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Crucial
Crucial Ballistix 64GB DDR4-3200 Gaming Memory
Best high performance memory for demanding gamers and PC builders.
This Crucial Ballistix 64GB kit offers a significant upgrade for laptop gamers and performance enthusiasts. Featuring DDR4-3200 speed and a CAS Latency of 16, it's designed for high-performance overclocking. The included aluminum heat spreader aids in thermal management, crucial for compact gaming laptops. With XMP 2.0 support, users can easily access pre-defined profiles for enhanced performance or opt for standard JEDEC profiles. Crucial's commitment to optimizing performance at the die level and extensive compatibility testing with Intel and AMD platforms ensures a reliable and powerful memory solution.
$351.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
739
/ 3541
#739 in RAM
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
Internal Memory
64232
/ GB (xGB)
Who it's for
- Power users, content creators, serious gamers, and virtual machine enthusiasts.
- Gamers seeking stable frame rates, users needing reliable system performance.
- PC builders on a budget, users with mainstream DDR4 motherboards.
Who should skip it
- Users building new high-end systems, early adopters of cutting-edge technology.
- Competitive esports players, enthusiasts chasing maximum FPS, overclockers.
- PC builders prioritizing aesthetics, users wanting customizable lighting effects.
Performance breakdown
Multitasking Capacity
Massive 64GB headroom handles heavy creative workloads and gaming simultaneously.
Latency Efficiency
Tight CL16 timings ensure rapid data access for responsive system performance.
Thermal Management
Aluminum heat spreader effectively dissipates heat during intense gaming sessions.
Overclocking Potential
Die-level optimization provides a stable foundation for pushing performance boundaries.
Setup Simplicity
XMP 2.0 support makes achieving peak rated speeds effortless for users.
Platform Compatibility
Extensive testing guarantees seamless integration with modern Intel and AMD systems.
Key Specs
Internal Memory
64 GB (2x32GB)
Internal Memory Type
DDR4 SDRAM
Memory Clock Speed
3200 MHz
Memory Standard
DDR4-3200/PC4-25600
Error Checking
Non-ECC
Signal Processing
Unbuffered
No. of Pins
260-pin DIMM
CAS Latency
CL16
Features
- High-performance overclocking for gaming
- XMP 2.0 support for easy performance tuning
- Aluminum heat spreader for thermal management
- Optimized at the die level for performance
- Compatibility tested with Intel and AMD
- Designed for laptop gamers
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this memory for its exceptional reliability and straightforward performance. Many highlight its plug and play compatibility, easily achieving advertised speeds through XMP profiles without complex adjustments. Users appreciate its stable operation during intense gaming sessions and demanding multitasking, making it a dependable choice. The overall consensus points to a product that simply works as expected, delivering consistent quality and peace of mind.
Know before you buy
This kit uses a 260-pin SODIMM form factor, which is the standard for most modern gaming laptops. Please check your laptop's manual to ensure your system supports DDR4 SODIMM modules and has two available memory slots.
Gaming laptops can generate significant heat in tight spaces. The aluminum heat spreader helps dissipate thermal energy more efficiently, which keeps the memory stable during long gaming sessions and prevents performance throttling.
This kit supports XMP 2.0, which allows you to enable the 3200 MHz speed profile directly through your laptop's BIOS settings. If your system does not support XMP, the memory will default to standard JEDEC speeds.
Yes, Crucial has extensively tested this kit for compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms. It is designed to work reliably across a wide range of modern gaming laptop architectures.
CAS Latency (CL) measures the delay between a command being sent and the data being available. A lower latency like CL16 at 3200 MHz provides faster response times compared to standard memory, resulting in smoother frame rates and quicker system responsiveness.
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