Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3600 memory
Conclusion
Crucial offers a software module called the “Ballistix mod utility” for the Ballatix Elite DDR4 which can be downloaded from their website here
You will be limited to monitoring the temperature of these Ballistix Elite modules since there are no RGB offerings available on them. Nevertheless it’s a handy tool to have so you can keep a tab on the health of these modules in case you intend on overclocking them.
The modules offer 2 XMP profiles to choose from as shown in our tests. Profile #1 being 3333 MHz CL16-18-18 at 1.35 V and profile #2 being 3600 MHz CL15-17-17 at 1.35 V.
Performance wise these new DDR4 modules are living upto the reputation the Ballistix Elite modules are renowned for. Looking through the performance we can clearly see a winning combination here along with the backing of an industry leader in memory devices. During our tests, we were able to reach speeds of 3866Mhz from these modules and I’m sure some maybe able to reach the 4000Mhz mark depending on the motherboard and cooling being used. This is why we find it a slight pity when we don’t see these modules marketed as much in Australia. There’s a load of potential offered with the heavy duty heatsink that comes default with the modules and its solid overclocking ability.
The only negative we can throw at the Ballistix Elite DDR4 series is the lack of any form of RGB lighting. While we don’t find this to be an issue, some users might consider that a deal breaker. With a price tag of approx AU$293 the modules sit nicely in the mid price range that similar modules go for. We have no issue at all in recommending these modules to anyone looking to build a mid to high end gaming PC, provided you can find a retailer that stocks them; at least at the time of writing this review, seems to be limited here in Australia.
| Table of Contents |
| 1. Introduction |
| 2. Closer look at the modules |
| 3. Test Setup and Benchmarks |
| 4. Conclusion |
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB DDR4-3600 memory
AU$293
Pros
- Solid stable performance
- Overclocking ability
- Effective cooling performance
Cons
- Limited availability
- No RGB option
Crucial Ballistix Elite 16GB DDR4-3600 memory
AU$293
Pros
- Solid stable performance
- Overclocking ability
- Effective cooling performance
Cons
- Limited availability
- No RGB option
