Kingston Introduces Entry-Level HyperX 'Blu' RAM

Kingston is known in the DIY PC builder sector as being a top-tier memory provider. They don't sell the cheapest RAM on the market, but with this kind of stuff, you generally get what you pay for. In order to bring Kingston quality to the entry-level market, the company is today revealing their HyperX 'blu' memory, which have an all-new look, run at standard JEDEC speeds and timings, and have headroom for enthusiasts to push the performance envelope.

HyperX blu is available in DDR3, 1600- and 1333MHz 4- and 2GB kits of two, and it's also available DDR2 800MHz, single modules and kits of two. As you might expect, this memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 tech support. Full prices are listed below.

Kingston Technology Adds 'blu' to HyperX Lineup

Entry-Level Memory Newest Addition to HyperX Family

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of an entry-level line of HyperX® memory modules for overclockers and gamers. The HyperX 'blu' memory modules have a new look, run at standard JEDEC speeds and timings, and have headroom for enthusiasts to push the performance envelope.

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"The enthusiast community knows the HyperX name is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design. HyperX blu enables us to bring these features to market at a lower price point," said Vincent Kim, HyperX product manager, Kingston®. "blu is the latest addition to the HyperX family in our ongoing strategy to match HyperX products with the various enthusiast market segments."

HyperX blu is available in DDR3, 1600- and 1333MHz 4- and 2GB kits of two. blu is also available in DDR2 800MHz, single modules and kits of two. Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free 24/7 technical support. For detailed information please visit the Kingston Web site at www.kingston.com.

Kingston HyperX Blu DDR3 & DDR2 Specifications

Part Number

Capacity and Features

MSRP (U.S. only).

KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4GX


4GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.65v)

kit of 2 optimized for XMP

$ 132.00

KHX1600C9D3B1K2/4G


4GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.7v)

kit of 2

$ 132.00

KHX1600C9D3B1K2/2G


2GB 1600MHz (CL9-9-9-27 @ 1.7v)

kit of 2

$ 71.00

KHX1333C7D3B1K2/4GX


4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @ 1.65v)

kit of 2 optimized for XMP

$ 143.00

KHX1333C7D3B1K2/4G

4GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @ 1.7v)

kit of 2

$ 143.00

KHX1333C7D3B1K2/2G


2GB 1333MHz (CL7-7-7-20 @ 1.7v)

kit of 2

$ 76.00

KHX6400D2B1K2/4G


4GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @ 1.8v)

kit of 2

$ 116.00

KHX6400D2B1K2/2G


2GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @ 1.8v)

kit of 2

$ 62.00

KHX6400D2B1/2G


2GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @ 1.8v) module

$ 58.00

KHX6400D2B1/1G


1GB 800MHz (CL5-5-5-15 @ 1.8v)

module

$ 31.00




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