Crucial Ballistix Elite RAM Now Available in DDR4 Memory Kits

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Another memory option for Intel X99 platforms

The number of DDR4 memory kits is growing and will continue to do so as more people build (or buy) systems based on Intel's X99 chipset. One of the newest is Crucial's Ballistix Elite line, now available in DDR4 form as a single 4GB module and in 8GB (2x4GB) and 16GB (4x4GB) kits (Crucial says a 32GB kit is also available, though it's not listed on the company's web store yet). As both kits use essentially the same 4GB module, the performance ratings are the same across the board.
Crucial's 4GB DDR4 Ballistix Elite module is rated at DDR4-2666 (PC4-2133), which Crucial calls an "introductory" speed -- we take that to mean there should be some overclocking headroom, especially since the Ballistix Elite series is aimed at "extreme enthusiasts, gamers, and overclockers." The sticks also support Intel XMP 2.0 profiles, feature a custom-designed baclk PCB with anodized aluminum heat spreaders, and sport 16-17-17 timings at 1.2V.
If you do plan to overclock, you might want to take advantage of Crucial's exclusive Ballistic Memory Overview Display utility, otherwise known as M.O.D. You can use M.O.D. to read information from the modules, including real-time temperatures from the integrated thermal sensor, voltages, and more.
Pricing on Crucial's website breaks down as follows:

• 4GB Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $95
• 8GB (2x4GB) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $190
• 16GB (4x4GB) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $380

Newegg also carries the kits, though they're in pre-order form. Pricing looks like this:

• 4GB Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $100 (out of stock)
• 8GB (single stick) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $220 (releases March 10, 2015)
• 8GB (2x4GB) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $200 (releases February 6, 2015)
• 16GB (2x8GB) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $352 (releases March 10, 2015)
• 16GB (4x4GB) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $380 (releases February 6, 2015)
• 32GB (4x8GB) Ballistix Elite DDR4-2666: $704 (releases March 10, 2015)

Shipping charges range from $1 to $3, depending on the kit.
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