HyperX Savage 16GB 2400MHz DDR3 Memory Review

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Conclusion

So, to conclude my first RAM review which has been a very interesting experience indeed! I think the only kit we haven’t seen is the Genesis which this kit actually replaces in terms of Kingston’s mid-range lineup and it has been interesting to see if the kit’s performance is as brutal as the name suggests. So really, what’s the deal with the HyperX Savage then? Let’s find out…

When talking about performance, the Kingston HyperX Savage 2400MHz is pretty much a direct step up from the HyperX Fury 1866MHz kit which is exactly where it should be. Talking about relative performance, it is pretty close in comparison to the HyperX Beast kit which is their performance range. Now as mentioned previously, the Savage is the predecessor to the HyperX Genesis range so it’s quite fitting that this kit fits into the exact same place in the market, would you expect anything different? Overall the performance is fairly decent and even beats the HyperX Fury when overclocked a few times which is certainly a big plus; a solid showing all-round grunt.

If I had to pick a flaw in the performance of the Savage, it would be the lack of overclock ability. I couldn’t even tighten the timings to CL10 which was disappointing but with everything, overclocking ability is only assumed and never guaranteed but given the solid performance at stock, as said previously, it could well be a number of factors affecting results. It shouldn’t be a problem to anyone looking for a kit of very reliable and good looking memory.

Now moving onto the overall look of the Savage, it isn’t too dissimilar to the Fury memory with its aggressive looks. Now like the HyperX Fury, the Savage really does tickle my fancy and I am a huge fan of the red finish; even if I try and avoid red inside systems I build. Now unlike the Fury, only red is available in the Savage currently but if you were looking to colour match components, this would go nicely with the MSI Gaming series, ASUS Republic of Gamers range or even Gigabytes Gaming range; there are tons of options available to make the most of this gorgeous memory.

The real justification on any award given here really is going to come down to the price and coming in at around £65 from Amazon UK, it is a mere £2 more expensive than the HyperX Fury 16GB kit! Now the Savage is 2400MHz but the Fury kit could, don’t hold me to account, do that when overclocked so if value for money is your thing, stick to the Fury. However, if you do want a kit which gives good performance for the money and has a striking red aesthetic, then the Savage is without a doubt going to please you.

So all in, the HyperX Savage 2400MHz CL11 kit delivers in terms of price, performance and aesthetic. HyperX have a very pretty looking kit of memory here and as always, the HyperX range delivers things to gamers and enthusiasts that they want and need.

Huge thanks to HyperX for sending the Savage in for review and I look forward to seeing more from them in the future!