Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K2/2G - Retail

Reviewed By: on 11/18/2009

Tech Level: average - Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Not bad, when its running at 800mhz... pretty fast.
With my Phenom II 545 overclocked at 3.54ghz, they are running at 944mhz. Ran Prime95 and was stable for 12h20min.

Cons: absolutely could not get it to run on 1066mhz. I bought these because they were listed on as compatible memory for my specific motherboard, but when I try to run it on 1066mhz, the system either wont boot or will get corrupt files on windows start up. Changed voltage specs, timing, and frequency all specified by the manufacturer, and still no luck at all. Called Kingston, kingston could not help either. They even gave me alternate voltages and timings, No good...

Other Thoughts: Kingston tried to blame AMD's memory controller as the weak link
It's been a nightmare trying to get these things to operate at specified speeds. If i wanted DDR2 800's, i would have bought the 800s instead of having a pair of 1066s operate at a lower speed.
I gave it 3 eggs, because when they work, they work well, however, these are not the speeds i paid for. Mushkins are on the way, so i will get a chance to determine whether or not its my lack of computer understanding or just faulty memory.
Games like CoD4, Resident Evil 5, and Need for Speed Shift combined with the HIS Radeon 4670 1GB gpu, CoD4 was getting anywhere between 40-130fps, maxing out at 199 looking at the sky. RE5 according to their benchmark tests was getting an average of 67fps.. 44fps-81fps. NFS Shift, FPS not sure, but graphics are pretty smooth.
On the flipside, Newegg has been very helpful in the replacement process!! Thanks to newegg for that

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Good Ram

Reviewed By: Deerhound on 10/13/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: less than 1 day

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Now my Shuttle bare bones XPC is working great. It didn't work well with the old Crucial Newegg Lanfest Ram I had laying around. It likes this Kingston Ram just fine.

Cons: none

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Buy it while it's cheap!

Reviewed By: badegg4u on 10/6/2009

Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: 1 day to 1 week

This user purchased this item from Newegg

Pros: Great price! The price of ddr2 ram has been on the increase lately and has actually doubled since April of 2009! If you have a 4GB kit like I did then this is a must have. I noticed a speed and reaction time increase immediately. Great price(considering other price points). Great buy for the money. Ordered on Friday recieved it on Monday! Awsome delivery from Newegg as always.

Cons: Pricey!( Read the pros)
Tried to boot off my 2 GB sticks where they have been after adding these 2 in on the open slots. Didn't work, after a minute or two of playing with it I felt stupid because these have to go in Dimms A1 and B1 on my board not the secondary slots with the 2 GB sticks in front. Switched them and worked like a charm!

Other Thoughts: Newegg is undoubtedly the best and most reliable source of computer hardware that I have ever come across. Keep up the good work!!!

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