Pros: The product performs exactly as I expected. No issues with compatibility using it in my new Intel Nuc 10i7fnh. I got lucky, however.
Cons: Newegg has forgotten how to properly ship delicate items. I wouldn't trust plant seeds to not get crushed by the USPS processing machines if you sent them in a flimsy yellow, barely padded envelope. It's a miracle my RAM arrived unharmed because that is EXACTLY how Newegg shipped them... in a bubble-lined yellow envelope that was so crappily made that the bubbles wouldn't even pop. If the air pockets are that flat, how are they supposed to protect my order?
Overall Review: I'd recommend the product, but I'm not sure about the retailer anymore. This order was handled and shipped FROM Newegg... I am NOT impressed.
Memory speed is not as advertised9/15/2020 7:03:08 PM
Pros: Computer is faster,
Cons: Advertised memory speed is the XMP profile.
Overall Review: The memory speed for this product is not honest . To achieve the advertised 2666 you must use the XMP profile, which may not be possible for some computers. Actual speed is 2400. No where in the product specs or description did it mention the XMP profile. One star for being cheeky.
Manufacturer Response:
Thank you for purchasing Ballistix memory and for your review. I am sorry to hear about the confusion that you had with our RAM. I will certainly pass this feedback on to the appropriate teams so that we can investigate further and possibly make some updates. We really appreciate the feedback that you have provided and ask that you reach out to us directly if you happen to have any further questions or concerns so that we can assist you further.
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"Compatible" with my motherboard, but not at full speed.8/26/2021 9:39:44 AM
Pros: Reasonable if you have a fully-compatible system (which cannot be determined from the Crucial compatibility list), or if you are expecting a 2400Mhz module.
Cons: Not compatible with Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi3-10110 at full speed.
Overall Review: The Crucial compatibility checker website lists this module as "compatible" with the Gigabyte Brix GB-BRi3-10110, however when installed on that motherboard, it runs at 2400Mhz, not 2666Mhz as advertised. I understand that theoretically this part can achieve the advertised speed on *some* hardware, but to have even their own compatibility list describe it as "compatible" with my system even though it will not run as advertised is a bit disingenuous.
Manufacturer Response:
Thank you for purchasing memory part and we are sorry that you had problems with the Ballistix RAM.
We would like to inform you that due to system updates and technological advances, some hardware may be able to support more memory speed compared to when it was originally manufactured. However, we would also like to inform you that we have checked more details of the system and it seems maximum memory speed supported shows 2400 MHZ hence in this you can return the above memory and you can have 2400 MHZ speed memory. We also request to reach out to us directly using the information that we have provided below so that we can assist you further with additional details.
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No honest advertised1/11/2021 4:32:24 PM
Cons: The speed that they say is 2666, but you can just use 2400...
Overall Review: To achieve the advertised 2666 you must use the XMP profile, which is not possible for some computers, like mine. The real speed is 2400
Manufacturer Response:
Thank you for purchasing Ballistix memory and for your review. While not all systems support XMP, the stock JEDEC timings will still allow your parts to function at a high speed. For any assistance with enabling XMP or manually setting the supported timings and frequency, please contact your system or motherboard manufacturer.
Pros: More memory Fast Fixed stability
Cons: None
Overall Review: Helped stable out Warzone by adding more ram