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Ballistix Sport 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3-1600 Very Low Profile UDIMM 240-Pin Memory BLS2K8G3D1609ES2LX0
| Brand | Crucial |
| Computer Memory Size | 8 GB |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
About this item
- Designed for performance enthusiasts, gamers and power users
- Aluminum heat spreaders
- Low Profile and Low Voltage
- Industry Standard specifications
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| Sold By | — | Motoeagle-US | Gigastone America | YAIMAY | DUO MEIQI | MemoryMasters |
| computer memory size | 8 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| memory speed | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 microhertz | 1600 MHz | 1333 MHz |
| RAM tech | DDR3 | DDR3 | DDR3, DDR3L | DDR3L | DDR3 | SDRAM PC66 |
| number of items | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| data transfer rate | 1600 megabits per second | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz | 1333 MHz |
| number of pins | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 240 |
| compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | — |
| form factor | — | Desktop non ecc | UDIMM | DIMM | DIMM | Desktop |
| CAS latency | 9 | 11 | CL11 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Product Description
BLS2K8G3D1609ES2LX0 is a 16GB Kit consisting of (2) 8GB DDR3 modules that operates at speeds up to 1600 MT/s and has a CL9 latency with extended timings of 9-9-9-24. It is Performance, Low Profile, Low Voltage, and is non-ECC. It conforms to the industry standard UDIMM layout of 240 pins and is compatible with computers that take DDR3 UDIMM memory.
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| Voltage | 1.35 Volts |
|---|---|
| Column Address Strobe Latency | 9 |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1600 Megabits Per Second |
| Number of Pins | 240 |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Special Features | Lightweight |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| RAM Size | 8 GB |
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| Global Trade Identification Number | 00649528762887 |
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| Customer Reviews |
4.0 out of 5 stars |
| ASIN | B00A14ZT8I |
| Best Sellers Rank | #8,278 in Computer Memory |
| UPC | 809395317836 649528762887 |
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| Brand Name | Crucial |
| Model Name | Ballistix Sport |
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Customers like the functionality, quality, and profile of the internal memory. They mention it works great, is low-profile, and fast enough. Some also appreciate the stability, memory capacity, and heat retention.
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Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the memory. They mention it works great in a fanless i7 build, has zero issues with running it, and works right away with their Z87 board. The performance is the same with better stability.
"...The RAM performs well, survived a 24-hour stress test, and is made in Boise, ID...." Read more
"packaging was terrible but overall product works perfectly fine" Read more
"...Performance is the same with better stability." Read more
"...No fuss, worked right away with my Z87 board, although the BIOS did not detect the low-voltage 1.35V. Safe to use it at the higher 1.5V standard,..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the memory. They mention it's amazing, has the lowest clearance they have seen, and is a good product. Some appreciate the excellent brand reputation and flawless design.
"...Rock solid stability, excellent brand reputation, flawless design, Competitive pricing... You can't ask for much more than that!..." Read more
"...UPDATE - July 24 - All is well. Still going strong. Very good product. Would purchase again...." Read more
"Wonderful ram. I tested this at 1866@1.5v and it's prime stable. I run two of these kits for a total of 32GB with a Z77x-UD5H and 2600k...." Read more
"This RAM is very good. I installed one 16GB kit in an Asrock c2550d4i motherboard. It works flawlessly...." Read more
Customers appreciate the profile of the memory. They mention it's low-profile, energy-efficient, and has a low height for large heat sinks.
"...These things are so low-profile that they clear even the biggest heatsinks on tight boards which are very close to or over the RAM slots...." Read more
"...The low profile is fantastic, I made a second rig and I am using a mid tower case so space is somewhat limited, the low profile gives you a bit more..." Read more
"...Beautiful low profile low voltage memory.Update: I now run this at 9-9-9-24 and 1.35v @ 1600...." Read more
"It really is very low profile. Excellent product." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the speed of the internal memory. They mention it's plenty fast enough for their needs and the motherboard with UEFI picks up the RAM timings perfectly.
"...When using a motherboard with UEFI, it picked up the RAM timings perfectly.Cons:Honestly none to speak of...." Read more
"...for quite awhile now, so I know that they are reliable and have decent performance...." Read more
"...I am also very pleased with the 1600Mhz frequency, which is plenty fast enough for my needs.I highly recommend this RAM kit" Read more
"...When they say Ultra Low Profile they are NOT kidding. Performance-wise, they do everything you would expect out of a DDR3 kit...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the stability of the memory. They mention it's rock-solid, still going strong, and survived a 24-hour stress test.
"...there really wasn't a need to keep them there... I did not experience any instability even when running 1.65v through these sticks...." Read more
"...The RAM performs well, survived a 24-hour stress test, and is made in Boise, ID...." Read more
"...ballistic series for quite awhile now, so I know that they are reliable and have decent performance...." Read more
"...So far so good.UPDATE - July 24 - All is well. Still going strong. Very good product. Would purchase again...." Read more
Customers like the memory capacity of the product. They say it's nice, great budget memory that stores a lot of bits and is fast. Some also mention it's energy-efficient and has a low height.
"...This line of RAM is excellent in keeping temperatures and energy usage down in your system, yet it is very fast...." Read more
"Nice memory almost as small as the slot its in...not sure why one stick is running at 1.5v and one at 1.35v its supposed to be a dual kit...." Read more
"It's memory. It stores bits. This one stores a lot of bits, actually. It's low profile. Um. What else is there? Nothing. It works." Read more
"...No complaints. Pretty zippy memory. They've made a fan outta me." Read more
Customers like the size of the memory. They mention it's a good size for small form factor cases, has a snug fit under their air coolers, and fits any DDR3 motherboards.
"...limited, the low profile gives you a bit more space and that sleek compact look...." Read more
"...It works flawlessly.The low voltage and small size made this a great kit for a FreeNAS build...." Read more
"great for a mini itx build or anywhere else where you need a lot of clearance. runs on 1.35v. No issues at all. Using..." Read more
"...Fit great, these are very low profile." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the heat retention of the internal memory. They mention it runs cool and is stable.
"...Other Thoughts:This line of RAM is excellent in keeping temperatures and energy usage down in your system, yet it is very fast...." Read more
"...at 30W. With these lower voltage modules, I have less power draw, less heat and yet the latencies are still great." Read more
"Its stable, it runs cool, and its fast. Oh and you can't beat the lifetime warranty and customer support...." Read more
"...They run cool despite the smaller heat separator (10% less power used than the non low-profile version)." Read more
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Works great. Ideal clearance for larger coolers or mainboards where the DIMMs are too close
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Low voltage (1.35v VS 1.5v)
Low profile (Only as tall as the RAM latching mechanism)
Very good latency ratings
When using a motherboard with UEFI, it picked up the RAM timings perfectly.
Cons:
Honestly none to speak of.
Other Thoughts:
This line of RAM is excellent in keeping temperatures and energy usage down in your system, yet it is very fast.
These things are so low-profile that they clear even the biggest heatsinks on tight boards which are very close to or over the RAM slots. Obviously you'll want to put the RAM in before you cover them up with some mega heatsink.
I have all 4 Dimm Slots populated with these memory sticks in an AsRock Z87 Fatal1ty Professional motherboard with UEFI, and the motherboard picked these up right away and ran with it. I did overclock them for a bit just to see, but put it back to stock because there really wasn't a need to keep them there... I did not experience any instability even when running 1.65v through these sticks. Rock solid and they dissipate the heat very well, especially for their size.
Because it is low voltage, it is also compatible with some OEM equipment where you can't adjust the voltages to allow for 1.65 volt RAM or sometimes even 1.5 volt RAM.
Rock solid stability, excellent brand reputation, flawless design, Competitive pricing... You can't ask for much more than that!
BTW, I got 2 single dimm sticks and this dual channel pack and filled my MOBO up to 32GB ram, they play very nice together, you would think it was bought as a quad channel kit...
Capacity is 16GB (2 x 8GB)
Speed is DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Cas Latency is 9
Timing is 9-9-9-24
Voltage is 1.35V
It is Non-ECC
It is Dual Channel Kit
It uses Aluminum heat spreaders
I would absolutely recommend this RAM to anyone who can use it whether it is in a full size rig with plenty of room or in the smallest form factor htpc...
Just my thoughts,
MG
Current setup:
Silverstone Grandia GD08 Case
AsRock Fatal1ty Professional Z87 Mobo
Intel Haswell i7-4770K CPU
EVGA GeForce 650-Ti SSC Edition Video Card
256GB Samsung 840 Pro SSD
4 WD Red 3TB Storage Drives
LG Bluray
32GB Corsair Ballistics Sport Low Profile DDR3 Ram
Corsair AX760i PSU
The RAM performs well, survived a 24-hour stress test, and is made in Boise, ID.
I've purchased hundreds of Crucial/Micron memory modules and had good experiences with them.
When buying RAM, please note that the clock speed and timings matter very little except on computers which use integrated Intel/AMD video. You can spend double on 2500+MHz RAM and experience less than a 2% boost in system performance. The decision is yours, but low-cost 1333 or 1600MHz RAM should be sufficient for almost everyone.
To sum it up, it's affordable, sleek, and reliable.
UPDATE - July 24 - All is well. Still going strong. Very good product. Would purchase again.
UPDATE March 3, 2015 - All is well with the Crucial DDR3 and all the computer components purchased. See my other reviews.
Update: I now run this at 9-9-9-24 and 1.35v @ 1600. Performance is the same with better stability.
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My 3 sets have been installed in 2 Gigabyte Mobo's and 1 Asus. if that helps :) All Good...
Cela fait 3ans que j'utilise 2x8go, l'un des meilleur produit en ddr3, leur profile VLP passe sous le "Thermalright SilverArrow IB-E" et je peu attester de leur qualité et de leur performance. (le pc tourne pratiquement 24h/24 depuis 3ans)
Aujourd'hui elles sont chère et difficile a trouver contrairement a leur date de sortie où elles étaient le meilleur rapport qualité/prix et quantité/prix.
Merci Crucial d'avoir créer cette gamme et merci Amazon pour m'avoir permis d'en trouver 16go de plus.
ps: pour plus d'info technique, elles ont un débit d'environs 24go/s en lecture et 25go/s en écriture avec leur profile XMP 1600MHz 1.35v
There was no problem with my motherboard (Z87 chipset) recognising the RAM through the XMP profile, and it's running at default speed perfectly. I haven't tried overclocking yet, but the one review i could find of this RAM suggested it would overclock nicely.
Add in a very reasonable price compared to a lot of RAM (I think I paid ~£77 here at Amazon), and it all adds up to a good deal. I've used Crucial RAM in the past, and on the one occasion I had a problem, they were helpful, so you should be in good hands if you need to make use of the warranty.













































