Crucial’s Ballistix Sport, Tactical and Elite now available in 8 GB

Crucial  has today announced the availability of the 8GB modules for the Ballistix Sport, Tactical and Elite series.

With the use of Micron’s 4 Gb DRAM technology, Crucial’s new 8GB modules ensures to provide the users with maximum capacity, performance and  density needed to run data and graphic-intensive applications smoothly and efficiently.

With the low latency DDR3-1600 MHz and DDR3-1866 MHz modules, as well as the update to 8GB per module, the new Intel X79 platform will be able to obtain up to 64GB of RAM with a great performance boost.

To top things off, the complete line of Ballistix memory has been treated with a new logo and heat spreader design.

“The new Crucial Ballistix 8 GB modules enable users to take advantage of award-winning Micron innovations to maximize the installed memory for optimal performance on today’s most advanced systems,” said Jeremy Mortenson, senior product manager, Crucial. “Featuring stylish new designs and an updated logo, Crucial now provides its customers eye-catching and reliable memory solutions for performance enthusiasts at every interest level.”

Ballistix Sport

The new Crucial Ballistix Sport 8 GB DDR3-1600 MHz memory module is designed to provide mainstream users and general PC enthusiasts with an affordable, reliable, no-hassle gaming experience. The Crucial Ballistix Sport series offers timing and voltages for maximum memory stability and system compatibility.

Ballistix Tactical

Well-suited for gamers, power users, and performance enthusiasts, the new Crucial Ballistix Tactical 8 GB DDR3-1600 MHz memory has lower latencies and features the Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) which enables easy setup. The Crucial Ballistix Tactical series provides high speeds and features a black PCB and enhanced heat spreader design for improved thermal performance.

Ballistix Elite

Designed for extreme overclockers and advanced users, the new Crucial Ballistix Elite 8 GB DDR3-1866 MHz memory utilizes Intel XMP, and features a thermally efficient extruded aluminum heat spreader design, black PCBs, and integrated thermal sensors for real-time monitoring of temperature utilizing the Ballistix Memory Overview Display (M.O.D.) utility.

Backed by a lifetime warranty, the Crucial Ballistix memory modules are rigorously tested in order for them to meet or exceed the high-quality performance specifications costumers expect.

The Crucial Ballistix Sport, Tactical, and Elite memory modules are now available from retailers/e-tailers or directly at Crucial’s website for the following prices:

• Ballistix Sport 8GB DDR3-1600 Single Channel: $99.99
• Ballistix Tactical 8GB DDR3-1600 Single Channel: $109.99
• Ballistix Elite 8GB DDR3-1866 Single Channel: $139.99
• Ballistix Sport 16GB (8GBx2) DDR3-1600 Dual Channel: $199.99
• Ballistix Tactical 16GB (8GBx2) DDR3-1600 Dual Channel: $219.99
• Ballistix Elite 16GB (8GBx2) DDR3-1866 Dual Channel: $279.99

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