Maximum Overclocking & Performance

And to end it all, just one last try to see how far we can actually push these Crucial modules. So we just started playing around with the bus speed of our Core 2 Duo E6300 processor and ended up at 345MHz. This in fact resulted that our E6300 ran at 2.41GHz and the memory at 1033MHz, which is slightly higher then the advertised 1000MHz. We ended up with having some nice DDR2-1033 memory and could even apply the Crucial timings of 5-5-5-15. To proof that this overclock was stable on both the CPU and memory we ran some benchmarks. We will only share the SiSoftware Sandra results, to provide you the memory bandwidth raw power indication.

Memory Bandwidth (PC2-8000 1033MHz - E6300 2.41GHz - 5-5-5-15)

Where it all comes down to is this, these Crucial memory modules do as advertised and even better. In term of performance these memory modules are excellent and very stable. When we are applying some higher voltage, like OCZ and Corsair are really promoting within their lifetime warranty we even get better results. Having set the voltage at 2.3V we could get these Ballistix series all up to 1067MHz. Awesome results for some outstanding memory. Way to go Crucial!

Final Thoughts

The Crucial Ballistix PC2-8000 Edition dual channel kit is a real screamer and with today's system requirements, it is ever increasing knowledge that in order to stay on the cutting edge of performance, extra ram capacity is a necessity. Crucial has consistently provided some of the most dependable memory available. So solid that their high performance chips are often retagged and sold as enthusiast memory by other leading resellers. These Ballistix DDR2-1000 memory modules are no exception. Not only does the new Ballistix PC2-8000 Edition prove to be some of the best looking memory, it is also some of the fastest.

Crucial once again designed a pair of very versatile modules for the enthusiasts and gamers. The modules can be adjusted for many systems, as they can handle a different set of timings at each speed. Overclockers will love the overclocking potential of the modules, plus their ability to maintain tighter timings at considerably high speeds. The appearance of the modules is nothing extraordinary, but the black PCB and striking gold heat spreaders can appeal to modders. This way Crucial Ballistix memory modules get into the team of overclocker memory solutions, as well as becoming very interesting for the case modders amongst us.

Crucial has been in overclocking for some time now, and the Ballistix Edition modules do show the best of what Crucial has managed to engineer. Crucial has been in the memory business for a very long time and most people would recognize the Crucial name. Having quality memory is vital in today's high performance systems. This is especially true if you are performance tweaking that system. So many system issues can be attributed to inferior memory. That's not the case with this memory. The Crucial Ballistix PC2-8000 Edition memory is fast, overclockable, reliable, compatible, and stable. And don't forget these are backed with a lifetime warranty.

With outstanding performance and stability, combined with excellent overclocking head room, this ram is without a doubt the fastest sticks of DDR2-1000 stuffed in our system, period. These Ballistix Edition modules are a great choice for the hardcore gamers and enthusiasts who like to overclock their systems. These can also sustain better timings than what they are rated for. And if you are looking for some decent memory or performing an upgrade, I would definitely put this on my shopping list of upgrades and so should you! This ram is the awesome, Ballistix!

Pros

• Extremely Gorgeous Gold Finish
• Excellent Design and Functionality
• Solid Overclocking Capabilities
• Outstanding Memory Latency
• Impressive Gaming Performance
• Covered by Lifetime Warranty
• Superb Customer Support
• Competitive Price Tag

Cons

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