Specifications and Closer Look
FEATURES
- Power Supply: VDD = 1.2V Typical
- VDDQ = 1.2V Typical
- VPP = 2.5V Typical
- VDDSPD = 2.2V to 3.6V
- On-Die termination (ODT)
- 16 internal banks; 4 groups of 4 banks each
- Bi-Directional Differential Data Strobe
- 8-bit pre-fetch
- Burst Length (BL) switch on-the-fly BL8 or BC4(Burst Chop)
- Height 1.661” (42.20mm)
XMP TIMING PARAMETERS
- JEDEC: DDR4-2400 CL17-17-17 @1.2V
- XMP Profile #1: DDR4-4000 CL19-21-21 @1.35V
- XMP Profile #2: DDR4-3600 CL17-18-18 @1.35V
As we can see in the specification, this memory should run without issues on most gaming series motherboards and new Intel Z series chipsets. With some luck, we may also be able to run XMP #2 profile, so DDR4-3600 on AMD Ryzen motherboards but not all of them will support memory speed above DDR4-3200/3466.
Thaiphoon Burner software is showing that used memory IC is B-die series Samsung. It’s a newer version of this IC which can be easily recognized because of DDR4-2400 SPD profile. Most competitive memory kits are still using Samsung B-die which is designed to work at DDR4-2133 speed. It doesn’t change much, but I guess that some of our readers will be interested in what they can find under the heatsinks.
For sure there are no problems with compatibility or stability at rated speed. XMP profiles work without issues on ASUS Maximus XI Gene, ASRock Z390 Gaming ITX/ac and SuperO Z390 ITX motherboards but also on EVGA X299 Dark. Below you can see over three hours of stability test under full memory and memory controller load. Since there were many more tests, then we were not performing additional long stability tests (over three hours) on each of the mentioned motherboards.
Package and its Contents
HyperX Predator and Predator RGB memory series share similar package type which is a small, well-described box. Of course on the packaging of RGB memory series will be an RGB logo while we won’t find it on a non-RGB memory series package. What is more important is what we can find inside the box.
Inside the package are a well-known HyperX logo sticker and a short warranty and installation guide. I guess that most users know how to install a memory kit, but it’s still good when a manufacturer is adding a user’s manual. I think some countries even require that electronic products have a user’s manual. Anyway, let’s focus on the memory modules.
The memory kit contains two 8GB memory modules which have an exceptional design. There are not many memory kits which can match HyperX Predator. It’s, of course, a matter of personal preferences but many competitive products look like toys while here we can see a well-designed product dedicated to the most demanding users. The Predator has it’s unique aggressive looks and high-quality at the same time. We can feel it’s something special.
I wish to see HyperX Predator in gunmetal-gray and white with black HyperX logo. I guess it would be a nice touch to a memory series available for a long time on the market.
I like how the Predator matches many gaming series motherboards. It also proves that we don’t need an RGB illumination to enjoy great looking memory or a whole PC. If we still wish to get Predator series memory with RGB lighting, then it’s also available and cost not much more while the performance is the same. Since I mentioned performance then let’s move to the next page to check how much to offer has the Predator.
