Conclusion and Verdict
New HyperX Predator memory has for sure interesting design. It’s probably the main feature which was improved but not only. Except great looks there is also higher maximum frequency and higher overclocking potential. In all tests HyperX Predator was performing great and our overclocking tests confirmed that we can without issues set higher frequency. Our review kit was able to reach DDR4-3466 mark fully stable at default memory timings and 1.35V. Users with some more luck can count on DDR4-3600 which was also possible to reach but wasn’t fully stable.
We had some problems with DDR4-3333 or higher frequency using older BIOS on our motherboards while new revisions fixed all issues so be sure to have the latest BIOS/UEFI for your motherboard or ask your motherboard’s support if it’s not available yet.
There are no issues with availability of Kingston HyperX memory as it’s the biggest memory manufacturer on our market. On Amazon 2x8GB DDR4-3333 HyperX Predator kit cost about $132. It’s reasonable price and a bit lower than the competition asks for their DDR4-3333 kits.
Kingston memory is covered by lifetime warranty what in some countries can be limited to 7 or 10 years. Hard to say what’s better as average life of a desktop computer is about 3-4 years.
Pros:
- High performance
- Unique, aggressive design
- Reasonable price
- Lifetime warranty
Cons:
- Requires the latest BIOS and compatible motherboard to run at DDR4-3333 profile
Final words:
Refreshed HyperX Predator memory is a great option for gamers and enthusiasts who care about high performance but also great looks of all computer components. Aggressive style of HyperX Predator memory is for sure big advantage which gives unique touch to so basic component like RAM.
HyperX Predator 2x8GB DDR4-3333 memory kit is clearly worth recommendation!
2 comments
This is making me want to take out my EVGA memory based on the same 8Gbit Hynix ICs and do some testing, as they are quite neglected.
I don’t know what about your kit but my EVGA kit which was based on older Hynix batch couldn’t pass ~DDR4-3200 stable. Actually this HyperX Predator DDR4-3333 is the only Hynix kit which I was testing that could reach DDR4-3600 without issues. Most others couldn’t run at more than 3200/3333.