Kingston ships HyperX 2133MHz XMP for Sandy Bridge

Posted on Wednesday, January 05 2011 @ 20:53 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck
Kingston introduced the HyperX 2133MHz 8GB memory kit for Intel's P67, these four modules have CL9-11-9-27 timings and run at 1.65V. The MSRP is $299.99.
Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced its 8GB 2133MHz HyperX® memory kits have achieved Intel XMP certification for the P67 Sandy Bridge platform. The HyperX T1 kits of four (Kingston® part #: KHX2133C9AD3T1FK4/8GX) are the world’s first 8GB memory kits to be validated. Intel has posted the XMP certification results at: http://www.intel.com/consumer/game/extreme-memory.htm

“The new 8GB HyperX memory kits were designed to push the memory boundaries of the new P67 motherboards in both speed and capacity,” said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. “Our 2133MHz T1 modules featuring the signature tall heatspreaders passed the rigorous testing requirements both in-house and at Intel to achieve XMP certification. This is the perfect kit for enthusiasts who want to maximize performance from the new Sandy Bridge platform.”

Kingston first subjected the new kits to extensive testing on the Asus P8P67 PRO and Gigabyte GA-P67-UD4 motherboards in its own labs. After testing to great success, modules were then sent to Intel for validation.

Shipping immediately, the 2133MHz 8GB kits of four have a suggested price of $299.99 (U.S. MSRP).


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