Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory

Crucial’s new line of Ballistix memory is redefining what is capable within memory overclocking with the ability to accurately track and graph thermal loading on their modules. Their memory has always been exceptionally stable and capable performers in the enthusiast arena. The very eye catching LED Ballistix “Tracers” modules are what most people associate to Crucial’s Ballistix line of product, But while the LED’s looked neat, and allowed you to see memory activity, they did nothing for allowing you to see if heat was holding back your overclock. 

With this new step, Crucial once again steps into the front of the line for overclockers. It gives them one more tool to put into their arsenal of knowledge and tweaks as they go out looking for the sweetest overclock to satisfy their lust for the ever higher score! Kudos to Crucial for pushing this tool! We hope to see it catch on, as it does have value for the info that it provides. 

If there is any knock against this utility, it is that it only works on the new i5 and i7 motherboards. If you have an AMD motherboard using DDR3, even if you buy the proper modules, this tool wont work. Last we spoke with Crucial, they were looking into expanding the tool to make it compatible with AMD based systems, but as of this writing, nothing is available on their site. My only guess is they have to see a demand for them to spend resources on this tool and port it over to Team AMD. 

I look forward to seeing this tool potentially grow, mature and catch on. It would be awesome to see this integrated into manufacturers overclocking utilities and offered as yet one more tool to be used in setting up that golden overclock!