July 2008 — Think Computers
Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red DDR2-800 Memory
Editor's Choice Award — 10 out of 10 Rating
"The Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 4-4-4-12 4GB Dual Channel kit is definitely what I'd call "wicked". Its bright red heat spreaders make it among the best-looking memory I've seen. The LED display is something pretty unique…Not only does the memory have no problem running 1:2 with a 1066mHz FSB processor, I don't know of another memory kit capable of a 50% overclock without special cooling, and without surpassing the manufacturer's recommended maximum VDIMM."
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July 2008 — Overclockers Online
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000 Memory
Editor's Choice Award
"Well there you have it folks, Crucial once again knocks socks off and does it in style. The Ballistix line of memory has always been known to impress and rightfully they should. But what this kit of memory has done on the 790i test motherboard is just above and beyond what our expectations were ... and our expectations were certainly a little bit lofty coming in. Needless to say, we weren't expecting to be able to benchmark at 1100MHz+ and certainly not at the little amount of voltage that was required to do so. Simply put, this memory out ran the motherboard and it wasn't even a close race."
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June 2008 — ProClockers
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-2000 Memory
Highly Recommended Award
"We know that most of you all out there that are willing to go in search of this kit will not leave any setting at default would love to know this kit has more to offer. Achieving another 50MHz may not seem like a lot but you must realize that this is not a 1600 or 1800MHz this is rated at an industry high of 2000MHz which is something that was unheard of in the early days of DDR3. We were totally satisfied with this overclock amount. And chances are we will get more out of it as we do a little more testing with other motherboards in the future."
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June 2008 — Hardware Logic
Crucial Ballistix Tracer Red DDR2-800 4GB Memory Kit
91 out of 100 Rating
"Show stopping good looks, check. Killer performance, check. Overclocking headroom, check. Crucial has almost all the bases covered with this kit. I believe the LEDs are the true selling points of this memory and set it apart from the sea of 4GB DDR2 kits currently available. Put everything together and you have one of the best DDR2 kits available on the market."
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April 2008 — Tweak News
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 Memory
Top Rank Award
"After witnessing the excellent overclocking potential from this memory, it is hard to wrap your brain around the fact that this memory costs less than US$100 for a 2 Gig kit. It's cheap, it's stable, it's incredibly overclockable and for garnish has its interesting LED illumination to light up your gaming case. There are few products that come out that come across my testbed and prove to be a complete "no-brainer" when it comes to deciding if it is worth the money. In my mind, this kit is worth more than its pricetag and should be on your list of kits you should consider if you are upgrading. Having a standard PC2-8500 kit clocking at 1233Mhz rock solid is impressive … If you need good memory for your next upgrade, look no further."
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March 2008 — ASELabs.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 High-Performance Memory
Crucial may be owned by the memory maker Micron, but when system builders think memory, they think of Crucial."
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March 2008 — BenchmarkReviews.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 High-Performance Memory
Golden Tachometer Award — 9.15 out of 10
"Crucial offers excellent performance for hardware enthusiasts while also remaining an attractive OEM solution for higher-end system builders."
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March 2008 — circuitREMIX.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 High-Performance Memory
Bronze Award — 8/10
"I've found every Crucial Ballistix memory kit I've worked with to have a balance of good looks, performance and overclockability, and the DDR3 PC3-12800 kit was no exception. circuitREMIX is proud to award Crucial's Ballistix 2GB PC3-12800 DDR3 memory kit with an 8/10 and our Bronze award!"
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February 2008 — EXTREMEOverclocking.com
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award
"This RAM is the best I have come across in a while, between the excellent performance in terms of being able to run faster than its rated speed at tighter timings, and the aesthetic value of lighting up the motherboard, it is by far my favorite. As with all of Crucial's memory, it is backed by their limited lifetime warranty."
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January 2008 — BCC Hardware
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 High-Performance Memory
Top Pick Award — 9.6 out of 10
"At the end of the day I was very happy with the Crucial Ballistix memory kit that I tested, it ran extremely stable, and was able to run at some great timings, and if you're looking for a good kit of DDR3 memory that is able to overclock easily and give you some extreme performance, the Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 memory is a great choice."
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January 2008 — Bjorn3D
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 High-Performance Memory
Seal of Approval
"Performance: This RAM offers some extreme bandwidth should you have the need to use it. It overclocks with ease and given the right amount of voltage you can push this RAM to the limits."
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September 2007 — 3DGameman.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR3-1600 High-Performance Memory
KickAss Gameman's Choice Award
"The Crucial Ballistix DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory offers excellent performance and it overclocks even higher than it's 1600MHz default memory speed. DDR3 is the new memory standard and if you are upgrading it's an option over the older DDR2."
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August 2007 — thetechlounge
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 High-Performance Memory
Highly Recommended Award
"There are definitely no drawbacks to the look of the RAM. It's a beaut, and the lights add character, not just luminescence. The stock performance runs ahead of the pack, and the overclocking potential is through the roof."
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July 2007 — ProClockers
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award
"This RAM has a rare combination of performance and looks that should really attract PC enthusiasts and modders alike. We were very excited when we were able to push this RAM over 1200MHz with ease, and if we had more time, we think we would have been able to overclock it even further. These sexy LEDs on the top and bottom of each RAM module made this kit really stand out in our rig, which is a huge plus in our books. Combined with a great price and superb overclocking performance, the 2GB Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 RAM kit is a definitive upgrade choice for consumers looking for high-end RAM for their next gaming or graphics PC. This RAM kit easily earns our Pro-Clockers.com Editor's Choice Award."
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July 2007 — Think Computers
Crucial Ballistix DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award — 10 out of 10
"Once again I am impressed with Crucial Memory! As far as performance goes these modules rock!...The heatspreaders on the modules are some of the best I have seen and the black PCB of the memory itself really compliments the whole motif. The chasing LED's are what this memory is all about and it is such a cool feature. It really adds style to your case and will give you attention at a LAN party... ThinkComputers gives the Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 DDR2 2GB Memory Kit a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor's Choice Award!
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June 2007 — Virtual-Hideout
Crucial Ballistix DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award
"This Crucial Ballistix Tracer is without a doubt the best looking memory I've ever seen. It's also some of the best overall performing memory I've ever used. During testing I had not a single issue with this memory. It runs great at stock speeds. It runs even better at 4-4-4-12. And it does all this while looking fantastic."
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June 2007 — Bjorn3D.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Golden Bear Award — 9 out of 10
"If looking to buy a new kit then I can certainly recommend Crucial's excellent Ballistix modules."
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May 2007 — Hardware Logic
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award — 98 out of 100
"Crucial is well know for producing top of the line enthusiast memory kits, and the Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 kit we reviewed today was no exception. Making use of the highly successful, and immensely popular Micron D9 ICs, the PC2-8500 Tracer kit proved to be both extremely versatile and a great overclocker. For those that have side panel windows, the Tracer Series is a nice way to accentuate a completely blinged out system¿You really get what you pay for in Crucial quality, service, and support. For those looking for a great overclocking experience, with a little flair¿I'd strongly recommend considering this kit."
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May 2007 — DragonSteelMods
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award — 5 out of 5
"The Crucial Ballistix not only looks great in any system, it performs admirably well in all my tests and I can say that I am very happy to have it in my system¿DragonSteelMods gives the Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2 PC2-8500 2gig kit a 5 out of 5 score and our Editor's Choice Award as well."
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May 2007 — BCCHardware
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Super Gear Top Pick Award — 9.6 out of 10
"No surprise about Crucial — it just plain rocks!"
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May 2007 — Eclipse OC
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award
"These Ballistix Tracer have a few good things going for them. It is a certain thing that some form of Micron chips will be used, most likely D9GMH or D9GKX. On top of that, Crucial has binned them very very tightly, offering overclocking headroom that is simply astounding. As was seen in the overclocking section, the speeds that this kit was able to do is simply the fastest of any kit tested so far. It makes me really wish for a good 965x or 680i board to see what is really possible at 5-5-4 timings... Thanks to the low price and outstanding performance, I am awarding Crucial's Ballistix Tracer PC8500 kit EclipseOC's Editor's Chioce award."
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May 2007 — Club Overclocker
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Recommended — 9.5 out of 10
"The Crucial Ballistix PC2-8500 performed very well. We got over the 8,000 mark in Sandra and it wasn't hard to do so. It definitely has a coolness factor to consider with the Multi-colored LEDs. The LEDs aren't just for show either, they have a function. It's nice to see a company pushing out top-rated memory, but keeping the price low enough for us common folk...Club Overclocker Recommended."
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April 2007 — Techgage
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award — 8 out of 10
"I firmly believe that Crucial's Tracer 8500 kit deserves an eight out of ten, along with our Editors Choice award¿ These are some fantastic modules."
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April 2007 — 3DGameman.com
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1066 High-Performance Memory
KickAss Gameman's Choice Award — 5 out of 5
"I personally use Crucial memory in all my systems for this very reason. Its rock solid, compatible and performs very well. Also, Crucial has one of the best service records in the industry. I experienced their superior service first hand and it's totally painless. Many other companies could learn from Crucial's friendly and personal service. Not only that, but Crucial is praised for their super fast delivery nationwide. The Crucial Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 Memory offers speed, stability, and it looks incredible."
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March 2007 — Think Computers
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-800 High-Performance Memory
Editor's Choice Award — 10 out of 10
"Crucial has been around for over 10 years now and their products show that. I am really impressed with the Ballistix Tracer PC-6400 2GB Memory kit¿ Overall ThinkComputers give the Crucial Ballistic Tracer PC2-6400 2GB Memory Kit a 10 out of 10 score and our Editor's Choice Award!"
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March 2007 — circuitREMIX.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR2-1000 High-Performance Memory
Strong Recommendation — 9 out of 10
"¿Crucial's Ballistix DDR2 PC-8000 2GB memory kit holds a lot of performance potential. Out of the box they run great, and with the right motherboard and processor combination, they can hit great heights in performance. This kit comes with a strong recommendation from us."
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January 2007 — Neoseeker.com
Crucial Ballistix Tracer DDR2-1000 High-Performance Memory
Recommended Award
"But back to the Tracer PC-8000 ... This memory kit performed exceedingly well. Not only does it have good specs to begin with, when pushed it ran WAY above spec and allowed for excellent overclocks. As a matter of fact, the Ballistix Tracer PC8000, our first memory review of 2007, turned in the best memory performance we've achieved on a 975X Intel platform to date, and as such is the best performing memory that we currently have in our lab! That's one heck of an achievement when you consider we review much of the highest performance memory here. 1084MHz at 4-4-4-12 timing. Simply outstanding. Strongly Recommended :)"
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January 2007 — TweakTown.com
Crucial Ballistix DDR2-1000 High-Performance Memory
8.5 out of 10
"Overall Crucial has put its nose into the high-end memory market and have given a great product that is very worthy for the 680i series chipset¿we still recommend the Crucial Ballistix memory because, as always, we had no issues at all with stability and customer service is always very good at Crucial."
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