HyperX releases 2666MHz 128GB Savage and 3000MHz 64GB Predator DDR4 kits

While I love smartphones, laptops, and tablets, my true love is the desktop. My first-ever computer was a store-bought Packard Bell desktop, and ever since then, I have always preferred that form factor -- tower, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Nowadays, however, I build my own such computers; I love selecting all the components piece by piece.

One component that you should never overlook or "cheap out" on is RAM. Choosing a low-quality manufacturer is just asking for headaches. Nothing is more frustrating than diagnosing bad memory sticks. One company I swear by for RAM is HyperX -- a gaming division of Kingston. Its products are fast and dependable. Today, the company announces something so incredible, that I might drown in my own drool -- a 2666MHz 128GB DDR4 kit with its "Savage" moniker. Holy cow!

"HyperX Savage DDR4 is now available as a 2666MHz 128GB kit of eight with each DIMM containing a massive 16GB of RAM. It joins a family of other previously announced Savage DDR4 memory from 2133MHz to 3000MHz in various single modules and kits from 4GB to 64GB capacities. High-speed HyperX Savage DDR4 is perfect for gaming, video editing and 3D rendering. The built-in XMP ready profiles are optimized for Intel^® Core™ i5 and i7 processors, as well as Intel 100 Series and X99 chipsets, enabling users to easily overclock by selecting a memory profile without any adjustments in the BIOS", says HyperX.

The manufacturer further explains that "Predator DDR4 memory is also now available in 16GB DIMMs as 32GB kits of two and 64GB kits of four at 3000MHz. Specifically designed for the latest generation Intel 100 Series and X99 chipsets, HyperX Predator DDR4 combines high frequency and aggressive CAS latencies to provide users with one of the fastest solutions in the market. In addition to the new kits, HyperX Predator DDR4 ships in 16GB (2133MHz to 3000MHz) and 32GB (2133MHz to 3000MHz) kits of four, as well as a 64GB (2800MHz) kit of 8".

HyperX shares the following specs.

Savage DDR4

• Capacities: 4GB–8GB (single), 8GB–128GB (kits)
• Frequency: 2133MHz, 2400MHz, 2666MHz, 2800MHz and 3000MHz
• CAS Latency: 12–15
• Voltage: 1.2V or 1.35V
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Storage Temperature: -55°C to 100°C
• Dimensions: 133.35mm x 34.57mm
• Compatible with: X99, Z170, H110, H170 and B150
• Reliable: 100% tested
• Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty

Predator DDR4

• Capacities: 16GB–64GB kits
• Frequency: 2133MHz, 2400MHz, 2666MHz, 2800MHz and 3000MHz
• CAS Latency: CL12–16
• Voltage: 1.2V–1.35V
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
• Storage Temperature: -55°C to 100°C
• Dimensions: 133.35mm x 55.05mm
• Compatible with: X99, Z170, H110, H170 and B150
• Reliable: 100% tested
• Guaranteed: Lifetime warranty

So how much will this cost? You had better sit down. The 128GB 2666MHz Savage kit costs $1,205.00, while the 64GB 3000MHz Predator kit costs $808.00. Let's be honest though, how many gamers and PC builders truly need 64GB or more of RAM? Other than bragging rights, only a small fraction of computer users will truly have the need. Hell, I am running 32GB of DDR3 and that is totally overkill.

Do you have a need for 64GB or 128GB of DDR4? If yes, tell me for what application in the comments.