We see the same packaging that we saw with the HyperX Predator kit.
The packaging is basic by today's standards. Arriving in a plain brown box which has inside 2 slivers of foam protecting the inner packaging which encompasses the modules. The plastic packaging provides minimal protection but it should be enough to prevent static discharge which is the arch-enemy of any PC component.
The HyperX Beast comes in a 4x8GB kit which is designed for use of the X79 platform to take advantage of the Sandybridge-E Quad channel memory controller.
The memory module is of a very attractive design. A matt black aluminium heatspreader dominates the appearance with its fins and louvres which frame the product title. Immediately noticeable though is the green PCB. We have said it many times before that really do wish manufacturers would not use a green PCB. A black PCB would look so much more appealing.
The rear of the module is a mirror image of the front with just a specification sticker proving the only difference.
Instead of adding anything useful to the sticker on the rear of the module, Kingston have simply added 1.65v which is the only hint at the specification save for the product code and serial numbers which if you visit Kingston's website will give a full breakdown of the specification (see page 2).
The modules (including heatsink) measure 47mm high at the tallest point and 43mm in the centre.
While the extra 17mm may mean some extra large CPU heatsinks do not fit(depending on orientation) with these modules installed, the fact that the centre of the heatsink is slightly smaller means that heatpipes have less of a chance of being obstructed than other modules such as the Kingston Predator we reviewed previously and Corsair's Vengeance pictured above for comparison.
Here you can see the profile of the fins which should aid heat dissipation. During testing, the modules did not get hot at all, despite the 1.65v used.
Overall, the Kingston HyperX Beast kit is an extremely good looking piece of hardware. We still take issue with Kingston using a green PCB and would like to see basic settings on the stickers but aside from these small issues, this kit is sure to stand out in any PC setup.
