Kingston Launches 1GHz and 1066MHz DDR2 HyperX Modules

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Kingston Feeds Gaming Market with 1000 and 1066-MHz HyperX Memory Modules

Fountain Valley, CA (May 24, 2006), Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced the release of HyperX DDR2 1000-MHz (PC2-8000) and HyperX DDR2 1066-MHz (PC2-8500) memory modules. The new HyperX DDR2 unbuffered DIMMs are available in capacities up to 2 GB to support high end computing.

"This is a significant launch for Kingston to bring a series of cutting-edge memory technology to the enthusiast market," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. "These new array of HyperX products are ideal for the latest up and coming DDR2 based platforms. These new modules are a perfect blend of speed and ultimate performance. With the recently released 800-MHz low latency modules the Kingston family is now expanding to include 1000 MHz and the incredibly fast 1066-MHz."
With the advent of new platforms utilizing DDR2 memory, coupled with the introduction of memory hungry software and games, the need for high performance and high capacity memory is a must. For the enthusiast community, Kingston's HyperX modules are the ideal memory solution.
"Kingston has been providing our customers using PC3200 high-quality products which enable AMD Athlon(TM) 64 FX enthusiasts to tune their PCs and find the best possible performance to suit
their gaming or digital media needs," said Mike Field, division marketing manager, Desktop Division, AMD. "Our socket AM2 processors, also released today, utilize DDR2 memory technology, which together with Kingston's new DDR2 memory will enable the next generation of computing performance."

Components used to build HyperX must go through stringent tests in order to be qualified for the line. Once potential components meet our rigorous testing standards, they are then assembled and tested. As with all enthusiast grade memory, actual speeds reached will depend on system configuration.

HyperX 1000 & 1066-MHz DDR2 Features:


Tested at 1000 & 1066-MHz
2.2 Volts operation
Latency Timings: 5-5-5-15-1
Dual channel memory kits up to 2 GB (for 1000-MHz)

Kingston HyperX DDR2 1000/1066-MHz Memory Modules
Part Number Capacity and Features MSRP (U.S. only)
HyperX Unbuffered 1000-MHz
KHX8000D2/512 512-MB 1000-MHz unbuffered HyperX DDR2 DIMM $142
KHX8000D2K2/1G 1-GB 1000-MHz unbuffered HyperX DDR2 Kit (kit of two) $284
KHX8000D2/1G 1-GB 1000-MHz unbuffered HyperX DDR2 DIMM $275
KHX8000D2K2/2G 2-GB 1000-MHz unbuffered HyperX DDR2 Kit (kit of two) $550

HyperX Unbuffered 1066-MHz
KHX8500D2/512 512-MB 1066-MHz unbuffered HyperX DDR2 DIMM $142
KHX8500D2K2/1G 1-GB 1066-MHz unbuffered HyperX DDR2 Kit (kit of two) $284


For more detailed information on HyperX DDR2 technology and Kingston memory products, please visit the Kingston Technology Web site at kingston.com or the HyperX Web site at kingston.com/HyperX

About Kingston Technology Company, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Kingston Technology Company, Inc. is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory and digital media products. The Kingston affiliated companies operate manufacturing facilities in Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Fountain Valley, Calif. Kingston's back-end processing facility supports memory test and logistics. Kingston supports all memory processing functions from receipt of wafer to completed module. Kingston serves a network of distributors, OEMs, and retail customers in more than 3,000 locations worldwide. For more information on Kingston, call (800) 337-8410, or go to kingston.com