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Kingston To Ship 2666MHz HyperX Memory

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Kingston Technology is shipping HyperX dual-channel kits engineered especially for the new Intel third-generation Core  i7 and i5 processors (Ivy Bridge). Kingston HyperX memory is available in 16GB and 8GB kits of two at 1600MHz, 2133MHz, 2400MHz and soon to be speedy 2666MHz frequencies.

Kingston achieved Intel XMP certification for its family of HyperX memory specifically engineered for the new 3000 series processors. The certification can be seen here. In addition, 2800MHz HyperX kits were certified on the following motherboards: ASUS P8Z77-V Deluxe and GIGABYTE Z77X-UD5H.

Kingston HyperX memory is available through Kingston’s channel of authorized distributors, resellers, e-tailers and retailers. It is backed by a lifetime warranty and free technical support, says the company.

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