High performance memory has taken many important technological steps over the years, which has lead to huge performance increases for users. There are a few that come to mind, such as the move from single to double or even triple channel memory, and the switch from DDR to today’s DDR3 standard. We all know that each new innovation released to the market comes with a premium price tag that can make it unaffordable for many users, but we also know that as technology ages, the prices come down and the masses finally get their turn. We are now luckily in the latter situation. Prices for DDR3 memory have come down a significant amount over the last year and now some DDR3 high performance kits can be bought for roughly the same price as a kit of DDR2. The switch over to DDR3 might be easy for some, but with no shortage of brands and models to choose from, it can be a daunting task to decide which set of memory will best fit your needs. If your needs are as demanding as mine, you will want memory that is fast and can perform at peak performance even under the most extreme situations. That is where the Kingston HyperX series fits in.