Kingston HyperX 2,000MHz review

Is speed over capacity enough for this RAM?

Kingston HyperX 2,000MHz
TechRadar's Kingston HyperX 2,000MHz review

TechRadar Verdict

A 2,000MHz triple-channel kit is tempting at this price. But 3GB simply doesn't cut it.

Pros

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    Dirt cheap for a triple-channel kit

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    Bags of bandwidth

Cons

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    Not enough capacity for multitasking

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    No overclocking headroom

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Performance or capacity? That is the question. At least, it is if you're rig building on a budget and looking to maximise bang for buck when choosing system memory. With that in mind, enter the Kingston HyperX 2,000MHz triple-channel kit. At 1GB per DIMM, you get a total memory buffer of 3GB.

That's half the 6GB figure we normally consider optimal for the 1366 socket. Still, you do get an impressive stock frequency of 2,000MHz. Not bad for just £80.

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