Kingston HyperX 64 GB Flash Drive - The Mini SSD
The flashy and blazing SSD performance has overshadowed and grimed the development and adaption of physical and flash hub drives. With its ample speed and lower power consumption, SSDs have become an enthusiast delight and nifty storage solution in high bandwidth storage scenario.
Thriving on the trendy SATA/PCIe controllers and providing off the scale performance, SSDs are consistently creating a dent in the other storage market. However with lackluster and costly accusation SSDs is still out of reach for most of us. Kingston a pioneer in the flash and storage devices has created a new range of pen drives that boasts high speed connectivity with ample data space. We chip in to take a look at the juvenile Kingston Data Traverller HyperX 3.0 64 GB drives offered by Kingston.
Kingston newly released Flash drives marching onto the HyperX bandwagon aims to offer high sped performance in a miniscule solution. The flamboyant and striking looks are reminiscent of the HyperX trademark, providing a glimpse of high end legacy that Kingston used to deliver with the same product range.To provide the performance of an SSD and value of a general flash drive, Kingston opted for the newly released SuperSpeed USB3.0 instead of the ubiquitous USB 2.0.
About the Company - Kingston is an America based private firm who excels in the production and research of flash memory based products. The largest producer of system memory, Kingston holds the crow for churning out plethora of innovative products to cater varied audience.
With the HyperX moniker, Kingston sets goals high and clear. With a [company claimed] sequential write speed of ~135Mb/s and ~225Mb/s of read speed under USB3.0 port. These drives boast of high data transfer. Let’s see how these drives fare in our benchmarks and are those monstrosity claims is true enough for these flashy drives.
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Packaging and Specification
The first look is actually quite thrilling. Fitting to the hype and number, the drive looks downright sexy. Weighing and measuring humongous compared to its counterpart, the hyperX drives stole the show in the cosmetics. Kingston has does nice make up for pimping the drive.
Packaging was however a led down. The drive came wrapped inside ubiquitous hard plastic package nothing fancy here. With such a high end specs and brand image to protect, Kingston could have spiced up the experience by wrapping it inside some flashy box. Anyway moving inside, the package doesn’t contain anything else but folder pamphlet which doubles as an information guide and warranty document. On tearing it apart you will find a small lanyard cable inside. The lanyard is so small that it serves no good.
The thing that really shines is the specification of the drive. .
Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Features and Specifications:
The company has fine-tuned this high performance drive with their homegrown eight channel USB3.0 architecture that boost the performance of drive substantially over its counterparts. The build quality is astounding; the bulky and beefy build ensures that even after high pressure and fall it won’t be damaged. Even the cap of the drive is quite sturdy; Kingston has made a special locking system which allows users to push the cap sideways to open it rather than just blatantly pushing it out.
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System Setup and Testing Methodologies
The drive was tested using an AMD A75 platform. Since only AMD A75 platform boast of integrated USB3.0 it was the obvious choice. The drive was formatted after every test and the test filesystem was exFAT. The reason to choose exFAT is cross platform compatibility and support for larger single files.
Rest of the system configuration and setup is mentioned below-
Processors:
Motherboard:
Graphics Card
Memory:
Power Supply:
Monitor:
Operating System:
USB Ports :
Software Benchmark:
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Stressing and Benchmarks
The benchmarks that we are using to test the drives will be an assortment of both synthetic and real world test. The test will churn the most out of the drive inorder to test the oomph the drive boast of.
Follow up the first set of benchmarks that are carried using the USB3.0 SS interface.
Crystal Disk Mark – We used this stress testing benchmark for getting the precise numbers on this drive.
HDTune Pro – Another synthetic tool offering a lot more than benching. We used the inbuilt benching mechanism to gauge the flash drive.
Real World Test – We used multiple size files (see the Test Methodology page). Using differed file set and sizes we ensure the performance of these drives in real world.
Next is the set of benchmarks we did using the old USB 2.0 interface. The performance difference is quite large provided the ample bandwidth new USB 3.0 SS provide compared to its older variant.
Crystal Disk Mark – We used this stress testing benchmark for getting the precise numbers on this drive.
HDTune Pro – Another synthetic tool offering a lot more than benching. We used the inbuilt benching mechanism to gauge the flash drive.
Real World Test – We used multiple size files (see the Test Methodology page). Using differed file set and sizes we ensure the performance of these drives in real world.
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Conclusion – The Flashy Ending
You don’t stumble upon drives that do the job on the fly and in a jiffy. HyperX 3.0 is such a wonder that Kingston has pulled off. The drive boasts exceptional performance and high sequential read/write speed, allowing you to finish the transfer in mere seconds.
Thanks to the improved connectivity by USB3.0, the HyperX 3.0 really stands to the claim and delivers a solid performance. No matter the size and number of files, copying to and fro from this drive is breeze. With such blazing speed Kingston has once again shook the floor and rejuvenated the faded flash drive zone. The flashy performance and solid built quality is on par to the current high end drives available. There is nothing wrong with the drive except frugal, gloomy packaging and no bundled software. The drive scores perfect marks and opens a whole new opportunity for the mini storage world.
Available for around $119.99 for 64Gb, $239.99 for 128Gb and $549.99 for 256Gb version at Amazone.com. Rough conversion for 64Gb comes around 5900INR, these cute little monsters sure does cost more, but compared to the escalated price of SSDs and messed connectivity. I think these drive will hold its place in portable department. Providing a perfect mix of durability and performance, Kingston HyperX 3.0 drives scores high in terms of performance. If you are in the market for high end portable storage solution look no further than HyperX 3.0.
Pros –
Cons –
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Note - Special thanks to Kingston and Asus for providing the samples.
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The flashy and blazing SSD performance has overshadowed and grimed the development and adaption of physical and flash hub drives. With its ample speed and lower power consumption, SSDs have become an enthusiast delight and nifty storage solution in high bandwidth storage scenario.
Thriving on the trendy SATA/PCIe controllers and providing off the scale performance, SSDs are consistently creating a dent in the other storage market. However with lackluster and costly accusation SSDs is still out of reach for most of us. Kingston a pioneer in the flash and storage devices has created a new range of pen drives that boasts high speed connectivity with ample data space. We chip in to take a look at the juvenile Kingston Data Traverller HyperX 3.0 64 GB drives offered by Kingston.
Kingston newly released Flash drives marching onto the HyperX bandwagon aims to offer high sped performance in a miniscule solution. The flamboyant and striking looks are reminiscent of the HyperX trademark, providing a glimpse of high end legacy that Kingston used to deliver with the same product range.To provide the performance of an SSD and value of a general flash drive, Kingston opted for the newly released SuperSpeed USB3.0 instead of the ubiquitous USB 2.0.
About the Company - Kingston is an America based private firm who excels in the production and research of flash memory based products. The largest producer of system memory, Kingston holds the crow for churning out plethora of innovative products to cater varied audience.
With the HyperX moniker, Kingston sets goals high and clear. With a [company claimed] sequential write speed of ~135Mb/s and ~225Mb/s of read speed under USB3.0 port. These drives boast of high data transfer. Let’s see how these drives fare in our benchmarks and are those monstrosity claims is true enough for these flashy drives.
[page]
Packaging and Specification
The first look is actually quite thrilling. Fitting to the hype and number, the drive looks downright sexy. Weighing and measuring humongous compared to its counterpart, the hyperX drives stole the show in the cosmetics. Kingston has does nice make up for pimping the drive.
Packaging was however a led down. The drive came wrapped inside ubiquitous hard plastic package nothing fancy here. With such a high end specs and brand image to protect, Kingston could have spiced up the experience by wrapping it inside some flashy box. Anyway moving inside, the package doesn’t contain anything else but folder pamphlet which doubles as an information guide and warranty document. On tearing it apart you will find a small lanyard cable inside. The lanyard is so small that it serves no good.
The thing that really shines is the specification of the drive. .
Kingston DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 Features and Specifications:
- Capacities*: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
- Speed :
- USB 3.0: Up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write
- USB 2.0: Up to 30 MB/s read/write
- USB 3.0: Up to 225MB/s read and 135MB/s write
- 8-Channel Architecture
- Backwards Compatible: With USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports
- Solid/rugged design: Durable metal and rubberized casing provides increased protection
- ReadyBoost Support
- Dimensions: 2.952" x 0.916" x 0.626" (74.99mm x 23.29mm x 15.9mm)
- Operating Temperature: 32°F to 140°F (0°C to 60°C)
- Storage Temperature: -4°F to 185°F (-20°C to 85°C)
- Simple: Just plug into any USB port
- Practical: Durable casing with a solid lanyard loop
- Warranty: 5 years
The company has fine-tuned this high performance drive with their homegrown eight channel USB3.0 architecture that boost the performance of drive substantially over its counterparts. The build quality is astounding; the bulky and beefy build ensures that even after high pressure and fall it won’t be damaged. Even the cap of the drive is quite sturdy; Kingston has made a special locking system which allows users to push the cap sideways to open it rather than just blatantly pushing it out.
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System Setup and Testing Methodologies
The drive was tested using an AMD A75 platform. Since only AMD A75 platform boast of integrated USB3.0 it was the obvious choice. The drive was formatted after every test and the test filesystem was exFAT. The reason to choose exFAT is cross platform compatibility and support for larger single files.
Rest of the system configuration and setup is mentioned below-
Processors:
- AMD A8 3850
Motherboard:
- Asus F1A75 V-Pro
Graphics Card
- AMD 6550D (Llano IGP) + Asus 6670 ( Dual Graphics )
Memory:
- 2x2048Mb 1866 Mhz CL9 Kinston HyperX
Power Supply:
- Corsair VX450
Monitor:
- Samsung S2233SW
Operating System:
- Windows 7 64bit
USB Ports :
- USB 3.0 - ASMedia USB 3.0 / AMD A75 USB3.0
- USB 2.0 - AMD A75 USB2.0
Software Benchmark:
- Crystal Disk Mark
- HDTune Pro
- Real Time Benchmarking using the following –
- 18Gb Single File Transfer
- 5.5 Gb Single ISO Transfer
- 1.5Gb Mixed Images transfer around ~500 Files.
- 18Gb Single File Transfer
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Stressing and Benchmarks
The benchmarks that we are using to test the drives will be an assortment of both synthetic and real world test. The test will churn the most out of the drive inorder to test the oomph the drive boast of.
Follow up the first set of benchmarks that are carried using the USB3.0 SS interface.
Crystal Disk Mark – We used this stress testing benchmark for getting the precise numbers on this drive.
HDTune Pro – Another synthetic tool offering a lot more than benching. We used the inbuilt benching mechanism to gauge the flash drive.
Real World Test – We used multiple size files (see the Test Methodology page). Using differed file set and sizes we ensure the performance of these drives in real world.
Next is the set of benchmarks we did using the old USB 2.0 interface. The performance difference is quite large provided the ample bandwidth new USB 3.0 SS provide compared to its older variant.
Crystal Disk Mark – We used this stress testing benchmark for getting the precise numbers on this drive.
HDTune Pro – Another synthetic tool offering a lot more than benching. We used the inbuilt benching mechanism to gauge the flash drive.
Real World Test – We used multiple size files (see the Test Methodology page). Using differed file set and sizes we ensure the performance of these drives in real world.
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Conclusion – The Flashy Ending
You don’t stumble upon drives that do the job on the fly and in a jiffy. HyperX 3.0 is such a wonder that Kingston has pulled off. The drive boasts exceptional performance and high sequential read/write speed, allowing you to finish the transfer in mere seconds.
Thanks to the improved connectivity by USB3.0, the HyperX 3.0 really stands to the claim and delivers a solid performance. No matter the size and number of files, copying to and fro from this drive is breeze. With such blazing speed Kingston has once again shook the floor and rejuvenated the faded flash drive zone. The flashy performance and solid built quality is on par to the current high end drives available. There is nothing wrong with the drive except frugal, gloomy packaging and no bundled software. The drive scores perfect marks and opens a whole new opportunity for the mini storage world.
Available for around $119.99 for 64Gb, $239.99 for 128Gb and $549.99 for 256Gb version at Amazone.com. Rough conversion for 64Gb comes around 5900INR, these cute little monsters sure does cost more, but compared to the escalated price of SSDs and messed connectivity. I think these drive will hold its place in portable department. Providing a perfect mix of durability and performance, Kingston HyperX 3.0 drives scores high in terms of performance. If you are in the market for high end portable storage solution look no further than HyperX 3.0.
Pros –
- Exceptional Read / Write Speed
- Build Quality
- Looks
Cons –
- Packaging and Bundled Accessories
- No Software bundled
- Price
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Note - Special thanks to Kingston and Asus for providing the samples.
Click here to view the article
