Product Specifications:
What is Ballistix™?
The Ballistix line is specifically built for performance enthusiasts who want to push the performance envelope without worrying about data loss or corruption, mysterious intermittent errors and display problems, or worse-the dreaded BSOD! The Ballistix line of high-performance memory modules features advanced speed grades, low latencies, and integrated aluminum heat spreaders.
Our Ballistix line of high-performance memory comes in 184-pin DIMMs (DDR1) and 240-pin DIMMs (DDR2).
What is a Ballistix 240-pin DIMM?
A dual inline memory module (DIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). The gold pins on the bottom of the DIMM provide a connection between the module and a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front and back of a DIMM are not connected to each other.
Ballistix 240-pin DIMMs are used to provide DDR2 SDRAM memory for desktop computers. Ballistix 240-pin DIMMs are available in DDR2 PC2-4200 (DDR2 533) SDRAM or DDR2 PC2-5300 (DDR2 667). To use DDR2 memory, your system motherboard must have 240-pin DIMM slots and a DDR2-enabled chipset. A DDR2 SDRAM DIMM will not fit into a standard SDRAM DIMM socket or a DDR DIMM socket.
The number of black components on a Ballistix 240-pin DIMM can vary, but it always has 120 pins on the front and 120 pins on the back. Ballistix 240-pin DIMMs are approximately 5.25 inches long and 1.18 inches high, though the heights can vary. While 240-pin DDR2 DIMMs, 184-pin DDR DIMMs, and 168-pin DIMMs are approximately the same size, 240-pin DIMMs and 184-pin DIMMs have only one notch within the row of pins. The notch in a 240-pin DDR2 DIMM is closer toward the center of the module.
Intel-Validated 240-Pin DIMMs
The objective of the Intel® validation program is to verify compliance with the Intel specifications and the performance of supported memory modules in Intel reference systems, providing a guideline for memory compatibility with Intel chipsets. This validation be is performed by an approved test lab on a small sample of components and modules and is intended to demonstrate supplier design and manufacturing capability. The validation process uses standardized procedures and methodologies documented in the Intel Validation Procedure.
Crucial High-Performance Memory Marketing Copy:
Designed specifically for computer gamers and power users seeking maximum system performance and stability, the Crucial® Ballistix™ high-performance memory line features advanced speed grades, low latencies, and integrated aluminum heat spreaders. With Ballistix memory, you can push the performance envelope!
Crucial Intel-Validated Desktop Memory Marketing Copy:
A Crucial® memory upgrade is typically the easiest and least expensive way to get more performance from your desktop computer. For far less than the cost of a new system, you can boost performance with the same high-quality RAM that manufacturers use. And when you buy Intel®-validated Crucial memory, rest assured it meets the stringent performance and specifications requirements to be compliant with Intel specifications.
Crucial Intel-Validated DDR2 Memory Marketing Copy:
Building a cutting-edge system? Boost performance and take advantage of faster processor speeds with high-quality Intel®-validated Crucial® DDR2 memory. This next-generation DDR memory, direct from Micron, has improved system architecture and data rates. And with Crucial, you're assured that your DDR2 memory is compatible, supported, and rigorously tested for reliability and performance!