Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16GB BL2K16G36C16U4B
 | Outdated Product A set of two high-capacity RAM modules (2x16 GB) that can work properly in dual-channel mode with a high effective clock frequency of 3600 MHz. The manufacturer is positioned as a product of the upper price category of 2020, designed for gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. When installed in the motherboard, they operate in the default mode with a frequency of 2133 MHz, timings CL16-16-16-35 and a voltage of 1.2 V. The manufacturer guarantees stable operation of the modules at 3600 MHz with timings CL16-18-18-38 at the supply voltage 1.35 V. A motherboard that supports Extreme Memory Profile Technology (XMP 2.0) is required to quickly auto-configure these settings. Otherwise, manual configuration of the parameters of the corresponding UEFI BIOS section is required. When creating the module...s, high-quality memory chips with good overclocking potential were used, which can be fully realized at a voltage of up to 1.4 V. The claimed DDR4-3600 mode provides a high bandwidth of 28.8 Gbps, which will be enough for any applications and tasks , including resource-intensive ones. The Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb BL2K16G36C16U4B RAM Module Kit has a high level of compatibility with a wide variety of CPUs and motherboards. Suitable for configurations based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors and later and AMD Ryzen processors (Zen to Zen3). E-Catalog uses affiliate links compensated by our partners. |
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A set of two high-capacity RAM modules (2x16 GB) that can work properly in dual-channel mode with a high effective clock frequency of 3600 MHz. The manufacturer is positioned as a product of the upper price category of 2020, designed for gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. When installed in the motherboard, they operate in the default mode with a frequency of 2133 MHz, timings CL16-16-16-35 and a voltage of 1.2 V.
The manufacturer guarantees stable operation of the modules at 3600 MHz with timings CL16-18-18-38 at the supply voltage 1.35 V. A motherboard that supports Extreme Memory Profile Technology (XMP 2.0) is required to quickly auto-configure these settings. Otherwise, manual configuration of the parameters of the corresponding UEFI BIOS section is required. When creating the modules, high-quality memory chips with good overclocking potential were used, which can be fully realized at a voltage of up to 1.4 V.
The claimed DDR4-3600 mode provides a high bandwidth of 28.8 Gbps, which will be enough for any applications and tasks , including resource-intensive ones. The Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb BL2K16G36C16U4B RAM Module Kit has a high level of compatibility with a wide variety of CPUs and motherboards. Suitable for configurations based on 6th Gen Intel Core processors and later and AMD Ryzen processors (Zen to Zen3).
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Model overview based on user reviews
The Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb RAM is highly praised for its excellent speed and performance, with users noting its ability to easily reach 3200MHz using XMP profiles. It features Micron E-Die chips known for their good overclocking potential, allowing some users to achieve stable operation at 3800MHz. The memory is appreciated for its low-profile design and lack of RGB lighting, making it a practical choice for those who prefer simplicity. It comes with a 10-year warranty, adding to its value. While the price is noted as a con, many users still consider it the best choice for price/quality. The RAM is compatible with various motherboards and processors, and users have reported significant performance improvements when upgrading from older DDR3 memory. Overall, it's a reliable and high-performing memory option for both gaming and everyday tasks.
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Caught on micron E-die chips, 2 Ranks. Expensive, but it's 32 GB of top-tier memory.  andrey anatolevich: use Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B few months |
Superior speed and volume. I switched from DDR3 1866 to this memory, and almost went crazy. I couldn't even imagine such speed. The difference is simply colossal, but you can still drive it. 1. Excellent speed 2. XMP - profile at 3200 3. Manufacturer 4. Without RGB 5. Normal timings 6. 10-year warranty from the manufacturer 7. Can be overclocked higher. 8. Low-profile. 9. Best choice on the market. 1. Price  Valeriy Ilin: use Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B less than month |
I was choosing between this memory and the HyperX HX432C16FB3K2/32 for a new system with a 3700x and an Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) motherboard. I ended up choosing this one because it uses Micron chips and based on advice from the 4pda forum. Kingston memory is also good, but the chips are more of a gamble due to randomness. The motherboard initially set some arbitrary auto overclock, including voltage above 1.4. After manual adjustment, everything was set correctly, as seen in the pictures with the test at 1.35v, frequency of 3200, and auto timings in one and in the other picture with its default settings. On the motherboard, these are the first 5 numbers in the settings, if set manually to 16-18-18-18-36. In Windows 10, this amount of memory is more than enough, and in everyday tasks, I rarely managed to load it beyond 20 GB. In this particular model, I also liked the reasonably tall heatsinks and the absence of the lighting that's shoved into every nook and cranny these days. The fact that they are white is a bit concerning for me, but on the other hand, under my cooler, they're not visible at all, so it doesn't really matter what color they are as long as the memory works as it should. - no backlight - moderately high radiators, fit under Noctua NH-D14 - easily reached 3200 on profile at the time of purchase, I was unlucky and there were no black ones available and I had to take a set of white ones Maksim O: use Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B less than month |
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Coffee mod - a 9400F processor is installed.
Running at 2666 MHz, without frequency overclocking, as the chipset is H110.
Micron E-die chips, 2 Ranks.
In AIDA 64 benchmark:
Read 40462; Write 40595; Copy 38870; Latency 51.7 ns
My test here https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/49933275
The timings are very nicely tightened:
2666 MHz
11-13-13-28
2N
(Delay L) tRRDL 4
(Delay S) tRRDS 4
tRFC 390
tREFI 41590
DRAM VOLTAGE: 1.39 V
WRITE Recovery time 12
Read to PRE time 10
Four act win time tFAW 16
Write to read delay AUTO
Write to read delay L 8
Write to read delay S 4
CKE minimum Pulse Width 7
Write Latency 9