Kingston Releases 2133MHz HyperX For Core i5 & P55 Systems

Kingston has released super-fast 2133MHz HyperX memory tosupport Intel's new LGA1156 Core i5 and Core i7 systems. For users of all levels whowant to take advantage of the Core i5 platform, Kingston is offering a familyof XMP-ready HyperX products in different frequencies ranging from 1333MHz to2133MHz. For users who want to take advantage of 64-bit operating systems, twonew 8GB kits in 1333MHz and 1600MHz frequencies will be available later thismonth. Full specifications and additional details are available below.

KingstonTechnology First to Ship 2133MHz Memory for Intel Core i5 Platform

Kingston Technology Releases 2133MHz HyperX for Core i5and P55 Systems

Fast HyperX 4GB KitsAvailable at 1.65 Volts; 8GB Kits to Come

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- KingstonTechnology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products,today announced it is leading the charge in memory support for Intel's newLGA1156 Core i5 and Core i7 systems by shipping super-fast 2133MHz HyperXrunning at a low 1.65 volts. The XMP-ready Kingston 4GB dual-channel 2133MHzCL8 kit is the perfect choice for ultra-enthusiasts who are ready to take theIntel Core i5 platform to the next level of memory overclocking performance.

"Intel has worked closely with Kingston on testingHyperX memory for use with the Core i5 platform and P55 chipset," saidGeof Findley, Memory Ecosystem Manager, Intel. "We've seen great resultsfrom all of the Kingston memory especially the high-performance dual-channelkits. The combination of Kingston HyperX and Core i5 utilizing the Nehalemarchitecture brings unsurpassed performance for mainstream and enthusiastusers."

Kingston is shipping a family of XMP-ready HyperX productsin different frequencies to support users of all levels who want to take fulladvantage of the Core i5 platform. Available in e-tail since late August,HyperX memory running at 1.65 volts are shipping in 4GB kits at 1333-, 1600-,2000- and 2133MHz frequencies. In late September, Kingston will launch 8GB kitsof two in 1333- and 1600MHz frequencies for users who wish to take advantage of64-bit operating systems.

"Kingston has worked with our terrific partnersincluding Intel, Asus, Gigabyte and MSI worldwide, to develop a series ofmemory kits that deliver top-notch performance on some of the finestmotherboards being launched this week," said Mark Tekunoff, seniortechnology manager, Kingston. "While the 2133MHz modules are engineeredfor benchmarkers and overclockers, our new 1600MHz frequency is the perfectchoice for mainstream users who want to build their own rigs with P55motherboards and 1156-pin processors."

Videos showing the top-of-class HyperX 2133MHz CL8 kitsworking on P55-based motherboards from Asus and Gigabyte are available at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFvVztQo79oand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EF0BDzZquSs.

Kingston has also changed its part numbering system to makeit easier to decipher. All HyperX part numbers begin with a 'KHX' designatorand are now followed by the module's frequency. A complete explanation can befound at http://www.kingston.com/hyperx/products/decoder.asp.

Kingston HyperX DDR3 Dual-Channel 1.65 volt Specifications

Part Number	Capacity and Features	MSRP (U.S. only)
KHX2133C8D3T1K2/4GX	4GB 2133MHz (CL8-8-8-24 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$394.00
KHX2133C9D3T1K2/4GX	4GB 2133MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$269.00
KHX2000C8D3T1K2/4GX	4GB 2000MHz (CL8-8-8-24 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$198.00
KHX2000C9D3T1K2/4GX	4GB 2000MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$140.00
KHX1600C8D3T1K2/4GX	4GB 1600MHz (CL8-8-8-24 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$137.00
KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX	4GB 1600MHz (CL8-8-8-24 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$132.00
KHX1333C7D3K2/4GX	4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-21 @ 1.65v) kit of 2 optimized for XMP	$125.00

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty andfree 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the KingstonWeb site at www.kingston.com.