In this instance, that success is determined by factors such as aesthetics, performance, and price, the Golden Trifecta of consumer satisfaction for computer hardware. Well, today is just such a day where those forces have aligned to produce something very special: a set of Kingston HyperX 4GB DDR3-1600 memory modules.

We've seen in our past testing that Kingston modules typically offer great performance, and we can tell you right now that this trend has not changed with these sticks on the test bench today. In fact, you will be shocked at how far these Kingston modules can be pushed. Without tipping our hand just yet, let's just say these sticks can run toe-to-toe with industry flagship 2133MHz modules with ease, and at less than half the price. How's that for special? Read on to find out just how far they go.

Thanks go to our friends at Kingston Technology for supplying the review sample.

Founded in 1987 with a single product offering, Kingston® Technology now offers more than 2,000 memory products that support nearly every device that uses memory, from computers, servers and printers to MP3 players, digital cameras and cell phones. In 2007, the company's sales exceeded $4.5 billion. With global headquarters in Fountain Valley, California, Kingston employs more than 4,500 people worldwide. Regarded as one of the “Best Companies to Work for in America” by Fortune magazine, Kingston’s tenets of respect, loyalty, flexibility and integrity create an exemplary corporate culture. Kingston believes that investing in its people is essential, and each employee is a vital part of Kingston’s success.