Random Access Memory (RAM) is used for a fast storage location for applications to utilize in completing certain tasks.
There are hundreds of different brands and models to choose from, but not all perform the same. Memory is an important piece of hardware for a computer and having slow or not enough memory can limit you in what your PC is able to do.
Focused towards the gamers as well as PC enthusiasts who seek fast, working memory, Kingston has been working on creating some of the best flash storage devices available on the market. Branded under the HyperX team and labeled as Fury, can Kingston’s memory stand against the performance testing of numerous games and internet browsing?
Welcome to my review of the Kingston HyperX Fury memory. Throughout this review, I will be focusing on the design, performance and my final thoughts of the memory. I would like to thank Kingston for providing the modules.
The Design
Back in December of 2014, I took a look at the Kingston HyperX Savage memory, memory that was optimized for gaming applications at incredible speeds. If you happen to take a look at that review, one thing you immediately notice is that the design of Kingston’s Fury memory is nearly identical to that of the Savage.
Fury memory is the major gamer memory brand of Kingston and it’s the trademark they use for sponsorships and advertise as “the gamer’s dream memory”. To reflect that, the Fury memory is passively cooled by the large metal heat sink and comes in four colors: red, blue, black, or white; I opted for the stunning red.
Unfortunately for me, Kingston does not offer a yellow color, as I used this memory with a Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 and the main color theme is yellow, but once installed, and when using a windowed case, you only see the top of the memory which contains the HyperX logo. If you have a large heat sink, ensure that the additional height of the memory does not interfere with the heat sink.
Below the metal heat sink, you’ll find the all black PCB that fits in well with the many black PCB motherboards on the market.
Lastly, many of us enjoy the perks of case badges and Kingston provide a small black and red HyperX case badge to advertise your smart decisions.
Performance
Installed in my system is a dual-channel kit of Fury 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 memory rated at speeds of 1866MHz. The system in use runs a Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 motherboard, i5-4590 processor running at stock speeds which is cooled by Noctua NH-U9S and a NZXT S340W that is maxed out on fans (fans are controlled by the motherboard and one by the power supply). Graphics is powered by an Asus Strix GTX 960 and the entire machine receives 550Ws of power via a XFX 80 Plus Gold power supply. Performance testing is done through PassMark Software’s PerformanceTest 8.0 and it runs on a Samsung 850 EVO SSD.
When booting the machine, I entered the BIOS to adjust the memory’s profile and adjust the frequency to 1866MHz. To my surprise, the memory was already configured correctly and that is thanks to Kingston’s automatic overclocking that adjusts settings and speeds for you. This is especially helpful for those with lesser knowledge of the BIOS. Make sure that your motherboard supports 1866MHz memory speeds before using this memory. Kingston also offers 1600MHz and 1333MHz memory speed kits. All kits run at 1.5 volts.
Refer to my Kingston HyperX Savage review to see a side-by-side of how this memory compares to other Kingston memory.
In testing, I went about using the system with a large array of games, games that require both a little and a lot of memory usage. Testing was performed on games like World of Tanks, Heroes of the Storm (BETA), Garry’s Mod, Civilization V, StarCraft II, Diablo III, and a brand new title, The Witcher 3.
With CPU-Z open alongside Windows Task Manager, gaming demands very little memory usage with usage peaking at 8GB when running two games at once or when a massive battle commenced during Heroes of the Storm. CPU-Z reported the memory constantly operating at stable speeds and never did I feel limited in what I could do.
Speeds for reading were calculated under load at 7566MB/sec, while writing speeds resulted in a lower 5463MB/sec. When compared against other memory, PerformanceTest 8.0 reports that this memory washes away most of the competition and even surpassing some DDR4 memory in some of the tests.
What does that final score mean? Click here and Read This.
My Final Thoughts
Kingston Fury memory has come a long way since its beginning and with new Fury DDR4 kits being announced its about to get even better. Backed by the Kingston Lifetime Warranty, whether you’re building a new gaming computer or seeking a new memory upgrade, you won’t go wrong with this type of memory. While memory prices have risen lately, priced at $115 for 16GB on Amazon it’s a reasonable deal for an excellent kit.
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