Ballistix v Tracer

if ya have a windowed case and want a bit of bling go for the tracers :P or if ya just happy with what ever is already glowing just get the normal ones.

i got the normal ones and they suit me just fine, my mate has the tracer and they do look cool but im planning an etch on my window so i didnt see the point
 
Just a different heatsink I think.

Couldn't find much info on the crucial site.


Ballistix

2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module
BL2KIT12864AA1065

Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)
Package: Ballistix 240-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-8500
Specs: DDR2 PC2-8500 • 5-5-5-15 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-1066 • 2.2V • 128Meg x 64


Tracer

2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs), DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module
BL2KIT12864AL1065

Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)
Package: Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs)
Feature: DDR2 PC2-8500
Specs: DDR2 PC2-8500 • 5-5-5-15 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-1066 • 2.2V • 128Meg x 64
 
k3v1n said:
Just a different heatsink I think.

Couldn't find much info on the crucial site.


Ballistix

2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix 240-pin DIMM, DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module
BL2KIT12864AA1065

Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)
Package: Ballistix 240-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-8500
Specs: DDR2 PC2-8500 • 5-5-5-15 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-1066 • 2.2V • 128Meg x 64


Tracer

2GB kit (1GBx2), Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs), DDR2 PC2-8500 memory module
BL2KIT12864AL1065

Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)
Package: Ballistix Tracer 240-pin DIMM (with LEDs)
Feature: DDR2 PC2-8500
Specs: DDR2 PC2-8500 • 5-5-5-15 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR2-1066 • 2.2V • 128Meg x 64
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Hmm intresting, must be wired abit differently though to give power to the lights though. I would not of minded some Tracer memory but at the time I bought my ballistix the Tracer stuff cost more than the standard stuff.
 
As far as I'm aware they use the same chips, the only difference is the heatspreader with the LEDs.

I've also heard that the lower speed Ballistix might not be using the same chips as the higher speed sticks so you may be unlucky buying the 5300 and not get it up to 8500 speeds.
 
Jokester said:
As far as I'm aware they use the same chips, the only difference is the heatspreader with the LEDs.

I've also heard that the lower speed Ballistix might not be using the same chips as the higher speed sticks so you may be unlucky buying the 5300 and not get it up to 8500 speeds.
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My Ballistix is PC5300, I might have to see if I can get to 8500 speeds, is that 1066Mhz?
 
willhub said:
My Ballistix is PC5300, I might have to see if I can get to 8500 speeds, is that 1066Mhz?
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Yep, if you've had it a while it will almost certainly hit that speed at 5-5-5-15 at stock volts. If it's been bought recently there is a chance that it won't do it if it's using a different type of chip, though there's still plenty of the good stuff about.
 
Jokester said:
Yep, if you've had it a while it will almost certainly hit that speed at 5-5-5-15 at stock volts. If it's been bought recently there is a chance that it won't do it if it's using a different type of chip, though there's still plenty of the good stuff about.
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I got my RMA for my Ballistix a couple of months back, but I'm limited as to what they can do because I have 2x 1GB of GeIL Ultra in there too.

My RMA was on 28/11/2007
 
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