IT168 Review For players who are keen on DIY, RGB can be said to be one of the essential elements. Whether it is the fan, graphics card or motherboard, they are already full of "light pollution". In terms of memory, Vest strips are no longer enough to satisfy discerning gamers. Cooler light strips can attract more consumers. HyperX demonstrated a Predator DDR4 RGB memory at this year's CES, which can be said to be the ultimate in playing with lights.
The new generation of HyperX PredatorRGB memory not only has a light bar design, but also has patented HyperX Infrared Sync "infrared synchronization" technology, which can completely synchronize lights through infrared technology. It also supports RGB products from ASUS, Gigabyte, etc. Control software brings gorgeous lighting effects and powerful performance.
HyperX is a high-end e-sports brand owned by Kingston. Consumers of its memory products can be said to be very familiar. Compared with entry-level series such as FURY, the Predator RGB series in our hands this time is definitely It is the ultimate product in the eyes of most players. This time we got the 8GBx4 combination. Of course, there are other combinations for sale. Let’s take a look.
The packaging is relatively simple. In addition to four memory sticks, it also comes with a HyperX sticker. It can be seen from the packaging that the frequency can reach 2933MHZ.
HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory still has a black aluminum heat dissipation vest. The black aluminum vest has a strong metallic texture and has a strong sense of weight when held in the hand. The symmetrical two-way fishbone shape is very domineering. , not only does the cool shape beautify the chassis, but it can also increase some heat dissipation area, bring stronger heat dissipation capabilities, and ensure a good operating environment and long life of the memory.
In terms of specifications, HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB has a single capacity of 8GB, a main frequency of 2933MHz, timing CL15, voltage 1.35V, and supports Intel XMP 2.0 technology. The frequency can be easily adjusted through the BIOS.
You can see that the vest of the HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory adopts a symmetrical design and is fixed with screws. Remove these screws to complete the disassembly.
The most special thing is the light bar on the top of the HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory. It is made of translucent material and printed with the word HyperX. Different memory bars synchronize the lights through infrared technology, and they will automatically synchronize just by turning on the computer. The light color and mode do not require manual intervention. Let’s take a look at “light pollution” below
It can be seen that both the light color and the light effect are completely consistent between each memory. Compared with For ordinary light strips, HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB is simply good news for Virgos and patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder. The brightness is not too strong, but it is very uniform.
Benchmark/Game Test
This time, AMD Ryzen 7 2700 processor and ASRock X370 motherboard are used as the test platform, and HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory will be tested at 2400MHz and 2933MHz. Performance testing at frequency.
Under the default settings, the frequency of HyperX Predator RGB memory is 2400MHz and the timing is CL15- 17-17-36. However, calling the XMP preset in the BIOS can reach 2933MHz, and the timing at this time is also adjusted to CL16 - 17-17-39, for dual-channel or four-channel users, the bandwidth is fully sufficient. The memory frequency can also be overclocked to 3200MHz by manually adjusting the timing. If it is used on the Z370 platform, I believe the overclocking performance will be further improved.
AIDA 64
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Use first AIDA 64 is used to test the read and write performance of the memory. The HyperX Predator RGB memory has a read speed of 35975MB/s, a write speed of 35886MB/s, a copy speed of 34316MB/s, and a latency of 74.4ns at a frequency of 2933MHz. Compared with the results at 2400MHz frequency, the performance has been significantly improved and the performance is very good.
WinRAR Benchmark Test
The performance in actual use is conducted through the benchmark test in WinRAR, and the processed speed is the final data.
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2933MHz
At the frequency of 2933MHz, the processing speed is 11296KB/ s, compared with 10306KB/s at 2400MHz frequency, there is also a significant improvement, and the performance is very strong.
Game test: Rise of the Tomb Raider
For the performance in the game, we first used Rise of the Tomb Raider and used the built-in performance testing tool to test.
In the game Rise of the Tomb Raider, the performance at 2933MHz was 71 frames, while the performance at 2400MHz was 67 frames, a slight improvement.
Game test: PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds
Since the variables of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds during the test are uncontrollable, in order to minimize the test error, the desert will be used for testing. Map, parachute to Picado to play the game. But even this does not guarantee that the variables are completely consistent, so the results are for reference only.
In PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, since this game has relatively high memory frequency requirements, the improvement is also more obvious. There are 69 frames at 2933MHz, but only 55 frames at 2400MHz, which is not yet reached. Really smooth performance, and good performance at 2933MHz.
Evaluation summary: HyperX Predator DDR4 RGB memory has good overclocking performance thanks to high-quality DRAM particles and lower timing. It is also a good choice for players who are keen on overclocking, but it is the most attractive to the author. The most popular one is the infrared synchronized light strip design, which can be said to be the first choice for users who have high requirements for good looks. In addition to the 8*4 combination, there are also more affordable single strips and sets of strips for sale on e-commerce platforms. For those who are interested, Don't miss it.