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A branded set of two high-capacity RAM modules (total capacity 32 GB), which are able to work properly in dual-channel mode with an effective clock frequency of 3200 MHz. The manufacturer is positioned as a product of the upper price category of 2020, aimed at gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. When installed by default, it operates at a frequency of 2133 MHz with CL16-16-16-35 timings and a voltage of 1.2 V. The manufacturer guarantees stable operation of the modules at 3200 MHz with CL16-18-18-38 timings at a supply voltage of 1.35 V. To automatically configure the necessary settings, you need a motherboard that supports XMP 2.0 technology. Otherwise, you can manually configure the settings for the corresponding UEFI BIOS section. The claimed DDR4-3200 mode provides a high throughput of 25.6 Gbps..., sufficient for any applications and tasks, including professional resource-intensive ones. The Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb BL2K16G32C16U4B RAM Module Kit has a high level of compatibility with a wide range of processors and motherboards. Can be used in configurations based on 6th generation Intel Core processors and later, as well as AMD Ryzen processors. When creating the modules, high-quality memory chips with good overclocking potential were used, which can be fully realized by increasing the voltage to 1.4 V.
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Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb BL2K16G32C16U4B
£139.00 
Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B
Colour
Memory capacity
32 GB
Memory modules
2
Form factor
DIMM
Type
DDR4
Memory speed
3200 MHz
Clock speed
25600 MB/s
CAS latency
CL16
Memory timing
16-18-18-36
Voltage
1.35 В
Cooling
radiator
Module profile
standard
Module height
41 mm
More features
overclocking series
XMP
Official Website
crucial.com
Added to E-Catalog
February 2020
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A branded set of two high-capacity RAM modules (total capacity 32 GB), which are able to work properly in dual-channel mode with an effective clock frequency of 3200 MHz. The manufacturer is positioned as a product of the upper price category of 2020, aimed at gamers and overclocking enthusiasts. When installed by default, it operates at a frequency of 2133 MHz with CL16-16-16-35 timings and a voltage of 1.2 V.

The manufacturer guarantees stable operation of the modules at 3200 MHz with CL16-18-18-38 timings at a supply voltage of 1.35 V. To automatically configure the necessary settings, you need a motherboard that supports XMP 2.0 technology. Otherwise, you can manually configure the settings for the corresponding UEFI BIOS section. The claimed DDR4-3200 mode provides a high throughput of 25.6 Gbps, sufficient for any applications and tasks, including professional resource-intensive ones.

The Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb BL2K16G32C16U4B RAM Module Kit has a high level of compatibility with a wide range of processors and motherboards. Can be used in configurations based on 6th generation Intel Core processors and later, as well as AMD Ryzen processors. When creating the modules, high-quality memory chips with good overclocking potential were used, which can be fully realized by increasing the voltage to 1.4 V.

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Crucial Ballistix DDR4 2x16Gb RAM is highly praised for its excellent speed and performance, with users noting its ability to easily reach 3200MHz using XMP profiles. It features Micron E-Die chips known for their good overclocking potential, allowing some users to achieve stable operation at 3800MHz. The memory is appreciated for its low-profile design and lack of RGB lighting, making it a practical choice for those who prefer simplicity. It comes with a 10-year warranty, adding to its value. While the price is noted as a con, many users still consider it the best choice for price/quality. The RAM is compatible with various motherboards and processors, and users have reported significant performance improvements when upgrading from older DDR3 memory. Overall, it's a reliable and high-performing memory option for both gaming and everyday tasks.
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great model, love it
4 February 2022 
I have an Asus H110M-C motherboard.
Coffee mod - a 9400F processor is installed.
Running at 2666 MHz, without frequency overclocking, as the chipset is H110.

Micron E-die chips, 2 Ranks.

In AIDA 64 benchmark:
Read 40462; Write 40595; Copy 38870; Latency 51.7 ns
My test here https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/49933275

The timings are very nicely tightened:
2666 MHz
11-13-13-28
2N
(Delay L) tRRDL 4
(Delay S) tRRDS 4
tRFC 390
tREFI 41590

DRAM VOLTAGE: 1.39 V

WRITE Recovery time 12
Read to PRE time 10
Four act win time tFAW 16
Write to read delay AUTO
Write to read delay L 8
Write to read delay S 4
CKE minimum Pulse Width 7
Write Latency 9
Caught on micron E-die chips, 2 Ranks.
Expensive, but it's 32 GB of top-tier memory.
andrey anatolevichuse Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B few months
great model, I really liked it
26 August 2021 
Superior speed and volume. I switched from DDR3 1866 to this memory, and almost went crazy. I couldn't even imagine such speed. The difference is simply colossal, but you can still drive it.
1. Excellent speed
2. XMP - profile at 3200
3. Manufacturer
4. Without RGB
5. Normal timings
6. 10-year warranty from the manufacturer
7. Can be overclocked higher.
8. Low-profile.
9. Best choice on the market.
1. Price
Valeriy Ilinuse Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B less than month
Excellent memory without show-offs
31 August 2020 
I was choosing between this memory and the HyperX HX432C16FB3K2/32 for a new system with a 3700x and an Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) motherboard. I ended up choosing this one because it uses Micron chips and based on advice from the 4pda forum. Kingston memory is also good, but the chips are more of a gamble due to randomness. The motherboard initially set some arbitrary auto overclock, including voltage above 1.4. After manual adjustment, everything was set correctly, as seen in the pictures with the test at 1.35v, frequency of 3200, and auto timings in one and in the other picture with its default settings. On the motherboard, these are the first 5 numbers in the settings, if set manually to 16-18-18-18-36. In Windows 10, this amount of memory is more than enough, and in everyday tasks, I rarely managed to load it beyond 20 GB.

In this particular model, I also liked the reasonably tall heatsinks and the absence of the lighting that's shoved into every nook and cranny these days. The fact that they are white is a bit concerning for me, but on the other hand, under my cooler, they're not visible at all, so it doesn't really matter what color they are as long as the memory works as it should.
- no backlight
- moderately high radiators, fit under Noctua NH-D14
- easily reached 3200 on profile
at the time of purchase, I was unlucky and there were no black ones available and I had to take a set of white ones
Maksim Ouse Crucial BL2K16G32C16U4B less than month
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