Crucial Ballistix BLT3KIT4G3D1337DT1TX0 12GB (3 x 4GB Kit) PC3-10600 240pin DIMM Desktop Non-ECC DDR3 Memory - Discount Prices, Technical Specs and Reviews

Overview

Crucial's BLT3KIT4G3D1337DT1TX0 is a 12GB Kit consisting of 3 x 4GB modules configured in Triple Channel mode.  These are a much lower latency option than the mainstream Crucial DDR3 memory and come with enhanced heatsinks to assist in cooling.  They are highly compatible with both AMD and Intel systems but as this is the largest kit, care should be taken to make sure your motherboard will support 12GB of DDR3 RAM and also 4GB per memory slot.

Manufacturer : Crucial

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..

Specifications

Format	DDR3
Speed	PC3-10600
Bus Clock	1333MHz
Memory Timings	CL 7 (7-7-7-24)
Form Factor	240 pin
Error Correction	None (Non ECC Unbuffered)
Voltage	1.5V
Series	Ballistix Tactical
Memory Configuration	Triple Channel
Heat Spreader	Yes, Ballistix Tactical Enhanced Heatspreader
Heat Fan	None

Part Numbers in this Range

BLT2G3D1337DT1TX0	2GB Single Stick
BLT4G3D1337DT1TX0	4GB Single Stick
BLT2KIT2G3D1337DT1TX0	4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) Dual Channel
BLT3KIT2G3D1337DT1TX0	6GB Kit (3 x 2GB) Triple Channel
BLT2KIT4G3D1337DT1TX0	8GB Kit (2 x 4GB) Dual Channel
BLT3KIT4G3D1337DT1TX0	12GB Kit (3 x 4GB) Triple Channel

For Use In

Desktop/Tower PC	Yes, designed to work on all AMD and Intel platforms
Laptop	No
Server	Some server motherboards will support this memory although ECC is preferred

Why Should I Upgrade My Memory?

For Speed and Performance	Faster load times for your Operating System and software Eliminates memory bottlenecks that slow your processes down Allows your system to operate at peak performance Increases the number of Apps you can run at the same time
To Save Money	Memory upgrades are far cheaper than a new system Self install to save even more Pound for pound, a memory upgrade offers the biggest performance increase With decreased load times and increased productivity, you will also save hours of time

Reasons To Buy From Electrobyt

Quality	We use the latest Anti-static precautions to protect your purchase We provide ONLY the brands and part numbers shown, no substitutes or alternatives All items are shipped in boxes, not flimsy mailers or envelopes Professional Pre and Post Sales Support via email
Greener	We are specialists in recycled/refurbished equipment Over 70% of our stock is 2nd User, helping you to save money and the environment
Our Promise	We know how hard it can be to find the right parts for your PC or Laptop, especially with older stock, so we offer a no-quibble Return's Policy that allows you to send back your purchase for a full refund for any reason for up to 30 days from when it was purchased.

Benchmarks

Cosmetics	85/100
Boot Time	88/100
Multi Tasking	89/100
Gaming	90/100
Saturation	89/100
Final Score	88.2/100

Our Review

If you are worried about compatability then Crucial memory is definately worth a look, to help make sure they offer a tool on their website that can scan your PC and tell you which memory it will run. Very useful if you are looking to upgrade your existing machine. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a 12GB Triple Channel Kit and spent more than a day trying to get a motherboard for our trusty Phenom II that had 3 memory channels. We finally got one and promptly ignored the test software for a game of MW3. All we can really say is WOW! and WOW! some more. We had previously looked at a Dominator Dual Channel Kit but this Crucial set was an improvement of those. We can't rate these highly enough, and some might say it was Dual against Triple Channel, 8GB against 12GB but we are not so sure.

Other Reviews

Craig S	I cannot agree with the electrobyt review here, from experience I think the Dominators are better, but these Crucial Ballistix are extremely good. I don't think they look as good as the Corsair but I wouldn't say no to either.
Carl Clarke	I have the 2 x 4GB Kit myself on an Intel i5 setup and can say they are astounding, as with all memory I have had from Crucial, plug in, boot, working fine.