All Kingston models the same ICs?

Space Monkey

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Hi all,

Looking at getting some 2400mhz Kingston RAM, but does any know if the ICs are all the same under the different heat spreaders, ie Genesis, Beast, Hyper X etc? Is one better quality than the other?

Ta :)
 
I few I looked at within this topic >> http://i4memory.com/f94/ddr3-ic-list-submissions-8426/

i4memory.com said:
Kingston

PC3-8500 7-7-7-20 @ 1.5V PSC TGV057A3G-A
KVR1066D3N7K2/4G (2x2GB)

PC3-10600 Value Low Profile 9-9-9-24 @ 1.5V PSC RHE437A3G-P
KVR1333D3N9K2/4G (2x2GB)

PC3-10600 Value Low-Profile 9-9-9-24 @ 1.5V Elpida BFBG-DJ-F
KVR1333D3E9SK2/4G (2x2GB)

PC3-12800 HyperX LoVo 9-9-9-27 @ 1.35V Micron D9PFJ (DA-125)
KHX1600C9D3LK2/4GX (2x2GB)

PC3-12800 HyperX LoVo 9-9-9-X @ 1.35V Hynix H5TC2G83CFR-H9A
KHX1600C9D3LK2/8GX (2x4GB)

PC3-14900 HyperX Genesis 9-11-9-27 @ 1.65V Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR-H9C
KHX1866C9D3/4G (2x2GB)

PC3-17000 HyperX 11-12-11 @ 1,65V Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR-PBC
KHX2133C11D3K4/16GX (4x4GB)

PC3-19200 HyperX Genesis 11-14-11-30 @ 1.65V Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR-PBC
KHX2400C11D3K4/8GX (4x2GB)

PC3-17060 HyperX (finned heatspreader) 11-12-11-30 @ 1.6V Hynix H5TC4G83MFR-H9A
KHX21C11T1K2/16X (2x8GB)

PC3-19200 HyperX Predator 11-13-13 @ 1.65V Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR-PBC
KHX24C11T2K2/8X (2x4GB)

PC3-19200 HyperX Beast 11-13-13 @ 1.65V Hynix H5TQ2G83CFR-PBC
KHX24C11T3K2/8X (2x4GB)
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Sure I heard 8 pack saying hynix is good for x79.

I have the 4x2gb 2400mhz kit, got the timings down to 11-12-11-1t 104trfc.
 
Space Monkey said:
Thanks Nelly :)

Am I right in thinking the Hynix are the ones to get?
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Depends what you want to do with them I guess, I just like to plug and play now, I used to have a few decent kits on Intel X58, and AMD 790FX chipsets for good clocking. :)

I had the Kingston HyperX Beast 16GB (2x8GB) PC3-19200C11 2400MHz, I returned them weeks ago, because by the time 16GB is needed, their will be better kits available. Also the fins are too high for my Silver Arrow.

Bought some G.Skill Trident 8GB 2400C10 cheap bog standard Samsung kit - got them yesterday, will keep me going for a few years - plus the red fins are removable. :)

I am almost certain the Kingston Beast / Predator kit's using Hynix are slightly faster, than what's used in my G.Skill Trident's, but not noticable unless you run Aida 64 etc - check review comparisons that test Aida.

I do know Batman Arkham Asylum, and Dirt 3 do benefit from better ram, their is jumps for 1333 to 1600, then upto 1866MHz, 2400MHz is cheap enough so went for it, I was using Corsair 1600MHz 9-9-9-24 ram prior - I'll run some tests with both sets of kit over Christmas, and post back my results in this section. :)

For the price I think the Beasts are well worth buying - I didn't really want to return mine, although your not going to see major improvements over 1600MHz kit, a few fps dependent on the game, some none at all.

Take a look at this thread, regarding Ivybridge scaling >> http://www.anandtech.com/show/6372/memory-performance-16gb-ddr31333-to-ddr32400-on-ivy-bridge-igp-with-gskill
 
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Thanks Nelly, I'll look forward to your findings :)

Yeah, I was thinking of the 16GB Kingston Beasts 2400mhz (4x4) as they are dirt cheap, that's what got me worried about the price/quality?

I'm moving to X79, just getting the Gigabyte UD7 from Mr PGI himself and hopefully the Intel 3930K, so thought the 2400mhz ram would go nicely, also like the price of the Patriot IEM 32GB pack but that's 1600mhz? (offer on OCUK)

I do video creation and rendering so not sure exactly which way to turn (I currently have the Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866mhz 4x4GB) but bought these as 2 sets so not sure how they'll handle the OC'ing on the X79, and if I'll benefit from the higher bandwidth of the Kingston?

:)
 
Space Monkey said:
Thanks Nelly, I'll look forward to your findings :)

Yeah, I was thinking of the 16GB Kingston Beasts 2400mhz (4x4) as they are dirt cheap, that's what got me worried about the price/quality?
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Kingston biggest manufacturer of memory in the world, much bigger than say for example Corsair, probally get the chips a lot cheaper than their competitors due to the amount they purchase in bulk, hence sell cheaper to us.
Space Monkey said:
I do video creation and rendering so not sure exactly which way to turn (I currently have the Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866mhz 4x4GB) but bought these as 2 sets so not sure how they'll handle the OC'ing on the X79, and if I'll benefit from the higher bandwidth of the Kingston?
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Check this part of the review >> Conversion, Compression and Computation and Rendering doesn't seem anything really in it.
 
Space Monkey said:
I do video creation and rendering so not sure exactly which way to turn (I currently have the Corsair Dominator Platinum 1866mhz 4x4GB) but bought these as 2 sets so not sure how they'll handle the OC'ing on the X79, and if I'll benefit from the higher bandwidth of the Kingston?:)
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I would give your Corsair Dominator Platinum a go first on X79. I have seen a number of reviews of the Platinums rated for different speeds and in most reviews they overclock really well, often the only thing holding them back is the CPU IMC. You have nothing to lose, you already own the sticks.

I use Corsair Dominator Platinum on my X79 rig (the looks are worth it alone).
 
Kaapstad said:
I would give your Corsair Dominator Platinum a go first on X79. I have seen a number of reviews of the Platinums rated for different speeds and in most reviews they overclock really well, often the only thing holding them back is the CPU IMC. You have nothing to lose, you already own the sticks.

I use Corsair Dominator Platinum on my X79 rig (the looks are worth it alone).
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Thanks mate, it's funny I thought about testing them first, and they have slightly tighter timings compared with others at the same speed?

If corsair have speed binned them, shouldn't they be at the maximum stable speed already, just wondering how they overclock so well and remain stable?

Thanks again :)
 
I have a Corsair Dom Plat kit 16gb C9 1866mhz here which the sweet spot seems to be around Cas 10, 1T at 2400mhz with tight subs. They do C9 easy at 2133 too.

I am gonna post a review later on them. This is with 1.65v and everyday 24/7 voltages on IMC of 1.05. Infact I am typing this response using these sticks.

They look amazing and come in much lower priced than the 2400 mhz kit. If I was you I would seriously consider this option.
 
8 Pack said:
I have a Corsair Dom Plat kit 16gb C9 1866mhz here which the sweet spot seems to be around Cas 10, 1T at 2400mhz with tight subs. They do C9 easy at 2133 too.

I am gonna post a review later on them. This is with 1.65v and everyday 24/7 voltages on IMC of 1.05. Infact I am typing this response using these sticks.

They look amazing and come in much lower priced than the 2400 mhz kit. If I was you I would seriously consider this option.
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Who am I to argue with the 'man' ;)

That sounds perfect, I've already got the ram, also love how they have low latencies. Assume they are ok with 1.65v?

Do you think I'll have a problem due to buying 2 packs of 2x4GB instead of a quad channel pack, especially when overclocking?

Thanks again :D
 
8 Pack said:
I have a Corsair Dom Plat kit 16gb C9 1866mhz here which the sweet spot seems to be around Cas 10, 1T at 2400mhz with tight subs. They do C9 easy at 2133 too.

I am gonna post a review later on them. This is with 1.65v and everyday 24/7 voltages on IMC of 1.05. Infact I am typing this response using these sticks.

They look amazing and come in much lower priced than the 2400 mhz kit. If I was you I would seriously consider this option.
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IMC of 1.05 is stable on mine as well but use 1.10 out of habit.

I would love to see you give the faster sticks a go with your new CPU that can do 2600mhz+ on the IMC.
 
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