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Review: HyperX Predator RGB 16GB DDR4-2933 (HX429C15PB3AK2/16)

by Tarinder Sandhu on 11 May 2018, 12:01

Tags: Kingston

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Conclusion

The bottom line is that Predator RGB is another quality, well-made product from the ever-growing HyperX stable.

HyperX has been late to the RGB RAM party. As a gatecrasher, it now comes in with what it believes is the best stuff on the market in the form of Predator RGB.

The approach is tentative, because said memory is available in 8GB modules and a single speed of 2,933MHz with middle-of-the-road timings. Though real-world benefits of running faster RAM are muted on modern, high-performance desktops, it's always nice to have faster speeds in the locker, and we imagine HyperX will duly oblige in time.

To the modules themselves, they are well constructed, offer a full-width lightbar that produces even, consistent lighting through the diffuser, though we'd prefer fewer holding clips and a wider section for maximum visual impact.

Coming to the key feature, inter-module synchronisation through IR controllers, it works well, but we wonder the need for it when, in our experience, other brands don't fall out of light sync on a regular basis. We'd also prefer Kingston to have its own configuration utility that makes the most out of this unique feature.

The bottom line is that Predator RGB is another quality, well-made product from the ever-growing HyperX stable. Appreciating the speed and timings on offer, it needs to drop below Ā£200 for a solid recommendation.

The Good
 
The Bad
Excellent build quality
Vivid light bar
IR controller is unique

 
Average speeds
No config utility



HyperX Predator RGB 16GB
(HX429C15PB3AK2/16)

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The reviewed modules are available from Box.co.uk.

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Even RGB cant make a RAM review interesting….
How much cheaper would they have been, without the ridiculous RGB lighting cr*p?
I'm having trouble viewing my RAM , oh dear, I noticed I haven't got a side window in my case. Oh well , I'll have to drag the christmas tree out of the attic to keep up with the current craze I suppose.
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Even RGB cant make a RAM review interesting….

The only thing that'd make it interesting would be if it were half the price it is today!
No RGB please, we're HEXUS. :rolleyes:

RGB success depends greatly on the config options. Not including their own utility, combined with that 18mm limit on the IR sensors, means that you're limited by motherboard choice and any boards where the slots are set either side of the CPU are stuffed.
Sounds like they've missed quite a few tricks, here.

But since the HyperX Fury DDR4 looks to be better and cheaper, I assume everyone over the age of 5 will be buying that with their pocket money, no?