T2K2 / 16X	16GB 2133MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 156.31
KHX24C11T2K2 / 8X	8GB 2400MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 51.78
KHX26C11T2K2 / 8X	8GB 2666MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL11 DIMM (Kit of 2) XMP Predator Series	€ 146.54

As usual, the memories come in the classic Kingston blister. Perfectly sealed.

Specifically we have the KHX21C11T2K2 / 16X model. A kit format for two 8GB modules each at 2133 mhz and a CL11 latency.

Memories are accompanied by the Kingston guarantee.

This new HyperX Predator series has a bluish design and a high profile heatsink.

We have to keep this refrigeration design in mind when buying them. Because you may have problems with some heatsinks on the market.

The heatsink is very solid and effective.

Here mounted with a Gigabyte Z77X-UP5 TH. Its design is ideal for this plate, since its colors and aesthetics are ideal.

TESTING BENCH
Processor:	Intel 2700K @ 4500 MHZ
Base plate:	Asus Maximus V Extreme
Memory:	KINGSTON HYPERX PREDATOR 2133MHZ 2x8GB
Heatsink	Corsair H60
HDD	Samsung F3 Hard Drive.
Graphic card	NVIDIA GTX680 2GB
Power supply	Thermaltake TouchPower 1350W

The programs that we will use to check the performance of the Kingston HyperX Predator have used the following tests:

• Super PI.x264 HD Encoding Benchmark v5.0.1 64-Bit.3DMark 11.Metro 2033.AIDA64 Extreme Edition 2.60.

Kingston has convinced us again with its Kingston HyperX Predator memories, designed for the world's most enthusiastic and overclocked. We have analyzed the model KHX21C11T2K2 / 16X. It consists of two 8GB modules (16GB in total) DDR3 at 2133 mhz. With excellent latencies CL11 (11-12-11-30) and with functionality at 1.6v.

Memories are compatible with XMP profiles. The first profile is the one that comes by default to CL11 (11-12-11-30) and the second is a CL9 (9-9-9-24), this allows us to load the profile and forget about modifying values ​​in our BIOS. On a personal basis, I prefer to do it manually, because we can adjust some value (For example, the VTT).

In our test bench we have used i7 2700k with an Asus Maximus V Extreme motherboard and a 2GB GTX680 GPU. The results with the profiles have been very good, and we have seen a difference of up to 3FPS ​​in games. I also loved its heatsinks (lower than the TX1s) as they are robust and efficient. Perhaps, if they were the completely black module it would work better with the motherboards (In the photo you can see how good it looks with a Gigabyte Z77X-UP5 TH.

The price is one of the great attractions of this HyperX series since we can buy a 2x4GB kit at 2400mhz for just € 50. And the 2x8GB CL2133 kit over € 150.

The Professional Review team awards you the quality / price badge and gold medal. Exceeding all our expectations!

ADVANTAGE	DISADVANTAGES
+ AESTHETICS.	- NONE.
+ PERFORMANCE.
+ REFRIGERATION.
+ SPEED 2133MHZ
+ PRICE.
+ GUARANTEE