Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM

Kingston HyperX Blu 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 CL9 (KHX1600C9D3B1/4G)

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4GB of DDR3 Desktop Memory
Utilizes HyperX module with faster latency timing for higher performance and speed
Specifically designed and tested for compatibility in various makes and models of desktop computers
From the industry leader in PC memory
Non-ECC Unbuffered 1600MHz CL9 240-pin DIMM type

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Specifications Overview

Model	KHX1600C9D3B1/4G
Release Date	September 2011 * First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
Type	240-pin DDR3 DIMM
Speed	DDR3-1600 MHz
Size	4GB (1 x 4GB)
CAS Latency	9
First Word Latency	11.25 ns
Voltage	1.7 V
Heat Spreader	Yes
ECC Support	No

	Old Name	Current Name	Branding	Data Speed	Port
USB 2.0	USB 2.0	USB 2.0	Hi-Speed USB	480 Mbit/s	diverse
USB 3.0	USB 3.1 Gen 1	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1	SuperSpeed USB	5 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.1	USB 3.1 Gen 2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x1	SuperSpeed USB 10Gbps	10 Gbit/s	diverse
USB 3.2	USB 3.2 Gen 2x2	USB 4.0 Gen 2x2	USB4 20Gbps	20 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4	USB 4.0 Gen 3x2	USB4 1.0	USB4 40Gbps	40 Gbit/s	only USB-C
USB4v2	USB 4.0 Gen 4	USB4 2.0	USB4 80Gbps	80-120 Gbit/s	only USB-C

RAM First Word Latency Table (nanoseconds)

Latency is measured in nanoseconds, which is a combination of frequency and CAS. Both frequency increases and latency decreases result in better system performance (when latency is the same, always prefer higher frequency if possible).

Frequency (MT/s)

	1066	1333	1600	1866	2000	2133	2400	2666	2800	2933	3000	3100	3200
7	13.13	10.50	8.75	7.50	7.00	6.56	5.83	5.25	5.00	4.77	4.67	4.52	4.38
8	15.01	12.00	10.00	8.57	8.00	7.50	6.67	6.00	5.71	5.46	5.33	5.16	5.00
9	16.89	13.50	11.25	9.65	9.00	8.44	7.50	6.75	6.43	6.14	6.00	5.81	5.63
10	18.76	15.00	12.50	10.72	10.00	9.38	8.33	7.50	7.14	6.82	6.67	6.45	6.25
11	20.64	16.50	13.75	11.79	11.00	10.31	9.17	8.25	7.86	7.50	7.33	7.10	6.88
12	22.51	18.00	15.00	12.86	12.00	11.25	10.00	9.00	8.57	8.18	8.00	7.74	7.50
13	24.39	19.50	16.25	13.93	13.00	12.19	10.83	9.75	9.29	8.86	8.67	8.39	8.13
14	26.27	21.01	17.50	15.01	14.00	13.13	11.67	10.50	10.00	9.55	9.33	9.03	8.75
15	28.14	22.51	18.75	16.08	15.00	14.06	12.50	11.25	10.71	10.23	10.00	9.68	9.38
16	30.02	24.01	20.00	17.15	16.00	15.00	13.33	12.00	11.43	10.91	10.67	10.32	10.00
17	31.89	25.51	21.25	18.22	17.00	15.94	14.17	12.75	12.14	11.59	11.33	10.97	10.63
18	33.77	27.01	22.50	19.29	18.00	16.88	15.00	13.50	12.86	12.27	12.00	11.61	11.25
19	35.65	28.51	23.75	20.36	19.00	17.82	15.83	14.25	13.57	12.96	12.67	12.26	11.88

CAS (clock cycles) Lower latency means faster memory.

Distribution of First Word Latencies for Similar RAM Modules

The histogram below shows the distribution of first word latencies (in nanoseconds) for all RAM modules of the same DDR type and frequency in our database. Each bar represents the number of modules that fall within a specific latency range. The highlighted bar indicates the latency of the currently selected RAM module.

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Description

Kingston HyperX blu Memory

HyperX blu memory features a sleek design, low height heat spreader and serious performance. Designed with system builders, entry-level gamers, and PC enthusiasts in mind, HyperX blu strikes a perfect balance between price and performance.

Kingston HyperX blu Memory

Viciously aggressive performance
- with matching PCB.

Higher Performance

Offering speeds from 1333MHz-1600MHz and capacities from 4GB-8GB (single) and 8GB-16GB (kits of 2), HyperX blu is ideal for high performance upgrades for an improved gaming experience and faster multitasking capabilities.

Bold and Aggressive

HyperX blu memory is available in the signature HyperX blue color and with diamond cut accents to give a sleek and aggressive look to any consumer's system. Its low height heat spreader provides greater thermal dissipation for improved memory reliability.

XMP Ready

With Intel XMP profiles built into the memory modules, higher-performing frequencies, timings and voltage are attainable by simply enabling Intel's Extreme Memory Profile in BIOS.

Kingston HyperX blu Memory

Speeds from 1333MHz-1600MHz and capacities from 4GB-16GB
Greater thermal dissipation to optimize memory reliability
Streamlined design with low height heat spreader
XMP ready

Which HyperX Memory is Right for You?

	blu	Genesis	Predator	PnP	LoVo	Beast
				Specialized Memory

Category	Good	Better	Best	Auto-Overclocked	Low Voltage	High Capacity
Feature	Affordable high performance upgrade solution for an overall faster system	Wide range of speed and capacity options to further enhance your gaming and PC experience	Extreme speeds for faster boot times, application loads, and improved graphics generation	Boost your desktop or notebook performance right out of the box	High performance paired with low power consumption for cool and quiet computing	Maximize system processing power and reduce workload times
Customer Type	Mainstream consumer, entry-level gamer	PC professionals, hardcore gamers, content creators	Overclockers, hardware experts, extreme gamers	Gamers, mainstream consumer, entry-level enthusiasts	Environmentally-Conscious, Power-Conscious Users, Home-Theater PCs	Professional content creators, hardware experts, extreme gamers
Speed Options	1333MHz - 1600MHz	1333MHz - 2400MHz	1866MHz - 2666Mhz	1600MHz - 2133MHz	1600MHz	1600MHz - 2400MHz
Capacity Options	2GB - 16GB dual channel	2GB - 64GB dual, triple and quad channel	8GB - 16GB dual and quad channel	4GB - 16GB dual channel	4GB-32GB dual and quad Channel	8GB - 64GB dual and quad channel