Monday, January 8th 2018
HyperX Unveils World's First Infrared Synchronized DDR4 RGB Memory
HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., today announced the industry's first memory modules featuring synchronized RGB lighting with IR (infrared) technology - the HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB. HyperX has designed IR communication channels onto each memory module, allowing multiple modules to sync LED lighting and produce an exceptional color and pattern display. Powered directly from the motherboard, this patent-pending technology provides an enhanced visual experience of RGB memory for gaming, overclocking PCs and DIY system builds. A video demo of the HyperX IR technology is here.
"As a leader in performance and overclocked memory for 15 years, HyperX is excited to bring this unique RGB memory innovation to CES 2018 and the market," said Kristy Ernt, business manager, HyperX. "Synchronizing HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory using IR technology creates a new way to experience RGB lighting on a PC and enables gamers and overclockers to further personalize their gaming experience."
In addition to IR synchronized RGB lighting control, the Predator DDR4 RGB modules also support multiple lighting profiles when plugged into motherboards with compatible RGB control software. HyperX is working with motherboard partners to test and qualify the HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory with their control software, including ASUS Aura Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion and MSI Mystic Light Sync. In addition, chassis vendors like In-Win are also adding features to support RGB lighting and control.
HyperX will demonstrate the new LED lighting management and expanded color and pattern display features on the Predator DDR4 RGB at CES, Jan 8-11, 2018 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel, Tower Suite # 30-335.
Availability
The Predator RGB Memory is scheduled to ship in Q2.
"As a leader in performance and overclocked memory for 15 years, HyperX is excited to bring this unique RGB memory innovation to CES 2018 and the market," said Kristy Ernt, business manager, HyperX. "Synchronizing HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory using IR technology creates a new way to experience RGB lighting on a PC and enables gamers and overclockers to further personalize their gaming experience."
HyperX will demonstrate the new LED lighting management and expanded color and pattern display features on the Predator DDR4 RGB at CES, Jan 8-11, 2018 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Hotel, Tower Suite # 30-335.
Availability
The Predator RGB Memory is scheduled to ship in Q2.
11 Comments on HyperX Unveils World's First Infrared Synchronized DDR4 RGB Memory
In other words, just let people enjoy their RGB. Geez. :rolleyes:
Anyway, I'm really digging these. They look nice, clean, and bright. Unfortunately, I've already bought some RGB RAM for my build, but I'm interested to see how these look and ultimately perform once they are released. :pimp:
My problem is this:And as far as I'm concerned, this $h1t is worthless as a patent material (it's a typical application of an IR transceiver, not some semi-miraculous invention)...
...and there are cheaper and a lot more elegant ways to sync that RGB lighting, like... idunno... maybe use that clock signal from SMBus for starters (which is already connected and easily accessible on RAM module), or maybe even set up the whole RGB controller as an SMBus device, so you can program/control/sync lighting modes in software?
It's not my area of expertise, but apparently I have more productive ideas than engineers from Kingston.
But apparently "engineering" means "put RGB on it so marketing can sell more" nowadays.