Kingston and ASUS Bring 1066-MHz HyperX Memory Modules to Market

Kingston and ASUS Bring 1066-MHz HyperX Memory Modules to Market

Kingston HyperX 1066-MHz memory and ASUS P5B Deluxe motherboard tested for optimal performance

Fountain Valley, CA (June 6, 2006), - Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, announced today along with ASUS a joint partnership exclusively for ASUS' latest Intel Broadwater based motherboard, ASUS P5B Deluxe and Kingston's HyperX DDR2 1066-MHz (PC2-8500) memory modules. The P5B Deluxe motherboard from ASUS is based on the Intel P965 chipset and supports DDR2 memory. Kingston's HyperX 1066 MHz modules and the ASUS P5B motherboard have been tested for optimal performance.

"This is a substantial announcement for Kingston , to combine cutting-edge memory technology with the latest in motherboard development," said Mark Tekunoff, senior technology manager, Kingston. "Kingston's HyperX DDR2 1066-MHz memory module combined with ASUS' P5B Deluxe motherboard is the ideal solution for consumers wanting the best in motherboards and performance memory" continued Tekunoff. Kingston's HyperX 1066 MHz modules are a perfect blend of speed and ultimate performance.

Components used to build HyperX must go through stringent tests in order to be qualified for the line. Once potential components meet our rigorous testing standards, they are then assembled and tested.  "Our ASUS P5B Deluxe will utilize DDR2 memory technology, which together with Kingston's new DDR2 memory will enable the next generation of computing performance," said Joe Hsieh, Director of ASUS Motherboard Business. Kingston's HyperX DDR2 1066-MHz is currently available in a 1 GB kit to support high end computing. Actual speeds reached will depend on system configuration.

HyperX 1066-MHz DDR2 Features:

  • Tested at 1066-MHz
  • 2.2 Volts operation
  • Latency Timings: 5-5-5-15-1
  • Dual channel memory kits up to 1 GB