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The Crucial Ballistix Elite 240 Pin DDR3 8GB (2 X 4GB) Dual Channel Kit 1866 is designed for unprecedented gaming performance. We've engineered the Crucial Ballistix Elite series to include an advanced mechanical heat spreader design using high-quality extruded aluminum, a sleek black PCB, and integrated thermal sensors.

Designed for unprecedented gaming performance, we've engineered the Crucial Ballistix Elite series to include an advanced mechanical heat spreader design using high-quality extruded aluminum, a sleek black PCB, and integrated thermal sensors. And we top it all off with choice components specially elected to meet our highest criteria. That makes it the ideal choice for top-notch performance: enjoy the fastest speeds and best response times, support for cutting-edge platforms, and the stability and quality you've come to expect from the Crucial name.

We tested the Crucial Ballistix Elite PC3-15000 memory modules on our test system:
AIDA64 test results (with our Core i7-2600K CPU at its default clock speed of 3.4GHz): Read / Write speed: 20,965 MB/s / 18,914 MB/s, Copy speed: 22,824 MB/s and latency of 41.8ns.
As always, we overclocked the Core i7-2600K CPU to its limits (using air cooler) by pushing the multiplier to x52. This results in our i7 2600k coming in at 5.2GHz. With the memory working so well in conjunction with the CPU, we can see a really nice boost in performance.
AIDA64 test results (with our Core i7-2600K CPU overclocked to 5.2GHz with Noctua's NH L12 Premium CPU Cooler): Read / Write speed: 25,423 MB/s / 27,061 MB/s, Copy speed: 28,225 MB/s and 37.9ns latency.

The Crucial Ballistix Elite PC3-15000 memory kit main features:
  • Designed for extreme enthusiasts, gamers and overclockers
  • Advanced Speed and Timings (XMP Profile)
  • Thermal Sensor allows real time temperature monitoring
  • Limited Lifetime Warranty
All in one, the performance of Crucial Ballistix Elite PC3-15000 memory modules is awesome. At just under $67, the Crucial Ballistix Elite PC3-15000 8GB memory kit offers us some strong performance and nice overclocking potential with very little effort at a great price point. The new black on black design looks really sexy as well and suits those dark colored PCBs from companies like ASUS, GIGABYTE and MSI.

Save $20 Off Crucial Ballistix Elite 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 8GB (2 X 4GB) Dual Channel Kit 1866 (PC3 15000) BLE2CP4G3D1869DE1TX0 Price $60.57

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