This memory is one of the two 512MB single modules in the Ballistix range. It has slightly slower latency memory timings than its counterpart but that is where the differences end. It comes with the customary Gold coloured heatsinks and black PCB and with the same level of performance we have come to expect from Crucial's Ballistix memory. Compatibility, as with other memory this speed will always be an issue, with PC3200 being the maximum for a lot of motherboards. But if you are lucky enough to have a motherboard capable of running this then we would recommend the investment.
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Crucial are the consumer brand name for semiconductor producer Micron Technology, they are most well known for there ranges of mid to high end Memory products, especially their Ballistix Gaming Memory and more recently SSD Drives and SSD Cache Drives. Micron are a low cost but generally reliable Memory producer whose products carry a 3 Year or limited lifetime warranty.
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Manufacturer |
Crucial |
Part Number |
BL6464Z503 |
Range |
Ballistix |
Type |
184 pin DDR |
Capacity |
512MB |
Configuration |
Single Module |
Density |
Low Density |
Speed |
500MHz, PC4000 |
Timings |
CL 3 (3.0-4-4-10) @ 500MHz |
Buffering |
Unbuffered, no Address/Control Inputs or DQMB Inputs |
Error Detection |
Non-ECC, no Address/Control Inputs or DQMB Inputs |
Pin / Connector Material |
Gold |
Voltage |
2.5V |
Heatsinks |
Yes, Ballistix Gold Coloured Heatsinks |
Cooling Fan |
No |
Designed For |
AMD and Intel Desktop PC's |
Packaging |
80/100 |
Memory Speed |
89/100 |
Multi Tasking |
90/100 |
Gaming |
93/100 |
Saturation |
94/100 |
Total |
89.2/100 |
*Note: Benchmarks are performed on a like for like basis, for example 1GB memory is marked against other 1GB memory of the same speed.
The scores should be treated as a guide only as performance can vary greatly dependant on other system components.