Crucial Offers 1 GB 1066 MHz DDR2 Memory

By Geoff Duncan Published April 11, 2007

Crucial Offers 1 GB 1066 MHz DDR2 Memory

For folks who keep their PCs overclocked and running on the bleeding edge of performance (because, otherwise, these folks never win the LAN contests!), Crucial Technology is now offering 1 GB Ballistix and Ballistics Tracer 1066 MHz DDR2 memory modules.

Like previous Ballistix offerings, the PC2-85000 modules sport Enhanced Performance Profiles (EPP), which enables the module to utilize different memory settings on EPP-supported systems to respond to processor overclocking, delivering better performance. The the PC2-8500 sticks are 240-pin, 2.2V unbuffered non-ECC memory, sporting 64 128MB chips and CAS 5-5-5-15 CAS latency numbers.

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“For demanding customers looking for excellent performance, faster speeds and lower latencies, Ballistix memory is the ideal solution—and the new DDR2 PC2-8500 modules are no exception. Plus, they’re backed by a limited-lifetime warranty and the stellar support that’s synonymous with the Crucial name,” said Jeremy Mortenson, Crucial’s DRAM product marketing manager, in a release.

The Ballistix Tracer PC2-8500 1 GB modules are priced at $227.99 while the Ballistix 1 GB modules run $231.99; 2 GB kits are available for both.

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