A high-performance memory brand that is the go-to gear for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers around the world, and now includes multiple product lines such as memory modules, SSDs, USB flash drives, headsets, mouse pads, and more
Kingston Technology is the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products, and HyperX is part of its high-performance product line. Founded in 2002, the HyperX brand started with only one product line of high-performance memory, and after several years of development, it now includes memory modules, solid state drives, USB flash drives, headsets, mouse pads and other product lines. For more than a decade, HyperX products have been the go-to gear for the world's top gamers, tech enthusiasts, and overclockers with best-in-class components, performance, quality, and aesthetics. From setting multiple world records for storage products to achieving the most stringent product certifications, HyperX is committed to reliable products that meet the highest performance standards.
In addition, HyperX is a proud sponsor of more than 20 game teams around the world, and is also the main sponsor of the Intel Extreme Masters and Dreamhack competitions. HyperX products are built to meet the most demanding needs of professional gamers, giving them a competitive edge to stay at the top of their game.
History
2002
DDR1: Kingston Technology has launched a line of high-performance memory. Frequency: 370MHz, Capacity: 256MB, 512MB
2004
HyperX DDR2 memory is introduced. Frequency: 533MHz–675MHz, Capacity: 256MB
2007
HyperX DDR3 memory is introduced. Frequency: 1500MHz–1875MHz, capacity: 1GB-2GB
2008
DDR2: HyperX T1 memory introduced. Frequency: 1066MHz, Capacity: 4GB. Eye-catching heatsink for maximum heat dissipation
DDR2: HyperX SODIMM memory introduced. Frequency: 667MHz, Capacity: 2GB–4GB. At Computex 2011 in Hannover, Germany, the fastest SO-DIMM memory DDR3 2233MHz CL8 (with Asrock Mini ITX motherboard) was publicly demonstrated for the first time.
2010
Lovo low-voltage, high-performance memory was released for the first time. DDR3: Frequency: 1600–1866MHz, Memory: 4GB, Voltage: 1.35V
Launched the HyperX blu product line. The fastest DDR3 memory of 2010. Frequency: 2544MHz. Exhibited at Computex 2010.
2011
HyperX is the market leader with its first auto-overclocking product line, HyperX PnP, DDR3: frequency: 1600MHz, capacity: 4GB–8GB
HyperX releases its first SSD with high-speed controllers from SandForce and Toshiba NAND Flash
2012
Released the world's first 1TB high-capacity USB flash drive, the HyperX Predator USB.
The HyperX Predator replaced the T1 as the HyperX high-end memory line, with speeds of up to 2666MHz. Fastest DDR3 XMP certified memory with speeds up to 2800MHz
HyperX Beast launched 64GB of RAM, the highest capacity at the time
In its first decade, HyperX launched more than 700 products
2013
HyperX launches the world's first 1TB USB flash drive
2014
The HyperX memory on display at Computex 2014 reached 4620MHz, breaking the world record for DDR3 memory.
Launched the HyperX Cloud professional gaming headset developed in conjunction with QPad
HyperX FURY memory replaces the blu product line
The HyperX Savage series is introduced, replacing the Genesis product line
HyperX launches its first line of mouse pads, Skyn
2015
HyperX launches the FURY Pro Gaming Mouse Pad
HyperX launches the Cloud II professional gaming headset
HyperX introduces its first PCIe SSD, the Predator SSD, the best-performing hard drive in its lineup
