Kingston Ships HyperX Memory Kits with Black PCB

•  HyperX Beast and black Product Lines to Feature Black PCB

•   All-black Look Complements System Builds Where Color and Design is Key

Hsinchu, Taiwan – March 26, 2013－Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, continues to celebrate its 10th HyperX anniversary by announcing all-new black printed circuit boards (PCB) on two of its product lines. Kingston’s high-performance HyperX Beast and entry-level enthusiast ‘black’ lines will incorporate black PCB under the signature heatspreader designs.

HyperX Beast, a part of the Predator family, matches large capacity with ultra-fast frequencies. Now featuring black PCB, HyperX Beast is available in various dual- and quad-channel kits in capacities from 8GB to 64GB and speeds up to an ultra-fast 2400MHz. It is perfect for hardcore gamers, PC modders, content creators and overclockers. The 2133MHz, 64GB and 2400MHz, 32GB Beast memory are the fastest and highest capacity certified IntelXMP-ready kits on the market.

HyperX black is available as single 4GB and 8GB module or as an 8GB or 16GB dual-channel kit in 1333- or 1600MHz frequencies. HyperX black is ideal as a cost-efficient performance upgrade for an overall faster system or for increased in-game frames-per-second rate.

“Our customers and fans have asked us to come out with HyperX memory featuring black PCBs to better match their system designs,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Sales Director, APAC region, Kingston. “We are able to match good looks with high performance. The black on black combination allows for easy pairing with any color component on the market.”

Kingston HyperX Beast and black Memory Features and Specifications:

• Unique: features a dynamic new heatspreader to maximize thermal dissipation, features a Black PCB
• XMP profiles: easy to enable, factory configured for best maximum performance
• Reliable: 100-percent factory tested
• Guaranteed: lifetime warranty, free technical support
• Easy to install
• Capacities: 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB in various kits of  2, 4 and 8
• Frequency speed: 1333MHz−2400MHz
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Storage temperature: -55°C to 100°C
• Dimensions: 132mm X 41.4mm (Beast),133.35mm X 30mm (black)
• Available in a variety of CAS latencies
• Voltage: 1.5V-1.65V
• Compatible: tested with all popular brands of motherboards
• DDR3 only

¹ Please check your favorite Kingston e-tailer or reseller for pricing.

¹ Please check your favorite Kingston e-tailer or reseller for pricing.

Kingston DataTraveler HyperX Predator 3.0

Part Number

Capacity and Features

DTHXP30/512GB

DataTraveler HyperX Predator USB 512GB

DTHXP30/1T

DataTraveler HyperX Predator USB 1TB

Western Digital VelociRaptor 1TB and Western Digital Black 4TB Hard Disk Review
poor poor 16 Dec 2012

The traditional hard disk isn’t obsolete. If you thought it would be, it is still around and has served users beyond the expected life span. In fact, my first SSD was dead within a year but my desktop HDD from Western Digital is stil running right now.

Western Digital has 4 series of desktop/workstation hard drives. They are the Blue series WD Blue which offers solid performance an d realiability for everyday computing. It ranges from 80GB to 1TB. The other series which is environmental friendly is the Cool and Quiet WD Green. It has storage capacities of 500GB to 3 TB.

The WD Black series has the highest capacity range from 500GB to 4TB and offers maximum performance for power computing. It has a 32MB – 64MB cache and 5 years warranty.

The WD VelociRaptor, the highest end is more suitable for workstation. It comes in the capacity of 250GB to 1TB and in form factor of 2.5 and 3.5inches. It has a 64MB cache and runs at a high speed of 10,000 RPM.

Both WD Black and WD VelociRaptor has 5 years warranty.

Today, we will take a look at two products from Western Digital, the high speed Western Digital 1TB VelociRaptor & the WD Black 4TB 3.5inch.

Both hard disks are high performance drives, one with speed while the other with high capacity.

Kingston Ships Next-Gen SSDNow V Series
 New SSDNow V300 Solid-state Drive Provides Consumers with High-performance, Cost-efficient Upgrade Solution
 Customized LSI SandForce Flash Storage Processor Solution

Hsinchu, Taiwan – November 15, 2012– Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping the next generation of its most cost-effective SSDNow V Series solid-state drive. The Kingston SSDNow V300 is a powerful upgrade solution for cost-conscious consumers looking to upgrade their existing desktop or notebook PC.

The new SSDNow V300 is 10x faster than a 7200RPM hard-disk drive†. It is powered by an LSI SandForce Flash Storage Processor (FSP) solution customized for Kingston, and optimized for industry-leading 19nm NAND Flash memory to deliver sequential read and write speeds of up to 450MB/s. Using best-in-class components, SSDNow V300 combines quality, performance and affordability from two leading SSD brands that are affordable for first-time SSD users or anyone looking to upgrade an existing system.

“LSI worked together with Kingston to deliver a customized high-performing solid-state drive solution for their cost-effective SSDNow V Series,” said Kent Smith, senior director of product marketing, Flash Components Division, LSI., LSI SandForce. “Our award-winning SF-2281 Client FSPs provide Kingston’s customers with enterprise-class features and an enhanced everyday computing user experience, especially for first time SSD users.”

“Kingston is committed to delivering SSDs at the best price to performance ratio as possible. We achieve this again with our next-generation SSDNow V300,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The SSDNow V300 is the best cost-efficient upgrade for users who want their existing systems to perform faster. They will experience faster boot up and shutdown times, and will also see much better system performance when multiple applications are open.”

The SSDNow V300 is available as a stand-alone drive or as an upgrade kit containing cloning software and other accessories for a desktop and/or notebook system. SSDNow V300 is backed by a three-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Kingston is celebrating 25 years in the memory industry. The company was founded on October 17, 1987, and has grown to become the largest third-party memory manufacturer in the world. The 25th anniversary video can be found at here as well as more information including a timeline of Kingston’s history. In addition, HyperX memory is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The first HyperX high-performance memory module was released in November 2002.

† Based on PCMark Vantage, Advanced Edition HDD Test Suite. Test system: Dell XPS 8500, Intel H77 Chipset, Intel® Core™ i7-3770 CPU, 8GB System Memory. SSD tested as primary drive with results based on “out-of-box” performance. This SSD is designed for use in desktop and notebook computer workloads, and is not intended for Server environments.

Kingston SSDNow V300 Features and Specifications:
 Form factor: 2.5″
 Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) – with backwards compatibility to SATA Rev. 2.0
 Capacities1: 60GB, 120GB, 240GB
 Sequential Reads2: SATA Rev. 3.0 — up to 450MB/s
 Sequential Writes2:
SATA Rev. 3.0 — up to 450MB/s
 Maximum Random 4k Read/Write3
60GB — up to 85,000/up to 60,000 IOPS120GB — up to 85,000/up to 55,000 IOPS240GB — up to 85,000/up to 43,000 IOPS
 PCMark® Vantage HDD Suite Score
60GB — 39,000
120GB — 49,000
240GB — 57,000
 Power Consumption:
0.640W (MAX) Idle / 1.423W (MAX) Read / 2.052W (MAX) Write
 Storage temperatures: -40°C ~ 85°C
 Operating temperatures: 0°C ~ 70°C
 Dimensions: 69.8mm x 100.1mm x 7mm
 Weight: 86g
 Vibration operating: 2.17G Peak (7–800Hz)
 Vibration non-operating: 20G Peak (10–2000Hz)
 Life expectancy: 1 million hours MTBF
 Warranty/support: three-year warranty with free technical support
 Total Bytes Written (TBW)4
60GB — 32TB120GB — 64TB 240GB — 128TB

1 Please note: Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash memory Guide at kingston.com/flash_memory_guide.
2 Based on “out-of-box performance” with ATTO Disk Benchmark 2.41. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software, and usage.
3 Based on “out-of-box performance” with IOMeter.
4 Total Bytes Written (TBW) refers to how much total data can be written to an SSD for a given workload before the drive reaches its endurance limits.

Kingston SSDNow V300 Solid-State Drives††

Part Number Capacity and Features
SV300S37A/60G 60GB Stand-alone V300 SSD
SV300S37A/120G 120GB Stand-alone V300 SSD
SV300S37A/240G 240GB Stand-alone V300 SSD
SV300S3D7/60G 60GB Desktop Upgrade Kit
SV300S3D7/120G 120GB Desktop Upgrade Kit
SV300S3D7/240G 240GB Desktop Upgrade Kit
SV300S3N7A/60G 60GB Notebook Upgrade Kit
SV300S3N7A/120G 120GB Notebook Upgrade Kit
SV300S3N7A/240G 240GB Notebook Upgrade Kit

^* Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash Guide at kingston.com/flash_memory_guide.

Kingston Helps Drive Big Data and Virtualization Initiatives with New SSDNow E100 Enterprise SSD
• New Enterprise-Class SSD Drives Offer 10X Gains in Endurance and Reliability;
• Expansion of Industry Leading SSD Family From Client Through Enterprise
• Helps Organizations Maximize Database Performance, Safeguard Data and Save on Power Costs

Hsinchu, Taiwan – August 28, 2012 — Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the SSDNow E100 SSD, the company’s new enterprise-class solid state drive (SSD). The new drive enables enterprises to accommodate the performance demands required in support of big data and virtualization initiatives. The new Kingston E100 SSD achieves up to 10X improvements in endurance and reliability over client SSDs on existing hardware, while drastically reducing the physical footprint as significantly fewer SSDs are needed to handle the tasks of many traditional hard-disk drives (HDD).

The performance and processing requirements required in the rapid analysis of massive data sets and large collections of virtual systems have pushed many servers far beyond their breaking point. The next generation E100 SSD provides vastly higher IOPS compared to HDDs, dramatically reducing processing bottlenecks, computer latency and physical system limitations.

In a recent virtualized database performance test that compared Kingston’s Enterprise SSD with traditional HDDs, the review “found that replacing a solution consisting of a server with an external chassis containing 24 HDDs with only six internal SSDs increased total database performance by up to 91.8 percent.” The amount of power consumed “while idle and while running database workloads for both revealed that Kingston’s SSDs used up to 51.0 percent less power than the HDDs, and increased performance per watt by a staggering 184.2 percent.”

“Companies worldwide have come to depend on Kingston server memory for reliability and performance,” said Nathan Su, Flash Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “We are proud to introduce the SSDNow E100 enterprise-class SSD to help organizations handle such initiatives as big data and virtualized environments. The drive’s higher endurance and reliability, along with higher IOPS make it an integral part of a datacenter where uninterrupted 24/7 operation is mission critical.”

The new enterprise-class SSDNow E100 SSD is shipping immediately and is available in 100GB, 200GB and 400GB capacities. It is backed by a three-year warranty and free technical support.

Kingston Expands HyperX Memory Family

l         HyperX Predator Debuts with New Heatspreader, More Aggressive Design

l         Fastest Speeds, Lowest Latencies and Highest Capacities

Hsinchu, Taiwan – August 17, 2012－ Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of the new Kingston HyperX Predator. The new high-performance DRAM module complements the HyperX product range with the fastest speeds, lowest latencies and highest capacities. HyperX Predator is aimed at extreme enthusiasts and overclockers looking to push their systems to the maximum with the fastest speeds and highest performance hardware.

With its new heatspreader, HyperX Predator offers a more aggressive design, which accompanies the look and design of the latest PC hardware, and provides great heat dissipation to optimize memory reliability. The memory part number ends with X is Intel XMP certified, and all Hyper Predator has been fully tested and validated on a top range of motherboards currently available on the market. End users can easily overclock their systems by simply selecting a profile in BIOS with no need for manual adjustments.

“The PC gaming market is robust and growing and we are pleased to contribute to that market with our new, more aggressive HyperX Predator memory kits,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Sales Director, APAC region, Kingston. “Enthusiasts will experience higher performance, ultra-responsive multitasking possibilities and an overall faster system thanks to its top optimized performance settings for specific modules ― handpicked and tested by our Kingston engineers.”

HyperX Predator is available in speeds up to 2666MHz; CAS latencies of 9 and 11; and capacities from 8GB to 32GB in various dual- and quad-channel kit configurations.

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free live technical support. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/en/memory/hyperx.

Kingston HyperX Predator Specifications:

• Capacity: 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB in kits of 2 and 4
• Frequency (speed): 1600MHz-2666MHz
• CAS Latency: CL 9, CL11
• Voltage: 1.5v -1.65v operating voltage enables stable overclocking
• XMP Certified: Higher-performing frequencies, timings and voltage are attainable by simply enabling Intel’s Extreme Memory Profile
• Compatible: Designed specifically for P55, H67, P67, Z68, H61 (AG), and Z77 Intel chipsets; as well as A75, A87, A88, A89, A78, and E35 (Fusion) AMD chipsets
• Reliable: 100-percent tested
• Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty, Free technical support

* KHX26C11T2K2/8X will be coming soon.

Review of Kingston HyperX 3K 120G SSD model SH103S3/120G
bluetooth 3 Aug 2012

Kingston, a renown brand in the industry is always giving the best to it’s customers. Although they might not be the first to market SSDs featuring the SandForce controller, it’s entry has definitely brought down the price of SSD to mainstream users.

Featuring the 2nd generation SandForce SF-2281 controller, the high-speed SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) performance and blazing fast random and sequential read/write speeds. SandForce DuraClass™ technology provides the latest data integrity protection for ultimate endurance over the entire life of the drive.

If you are wondering why Kingston choose a model name 3K, the reason is because it is rated at 3 thousand  program/erase cycle. Effectively that would give it a 8.2 yrs life span. The standard HyperX drive ships with 5K 25nm Intel MLC NAND, while the HyperX 3K ships with 3K 25nm Intel MLC NAND.

Before we go into benchmarks, let’s take a look at the package :

The package consists of the manual, the SSD, a mounting bracket with screws.

Features
SandForce controller technology
High-speed SATA Rev 3.0 (6Gb/s) transfer speeds
Advanced Wear-Leveling Technology
User-Configurable Over Provisioning4
Performance — incredible speeds for enhanced productivity
Reliable — much less likely to fail than a standard hard drive
Shock-Proof — dropping your notebook no longer means losing your data
Cool & Quiet — runs silent and with no moving mechanical parts to generate heat
Innovative — uses NAND Flash memory components
Supports TRIM — enhances device wear leveling by eliminating merge operation for all deleted data blocks
Supports S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)
Guaranteed — three-year warranty, free technical support and legendary Kingston reliability.

Two days ago, we posted a story about the performance of Thunderbolt vs USB 3 on the Gigabyte Z77X-UP5 TH motherboard. The results are shown here. Today, we retested it using a Kingston HyperX 3K 120GB SSD. Below are the results :

It is able to achieve a sequential read and write of 355.7MB/s and 173.3MB/s respectively. As we can see, the Kingston HyperX 3K SSD based on the SandForce controller is one of the better choices for SSD.

From the results, we can see that the performance is still a 150MB/s slower than using the drive on a SATA 6Gbps SATA port. Nevertheless, the performance is quite impressive considering that the test platform’s BIOS are still at it’s early stages.

If the drive is plugged direct to the SATA 6Gbps port, the drive is able to achieve sequential read of 454 MB/s and write at 173 MB/s.

Discuss

Pricing of Kingston HyperX 3K SSD from $99

It has been reported that a few brands of SSDs doesn’t seem to work very well with Intel Z77 boards. According to reports online, OCZ SSDs seems to be affected. In some instances, it cannot be recognised in the BIOS or it could only be recognised at the first instance and disappear on reboot.

In our case, we experienced weird installation issues on our Kingston SSDNow V series on an ASRock Z77 board. The Windows 7 USB stick is able to install on two HDDs with an older BIOS but fails with the latest. As for the SSD, it sometimes can be detected and sometimes disappear on reboot.

So is this an isolated case ? Will a BIOS fix solve the problem?

Post your comments below or in the forum at http://forums.ocworkbench.com

Kingston HyperX KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX Review
Bluetooth 23 Mar 2012

With more boards supporting overclock speeds of DDR3-2400, ram manufactures are releasing new modules that are capable of running these overclocked speeds with latest processors and chipsets in market. As these new modules comes in a pack of 4, it is just best suited to pair it with the Intel X79 system as it supports Quad Channel DDR3.

Today, we take a look at Kingston KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX.

Kingston’s KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX is a kit of four 256M x 64-bit (2GB) DDR3-2400 CL11 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM)
1Rx8 memory modules, based on eight 256M x 8-bit DDR3 FBGA components per module. Each module kit supports
Intel® XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles). Total kit capacity is 8GB. Each module kit has been tested to run at DDR3-2400 at
a low latency timing of 11-13-11 at 1.65V. The SPDs are programmed to JEDEC standard latency DDR3-1333 timing of
9-9-9 at 1.5V. Each 240-pin DIMM uses gold contact fingers.

The JEDEC standard electrical and mechanical specifications are as follows

XMP TIMING PARAMETERS
• JEDEC: DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9 @1.5V
• XMP Profile #1: D3-2400 CL11-13-11 @1.65V
• XMP Profile #2: D3-2133 CL11-12-11 @1.65V

In our test, we put the ram modules to test on our Biostar TPower X79 motherboard (review of board with ram here).

On the next page, we run the ram module under the Biostar Tpower X79 in both XMP Profile #1 and XMP Profile #2.

Kingston Adds HyperX Red, New Look for LoVo

• Limited Edition Red Modules Come to HyperX
• HyperX LoVo Gets Design Change

Hsinchu, Taiwan – January 11, 2012 – Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the launch of HyperX Red Limited Edition Memory and a new look for HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. These memory modules have a new look and are designed for PC modders, system builders and entry-level gamers looking to push the performance envelope.

HyperX Red Limited Edition has a sleek and aggressive look that provides a stylish accent to any motherboard or desktop computer in which it is installed. HyperX Red is Intel XMP ready and is available in 8GB kits and 4GB single modules at 1600MHz and 1333MHz, in both 1.65v and 1.5v. With the ease of installation and HyperX reliability, these new modules meet the needs of consumers and gamers alike who seek higher performance via faster speeds and larger capacities.

Kingston has also redesigned the look of its HyperX LoVo low-voltage modules. The new streamlined HyperX LoVo will remain in its standard green color but with a heatspreader similar to the HyperX Genesis. HyperX LoVo consumes less power and reduces heat thus requiring less fan speed to create a cool and quiet machine. Running at 1600MHz at 1.35v or 1333MHz at 1.25v, it is perfect for Intel’s mini-ITX ‘Apple Glen’ motherboards, AMD’s Llano platform and “always on” home theater PCs or home media servers. HyperX LoVo is available in 8GB and 4GB kits of two.

“The enthusiast community knows the HyperX brand is synonymous with high speed, high quality and stylish design,” said Ann Bai, DRAM Memory Sales Director, APAC Region, Kingston. “The new HyperX Red and the updated look of LoVo are great additions to our HyperX family. We have high-performance memory solutions to meet the specific needs of everyone from the entry-level gamer to the seasoned professional.”

Kingston HyperX memory is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support. For more information, please visit www.kingston.com/uk/memory/hyperX

First X79 Motherboard CertifiedIntel® XMP with DDR3 2400MHz Memory

ASUS P9X79 DELUXE awarded Extreme MemoryProfile classification for exemplary RAM optimization, reliability, andproven overclocking potential

Singapore (December 13, 2011) ― following the successful launch of a complete range of ASUS X79-based motherboards, the brand has scoredanother accolade in the form of its first Intel® Extreme Memory Profile(XMP) certified Socket LGA 2011 board, the P9X79 DELUXE, which features2400MHz RAM. The ROG Rampage IV Extreme also hosts the current X79 RAMspeed record at 2700MHz, made possible thanks to exhaustive development andtesting, as well as focused investment in exclusive power delivery andoverclocking technologies.

Intel® Extreme Memory Profile initiative

To promote better-performing memory designs that cater to the needs ofhigh-end gaming applications and other areas where overclocking may be desirable, Intel® and partners ASUS and Kingston® have beenactively encouraging the implementation of XMP standards. These require motherboards support higher memory voltages, more flexible timing andtuning options, plus improved clock speeds and the highest efficiency indesign. The P9X79 DELUXE is the first X79 board certified XMP to offerusers 2400MHz memory, opening up new performance avenues with confidence and improved stability. As an official Intel® program, XMP mandatesmotherboard evaluation and certification, offering consumers further assurance that a board enables greater reliability, safe and stableoverclocking, and increased performance. Certification indicates designst hat go beyond basic reference specifications, and in the case of the P9X79DELUXE, maintains the ASUS belief that consumers should always have the best possible hardware, without compromise. XMP certification for the P9X79DELUXE was attained using Kingston® HyperX quad-channel memory kits, aresult of the long-standing relationship ASUS has with major memory makers.

“Kingston is very excited that the ASUS P9X79 DELUXE is the firstX79 board certified XMP by Intel, which was achieved using Kingston HyperXquad-channel kits. We are very happy to partner with Intel and ASUS againto bring this new high performance solution to market”, said Ann Bai,Kingston DRAM Memory Sales Director ― APAC Region, when speaking on theP9X79 DELUXE.

More information on the Intel® XMP program can be found at thislink:

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/gaming-computers/core-i7-extreme-memory-suppliers-1111-datasheet.html

Rampage IV Extreme achieves new memory speed records at2700MHz

With its support for faster memory speeds and more stable overclocking,the Rampage IV Extreme has also played an important role in demonstratinghow far RAM speeds can be pushed on the Intel® X79 platform. It hasrecently served as the core of a system that clocked 2700MHz DDR3,configured with 16GB of G.Skill Ripjaws Z DDR3-2400 (4GB x4) at 1.65V. ASUSengineers also used 64GB of G.Skill Ripjaws Z DDR3-2133 (8GB x 8) at 1.5Von the P9X79 DELUXE, reaching RAM speeds of 2133MHz, showing its highlystable overclocking potential when running the full amount of memory. Asthe development cycle of any ASUS motherboard involves meticulous testingwith hundreds of memory modules from all major RAM producers, consumers canrely on the highest compatibility in the industry when using ASUS boards.Pre-launch testing also includes rigorous overclocking trials, ensuringthat each model can sustain performance well beyond reference levels.

Built for ultimate flexibility and better performance with an 8-DIMMdesign

ASUS P9X79 Series motherboards and the Rampage IV Extreme offer the verybest of flexible and control-focused Intel® X79 implementation. Theyarrive loaded with the enabling features consumers expect for high output2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, and offer an8-DIMM design that supports up to 64GB of quad-channel DDR3 memory. Thisallows users to choose the module size that best suits their budget andneeds, for example eight 4GB kits, as the design offers much greater roomfor different options. However, the main enabler of overclocking is themeticulously designed and implemented total board layout, which usesexclusive ASUS New DIGI+ Power Control all-digital voltage regulationarchitecture for both the CPU and DRAM. It opens up added flexibility andgreater efficiency, driving a much-improved overclocking posture. The P9X79DELUXE becoming the first XMP-certified X79 motherboard with 2400MHz RAMindicates the ASUS focus on unmatched overclocking and tuning optionscontinues to reap many rewards for consumers and the industry as awhole.

If you have always been looking for a cheaper alternative to maximise your memory bandwidth on the A75 platform, the Kingston Genesis HyperX is the ready solution. It is able to run at it’s rated speed and beyond. On other A75 solutions, most DDR3-2133 + modules might not work very well at this speed. This is largely due to BIOS issues that remains to be ironed out.

Below is a CPUID screen shot running the modules KHX2133C9AD3X2K2-4GX with an overclocked A8-3850 processor.

More info

Kingston Ships SandForce-based HyperX SSD

Hsinchu, Taiwan – August 2, 2011 –Kingston, the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is shipping the HyperX SSD, its first SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s) solid-state drive. The Kingston Hyper X SSD features the latest SandForce controller and is designed for enthusiasts, gamers and performance users.

Kingston HyperX SSD highlights include:
•
120GB and 240GB capacities*. Ships as a standalone SSD (includes HyperX branded 2.5″ to 3.5″ desktop mounting plate); or as a bundle with the HyperX Upgrade Kit for easy installation (includes Acronis True Image HD migration software, desktop mounting plate, external drive bay, multi-head screwdriver, SATA data cable).

•
Incredible sequential read/write throughputs of 555 / 510MB/s1.

•
SandForce SF-2281 controller featuring SATA Rev 3.0 (6GB/s).

•
Max 4KB random read/write of 95,000 / 70,000 IOPS2 (120GB).

•
Premium Intel 25nm Compute NAND (5k P/E Cycles).

Kingston HyperX SSD

Part number

Capacity and features

SH100S3/120G

120GB Stand-alone SSD

SH100S3/240G

240GB Stand-alone SSD

SH100S3B/120G

120GB HyperX Bundle Kit

SH100S3B/240G

240GB HyperX Bundle Kit

* Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

1 Based on internal testing. Performance may vary based on system settings.

Kingston HyperX Genesis Grey series modules KHX2133C9AD3X2K2-4GX
Bluetooth 16 Jul 2011

When it comes to choosing ram modules for your system,  you would definitely go for something that gives you the best price performance ratio, that is lowest price yet give you the best performance. Of course, the cost per GB is also another consideration.

Kingston is known for it’s value series of DRAM and the higher end HyperX T1 series. While most manufacturers are competing for market share, Kingston is also eying the mid high range market. The Hyper X GENESIS series is just one of the 5 HyperX series that targets the gamers, enthusiasts and most importantly system integrators.

The Kingston’s KHX2133C9AD3X2K2/4GX is a kit of two 256M x 64-bit 2GB (2048MB) DDR3-2133MHz CL9 SDRAM
(Synchronous DRAM) memory modules, based on sixteen 128M x 8-bit DDR3 FBGA components per module. Each
module kit supports Intel ® XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles). Total kit capacity is 4GB. Each module kit has been tested
to run at DDR3-2133MHz at a low latency timing of 9-11-9 at 1.65V. The SPDs are programmed to JEDEC standard
latency DDR3-1333MHz timing of 9-9-9 at 1.5V. Each 240-pin DIMM uses gold contact fingers and requires +1.5V.

As it supports Intel’s XMP profiling, it is easy to configure Intel P67, Z68 systems as both supports DDR3-2133. Simply enter into the BIOS and choose Profile#1 or Profile#2 and the system will be able to work correctly at the rated speed.

The two XMP profiles are as follow at 1.65v

Profile #1 C9-11-9-27-2T DDR3-2133
Profile #2 C9-9-9-27-2T DDR3-1866

On the 2nd page, we will take a look at the performance of this pair of modules with some benchmarks.

While we were doing some tests on the Z68 platform, we were interested in finding out how far can we lower the CAS latency of ram we have on hand. Using the Gigabyte Z68X-UD7-B3 board, we increase the DIMM voltage to 1.65v and that is all we did.

We managed to boot up at CAS 5 DDR3-1600.  Although it is at a low latency, the bandwidth isn’t as good as the same modules running at C9-9-9-27 2T DDR3-2133. Below is a screen shot of the ram model Kingston KHX2133C9AD3X2K2_4GX running at CAS 5 DDR3-1600.

Kingston Digital Transforms iPad, iPhone and iPod touch Storage Capabilities

New Wi-Drive Stylishly Delivers Wireless, Portable and Shareable Storage

COMPUTEX Taipei and Fountain Valley, CA — (June 1, 2011) — Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the sleek and functional Wi-DriveTM, built to address the ever-increasing storage needs of Apple iPad®, iPhone® and iPod touch® users (www.kingston.com/flash/wi_drive.asp). Wi-Drive, a wireless, portable storage solution, allows users to expand the number of documents, images, music and video files they can access from Apple devices. The combination of this storage expansion, file sharing and a rugged portable form factor makes it a perfect companion device.

Wi-Drive, along with its app from the App Store SM, allows users to stream videos, access music or share files with other Apple device owners. The distinctively designed, pocket-sized Wi-Drive utilizes Flash-based technology to store data from USB-compatible PCs. These files are then easily retrieved via Wi-Drive’s built-in wireless signal without requiring cables or an Internet connection. Three users can work simultaneously with different file types from a single Wi-Drive without any performance disruption.

“Wi-Drive is an ideal solution for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users who feel confined by their current storage capacity,” said Andrew Ewing, Flash memory business manager, Kingston. “Wi-Drive allows Apple device owners to wirelessly manage document and media files, and choose to share them with others, while on the go for work or pleasure. This unique functionality, combined with the durability of a Flash-based device, will satisfy both casual users and the most discerning technophiles.”

To begin using Wi-Drive with any of the compatible Apple products, users simply drag and drop files from their PC to Wi-Drive via USB cable, similar to a typical USB Flash drive data transfer. Users then download the Wi-Drive application from the App Store before connecting the Wi-Drive to their device. A video with a demonstration of the solution is also available here: www.kingston.com/flash/wi_drive.asp

Kingston offers Wi-Drive in both 16GB and 32GB sizes and the product will be available for purchase in late June 2011.

Kingston Wi-Drive Features and Specifications:

Capacities*: 16GB, 32GB
Dimensions: 121.5mm x 61.8mm x 9.8mm
Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Storage Temperature: 14°F to 185°F (-10°C to 70°C)
Wireless Network Interface: Wi-Fi 802.11g/n with wireless security (WPA/WEP)
Rechargeable Battery: up to four hours of continuous use
Cable: Mini-USB to USB cable included. User can upload files and content from their PC/Mac to the Wi-Drive using the USB cable
Portable: Uses Flash-based technology for durability and reliability
Convenient: pocket-sized for easy transportability
Simple: just plug into a USB port
Guaranteed: one-year warranty
App: downloadable at Apple’s App Store
Compatible with: iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4, iPod touch (3G is limited to iOS 4.2.1+)
Configurable APN (access point name) and Key functions to connect to Wireless Access Point
(Internet Connection)
Supported File Formats:
• Audio: AAC, MP3, WAV
• Video: m4v, mp4, mov, Motion JPEG (M-JPEG), AVI
• Image: jpg, bmp, tiff
• Document: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, xls

* Some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and thus is not available for data storage. For more information, please consult Kingston’s Flash Memory Guide at Kingston.com/Flash_Memory_Guide.

Part Number
WID/16GZ
WID/32GZ

Kingston Wi-Drive

Capacity and Features
Wi-Drive 16GB
Wi-Drive 32GB

MSRP (U.S. Only)
$ 129.99
$ 174.99

Kingston HyperX MAX 3.0 External USB 3.0 (64GB) Review
Bluetooth 10 Jan 2011

Kingston Technology joins the ranks of companies delivering SSDs last year. They made in roads with their Value series of SSD products making it available for users. To make it available in a form that is portable and durable, Kingston introduced  the SSDNow V series S2BN that comes with a USB 2.0 enclosure.

Although the SSD performs pretty well, it is hampered by USB 2.0 limitation if connected as an external portable drive.

HyperMAX 3.0 is going to remove the bottleneck (~35MB/s) and give it a speed boost. The HyperMax 3.0 comes in a blue alumimium enclosure which is sealed. Warranty will be void if rip open the enclosure.

The drive comes with a USB 3.0 cable with a blue connector on one end for the PC/Notebook with USB 3.0 connector. The other looks quite different from the usual connector we see. That plugs direct into the SSD drive.

HyperX MAX 3.0 promises a read speed of up to 195MB/s and Write speed of up to 160MB/s.

In the next few pages, we take a look at the package followed by benchmarks of the drive in USB 3.0 with NEC 3.0, Etrontech controller and traditional USB 2.0 connector.

Kingston HyperX MAX 3.0 Features and Specifications

• Performance: USB-IF SuperSpeed-Certified
• Standardized: Complies with USB 3.0 specification standards, compatible with USB 2.0
• Sequential Speed: Read: up to 195MB/sec., Write: up to 160MB/sec
• Shock-resistant: Built with Flash components so no moving parts
• Portable: Aluminum design is sleek, stylish and rugged
• Silent: Runs silently with no moving parts
• Easy: Plug & play with no driver required; utilizes USB bus power with no additional bus power required
• Guaranteed: Three-year warranty
• Capacities**: 64GB, 128GB and 256GB
• Dimensions: 2.89² x 4.67² x 0.47² (73.49mm x 118.60mm x 12.00mm)
• Vibration Operating: 20G Peak, 10-2000Hz, (20min/Axis) x 3 Axis
• Vibration Non-operating: 20G Peak, 10-2000Hz, (12 Cycle/Axis) x 3 Axis, x 20min.
• Operating Shock: 1500G
• Operating Temperature: 0° to 60°C/ 32° to 140°F
• Storage Temperature: -20° to 85°C/ -4° to 185°F
• Power Consumption: 4.5W
• Dual LED: Blue for USB 3.0, green for USB 2.0

Kingston DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 (DTU30) 64 GB USB 3.0 stick Review – Intro
bluetooth 20 Dec 2010

If you are one that relies on USB sticks for your important documents and large files, you would have long wanted this, a USB 3.0 based device that delivers faster reading and writing.

Kingston, the renown storage king now brings you the 64GB USB 3.0 stick. The Kingston’s DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 (DTU30) features the latest technology for USB Flash drives, making it ideal for early adopters who want to take advantage of all the performance improvements offered by USB 3.0 right away.

In the past, transferring from USB 2.0 is always a pain in the neck. We are stucked with a reading of only 30MB/s for read/write.  With the new USB 3.0 stick,  data transfer rates for USB 3.0 to 80MB/sec. read and 60MB/sec. The new USB 3.0 is 2.6x faster in read and 2x faster in write.

If you use an existing board or notebook with USB 2.0 only interface, this stick is backward compatible with USB 2.0. The package comes with a USB 2.0 Y cable for you to plug the DTU30.

In the subsequent pages, we take a look at the performance of it running on USB 3.0 capable board and running it in the compatible USB 2.0 mode. The first chart shows the performance using USB 2.0 while the second shows the performance when paired with a USB 3.0 port on a NEC USB 3.0 controller chip on board.

Features/Specifications:

• Capacities* – 16GB, 32GB, 64GB
• Requirements – system with USB 3.0 port
• Fast** – data transfer rates for USB 3.0 to 80MB/sec. read and 60MB/sec. write; USB 2.0 = 30MB/sec. read and 30MB/sec. write
• Backwards compatible*** – with USB 2.0.
• Dimensions – 2.90″ x 0.87″ x 0.63″ (73.70mm x 22.20mm x 16.10mm)
• Operating Temperature – 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C)
• Storage Temperature – -4° to 185°F (-20° to 85°C)
• Simple – just plug into a USB port
• Practical – durable casing with a solid lanyard loop
• Guaranteed – five-year warranty