Kingston Hyper-X Fury 8GB (DDR4-3200, CL16, RGB) Desktop RAM

Description

Design & RGB Lighting

The Fury RGB takes the Fury’s proven platform and adds a full-length illuminated RGB diffuser strip along the top of the module. Unlike the Predator RGB’s cable-free Infrared Sync, the Fury RGB relies on software sync via motherboard RGB ecosystems — making it compatible with ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, and ASRock Polychrome Sync, as well as HyperX’s own NGenuity software for standalone lighting customisation. The black aluminium heat spreader and black PCB carry over from the non-RGB Fury, with the illuminated diffuser sitting above the spreader for a clean, layered aesthetic.

The addition of the RGB diffuser increases module height to 41.24mm — up from the non-RGB Fury’s 34.1mm — which is comparable to other RGB gaming modules and still narrower than the Predator RGB’s 42.2mm. Most large tower air coolers will clear this height, but it’s worth verifying before purchasing.

⚠️ Check CPU cooler clearance: At 41.24mm tall, the Fury RGB is taller than the non-RGB Fury (34.1mm). Confirm your CPU cooler’s RAM clearance specification before purchasing, particularly with large tower air coolers.

Performance & Dual XMP Profiles

The Fury RGB shares its full performance specification with the non-RGB Fury. XMP Profile 1 runs at DDR4-3200 with CL16-18-18 timings at 1.35V. XMP Profile 2 provides a compatibility fallback at DDR4-3000 with CL15-17-17 at 1.35V. Without XMP enabled, the SPD defaults to JEDEC DDR4-2400 at 17-17-17 at 1.2V. Plug N Play auto-overclocking at 2400MHz and 2666MHz is also supported on compatible platforms, making initial setup straightforward even before XMP is manually enabled.

💡 XMP must be enabled for rated speed: This module defaults to DDR4-2400 at JEDEC. Enable XMP 2.0 Profile 1 in your motherboard BIOS to unlock DDR4-3200 at CL16-18-18. Profile 2 (DDR4-3000 CL15) is available as a fallback. Updating your BIOS before installation is recommended for best results.

💡 AMD note: On AMD Ryzen platforms, the module will boot at JEDEC default speed. XMP Profile 1 must be manually selected in BIOS to enable the rated DDR4-3200 frequency and CL16 timings.

IC Quality & Build

The HX432C16FB3A/8 is a 1Rx8 single-rank module built on eight 1G×8-bit FBGA components with gold contact fingers on a 288-pin form factor. Kingston backs all HyperX Fury memory with 100% factory testing at rated speeds and a lifetime warranty. Depending on production batch, ICs are typically Samsung B-die or Micron Rev.E — both of which have excellent compatibility track records across mainstream DDR4 platforms.

Positioning vs Fury & Predator RGB

The Fury RGB sits between the non-RGB Fury and the Predator RGB in Kingston’s HyperX DDR4 lineup. It matches the Predator RGB’s CL16 XMP performance profile but trades the Predator’s Infrared Sync cable-free multi-module synchronisation for a more accessible price point. The non-RGB Fury offers the same performance in a lower-profile (34.1mm) package for cooler-clearance-constrained builds. If RGB sync across multiple sticks is a priority and budget allows, the Predator RGB’s Infrared Sync is the more elegant solution; for a single RGB stick or a budget-conscious RGB build, the Fury RGB delivers full value.

⚠️ Single stick = single channel: For dual-channel bandwidth and matched RGB lighting across both slots, add a second HX432C16FB3A/8 in your motherboard’s recommended paired DIMM slots. Refer to your board’s manual for the correct slot configuration.

Key Highlights

• Capacity: 8GB (1×8GB)
• Type: DDR4 | 288-pin DIMM (Desktop)
• Speed: 3200MHz (PC4-25600) via XMP 2.0 Profile 1
• Timings: CL16-18-18 @ 1.35V (XMP P1); CL15-17-17 @ 1.35V (XMP P2); CL17-17-17 @ 1.2V (JEDEC DDR4-2400)
• Rank / IC: 1Rx8 single rank, 8× FBGA components
• Voltage: 1.35V (XMP) / 1.2V (JEDEC)
• Overclocking: Intel XMP 2.0 — two profiles; Plug N Play auto-OC at 2400/2666MHz
• RGB: Yes — full-length illuminated diffuser strip; software sync
• Heat Spreader: Black aluminium with RGB diffuser — 41.24mm height
• Contact fingers: Gold
• RGB Software: HyperX NGenuity; ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light Sync, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, ASRock Polychrome Sync compatible
• Colour: Black
• Platform: Intel & AMD DDR4 compatible
• Warranty: Lifetime

 

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