Crucial 1GB DDR SDRAM Memory Module

Awesome timings and good stability

Strengths: Runs on very agressive 2-2-2-5 timings at 2.65V which is 0.15V under manufacturer specs.

Weakness: Inceasing voltage did not make a huge improvement in stability on agressive overclocking.

I had been keeping an eye on these for a while because of great reviews all around. I finally was able to purchase them when I saw a $70 Rebate bringing them to a bit under $40 - which is an absolute DEAL for any 1GB 3200 DDR400 Kit, not to say on one offering the specs from Crucial Ballistix. In the end my memory bandwidth improved about 100 MB/S on SiSoft Sandra and my latency dropped over 7%....
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I had been keeping an eye on these for a while because of great reviews all around. I finally was able to purchase them when I saw a $70 Rebate bringing them to a bit under $40 - which is an absolute DEAL for any 1GB 3200 DDR400 Kit, not to say on one offering the specs from Crucial Ballistix. In the end my memory bandwidth improved about 100 MB/S on SiSoft Sandra and my latency dropped over 7%. However, I was unable to achieve the levels of overclocking that some reviewers reached but I am very satisfied.

By thetrial - Jul 15, 2007

Great Performance!

Strengths: great overclocker, stable performance, not too expensive for the performance you get

Weakness: likes volts

I purchased a set of these and clocked up to 260/520 immediately with no issues. I will push it up a bit more when I get a chance to really find its max. I am very happy with this RAM kit and will buy another. Just make sure that you have a motherboard that can provide at least 2.8 volts to memory and possibly more if you plan to push the RAM to its potential.

By nebulousness - Aug 11, 2006

Disappointed

Strengths: Almost works at specified timings.

Weakness: Didn't work at specified timings, even at DDR400. Poor customer support in trying to arrange an RMA.

While using this RAM I have experienced intermittant crashes in windows applications as well as errors in memtest86. When billed as a 'performance' product, and at this price, RAM should run 100% error free. Tried to arrange an RMA using cross-ship with Crucial. NOPE! That's only for their direct customers. So now I'm out 2 weeks while the RAM travels back and forth to Idaho.

By geo; - Jun 16, 2006

Crucial Ballistix....It's not just about bullets anymore.

Strengths: Seems like it is compatable with just about every motherboard out there. Compares to much more expensive memory. Good reviews and reputation. Rock solid and stable. Heat spreaders.

Weakness: Me....I don't know enough about the effects of changing latency and timing to speak with certainty as to how well it overclocks.

I received a a gig (2 sticks) of this memory for my very first build. The rig is mainly used for gaming, burning, and photo/video editing. I researched the components of this build for over a year. The memory choice was one of the most intensive segments of researching the components of the build. It boiled down to good reviews and what was universally compatable with the majority of good 939 pin...
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I received a a gig (2 sticks) of this memory for my very first build. The rig is mainly used for gaming, burning, and photo/video editing. I researched the components of this build for over a year. The memory choice was one of the most intensive segments of researching the components of the build. It boiled down to good reviews and what was universally compatable with the majority of good 939 pin motherboards. Almost all of them included Ballistix in their recommended memory sections.
I installed it in an Abit SLI motherboard with an AMD 3700 90nm CPU, a 7800GT video card, Antec 500 PSU, a WD 320 gig SATAII HD, a mitsumi card reader/floppy, and a NEC 3550 dual layer CD/DCD.
I set up the bios for the first boot and it went without a hitch as did the second boot with all the components installed. I've never had a bsod or even an errant hiccup. I torture tested the system with Prime and everthing passed with flying colors.
So far, the machine has surpassed my expectations in every way. It plays the latest games with setting maxxed with fantastic resolution and stability.
Since most things are a sum of its individual parts and the rig as a whole has surpassed my expectations I must say that the Ballistix, being a component of the whole, is worthy of praise. I would give it a 5 if it was just me. To say something is perfect (5 stars)you must know just about everything there is to know about it along with all other available options that are available. I don't. I just know that if it had not been compatable or something was off by the smallest margin the system would not have worked. But it does and I am happy.

By rotartiller - Mar 7, 2006

Crucial Ballistix

Strengths: Heat sinks, looks nice, Dual channel, had a nice rebate when I got them

Weakness: some bad rumors about them , so far no problems.

Just used them, no over clocking or timing changes, ran fine at my MB's default setting. Didi not try and do anything setting changes. I wonder if the premature failures some talk of are caused from pushing them past spec?

By ectogamit - Oct 25, 2007