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Posted: October 25th, 2004
The Ballistix PC3200 DDR series from Crucial is designed to run at speeds many desire but few can afford, but more on this later. The RAM is rated for 2-3-2-6 timings at 2.8V when running at PC3200 speeds (400MHz DDR) but from our initial tests it was already apparent fully stable operation at 2-2-2-5 timings and 2.5V was easily obtainable. This sends out a clear message to everyone that top notch PC3200 performance is available right here and right now, even without any need for voltage tweaks etc. Being off on a good start only caused an increase in our interest and so the adventure began in validating how much this memory could offer in its claim to fame. As the benchmark data below will confirm we were able to run at speeds of 514MHz DDR however what is even better news is that this was possible at almost the same timings! In fact the only setting needing rolling back slightly was CAS Latency from 2 to 2.5. Such excellence was achievable at 2.85V which is only 0.05V higher than the officially stated 2.8V recommended operating voltage. At the most tightest timings of 2-2-2-5 it managed to deliver stable operation right until 219MHz! This kind of performance only reminds us that this is no ordinary RAM. To gain such status Crucial uses memory modules manufactured by its parent company Micron, the competition differs with the exception of OCZ Technology and instead heavily relies on modules from semiconductor giant Samsung. The modules used here bare the marking "G", a step up from the "C" revision previously found in OCZ 3500EB and 3700EB merchandise. Now with the previously respected and appreciated Winbond BH-5 modules virtually extinct from the overclocking community’s reach this new chip from Micron could well and truly become the almighty replacement.
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