Made for overclocking enthusiasts
For PC building and overclocking
enthusiasts, RAM sticks are as important as the other larger components, so
much so that some people would take the time to look at the memory module
manufacturers printed on the 1C to get the best bang for the buck, or pay
exorbitant prices for them. Knowing c niche when they see it, Kingston has
released the HyperX T1 modules that are sure to pique their interest.
Kingston
HyperX T1 Performance RAM
Yet another set of modules in the HyperX
stable, the T1 stands taller than most, if not other RAMs, both literally and
figuratively. First thing to note here is the tall fin heat sink. See it?
Excellent eye sight.
The ones used on the T1 are, in particular,
taller than the other HyperX heat sinks which serves to keep the IC modules
cooler, allowing the RAM to perform better overall. Whilst this is an excellent
feature, be wary about using CPU heat sinks that are big, as they might not fit
on certain motherboards if you're using this particular set of RAMs
At its default profile, the T1 runs with
4GBs at 2,400MHz, with a low-latency timing of 11-13-13. With XMP enabled on
your motherboard, you get to choose from a second profile too, which runs at a
slightly lower speed of 2,133MHz with a timing of 11-12-11. This is very nifty.
With the two 4GB sticks, we ran them on a
dual channel setup, and found that the performance with the 2,400MHz profile to
be off the charts. With the T1, what you pay for is truly what you get. Coupled
with an SSD, we got Windows to boot under ten seconds, while software and
programs open under five, with no latency or lag issues whatsoever.
Theoretically, you could also overclock the
T1 sticks to 2,666MHz, but it really is not necessary as the T1 performs
extremely well even on stock speeds. A 4 x 4GB setup of the T1 is surely to
keep your computer going for the next few years at least.
The
very tall heatsink fins allow the RAM to dissipate heat better, but may be a
problem for rigs sporting huge CPU heat sinks
Pros and cons
Pros: Awesome performance Dual XMP profile
Cons: Tall heat sink fins may
require space management
Benchmark results
PCMark Vantage (suite): 19,233 points
PCMark Vantage (Memory): 13,500 points
Chip conclude
Kingston HyperX T1 memory modules are some
of the best to come out of the Taiwanese memory giant's factories, with super
performances and superior cooling. Just make sure you make some space for it!
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Specifications
Price: $110
Website: www.kingston.com/en
Speed: 2400 MHz
Voltage: 1.65V
Density: 2 x 4GB
Type: DDR3
Ratings
Performance: 5/5
Features: 4/5
Cooling: 5/5
Value: 4/5
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