Kingston HyperX Impact 16GB DDR4-2400 SODIMM Memory Review

Specifications and Features

HyperX Impact Features and Benefits

• High Capacity — Maximize SODIMM capacity up to 64GB with 4GB-16GB modules, now available in single modules and kits of 2 & 4 for faster gaming and improved workstation performance.
• Plug N Play functionality — Installing HyperX Impact DDR4 is easy and hassle-free. It’s plug and play and automatically overclocks to the highest frequency published, with no need to adjust BIOS settings.
• Intel XMP Ready — HyperX DDR4 supports platforms using Intel’s newest CPU technologies so you can easily overclock platforms
  by just selecting a profile and there’s no need for manual timing
  adjustments in BIOS.
• Standard DDR4 1.2V — Gain higher performance while
  maintaining DDR4’s inherent low power consumption. Low voltage
  draws less power, less heat and offers quiet computing with
  extended battery life.

HyperX Impact Specifications

• Capacities 4GB, 8GB, 16GB (single) and 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB (kits)
• Frequency (speed) 2133MHz–2400MHz
• Dual Channel
• Latency CL13–CL15
• Voltage 1.2V
• Operating Temperature 0°C to 85°C
• Storage Temperature -55°C to 100°C
• Dimensions SODIMM 30mm x 69.6mm
• Chipsets compatible with Intel 100 series chipset

Closer Look

HyperX Impact memory has arrived in a plastic clamshell which is transparent as you can see on the below photo. Modules are well protected and marked with product and serial numbers.

Inside are two 8GB modules designed to work at DDR4-2400 speed.

Inside the package we can also find warranty and installation guide and small sicker with HyperX logo. About the same as we used to see in all other Kingston memory kits. It’s also enough to install your new memory kit.

Memory chips are hidden under the stickers but we can see that Kingston used SK Hynix IC.

HyperX Impact has been tested and tuned for additional performance. We can see that memory timings are much tighter than the general specification of Hynix IC from MFR series. It simply means that memory will be faster than nearly every competitive product. Most memory manufacturers are forgetting that gamers are more often using laptops. Kingston on the other hand well prepared whole Impact line to deliver exceptional performance for those who need it the most.