Kingston Intros New DDR3 1600 12GB Memory Kit

[btarunr]

Kingston is out with its newest 12 GB triple-channel DDR3 memory kit. Unlike the last time, when the company came out with a three-module kit consisting of 4 GB modules, with the KHX1600C9D3K6/12GX, the new 12 GB kit consists of six modules. What is also noteworthy, is that the new kit costs a fraction: Around 350 Euro versus over 1000 Euro.

The six 2 GB modules are cooled by the classic Kingston HyperX heatspreaders. They are rated to operate at 1600 MHz (PC3-12800) with DRAM timings of 9-9-9-27, with module voltage of 1.65V, along with Intel XMP support, making them just about ideal for socket LGA-1366 desktops and importantly, 2-socket workstations.



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[MilkyWay]

12gb for the ultimate user
i hardly see a need for 12gb just now but its nice to see its an option for high end users

 

[karlotta]

think ramdisk

 

[InTeL-iNsIdE]

6x2gb for 350 euros ?? whats so good about that, you can buy 2x6gb of much better kits for 200 euros :shadedshu

 

[PP Mguire]

Not only that but i have some HyperX that run at 2000 with better timings than that.

 

[TheLaughingMan]

6x2gb for 350 euros ?? whats so good about that, you can buy 2x6gb of much better kits for 200 euros :shadedshu

Yeah, but those may be different slightly. These would be guaranteed to work together. Still cost too much.

 

[Binge]

Not only that but i have some HyperX that run at 2000 with better timings than that.

I don't understand this... HyperX is only a division of Kingston, it's not a brand of memory IC.

 

[shevanel]

im sure pp mac knows this.. but does pp mac have 12gb kit that does 2000 @ lower timings?

 

[codyjansen]

i would love 12 gb. i have no need for it but i just want to get to say that i have 12

 

[shevanel]

if i had such a thing i would make 5gb+ ramdisk for either benches or a game that loads alot.. maybe. but def ben ches.

 

[eva2000]

Still too expensive when you can get 6x2GB A-Data XPG 2000X modules for AUD$396-435 - thats around 265 euro or US$400 for 3 kits of 2x2GB dual channel. Can easily bench 12GB A-Data 2000X @DDR3-1600-2000Mhz speeds at 1.62v !

 

[TheLaughingMan]

I don't understand this... HyperX is only a division of Kingston, it's not a brand of memory IC.

Implying it is dumb to buy a product from a company you can get a better product from at a lower price to boot.