Test Set Up
We used the Asus Rampage V Extreme Motherboard with its extreme range of memory settings as a test bed. We used the X.M.P. settings then manually set the overclock when testing. The Asus Rampage V Extreme Motherboard will adjust the timings and voltage when overclocking which is the path we took.
- Operating System – Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
- Processor: Intel i7-5820K
- Graphics: PNY XLR8 GeForce GTX 770
- Motherboard: Asus Rampage V Extreme Motherboard
- Memory: 16GB Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4 Memory 4x4Gb
- Drives: 2 x 128GB SSDs OS (SanDisk SSD SATA III 128GB)
- Cooler: be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 3
- PSU: Corsair HX1000i
Synthetic Tests
- PCMark 08
- AIDA64 Extreme
Real World Tests
- Battlefield 4
Test Results
First up we have the AIDA64 Extreme test results. We have combined stock and OC throughout. AIDA64 CPUID show 2400Mhz stock with timings of 16-16-16-39 first then the 2600Mhz overclock with timings of 15-17-17-36.
We switched off the CPU Turbo and just ran the i7-5820K at 3.3Ghz.
The modules show solid performance and in general, the overclock creeps ahead in averages.
Latency test, 2.1ns is possibly imperceptible, but it shows latency is impacted by the overclock. Less is always better.
Next, more AIDA64 Extreme, PCMark08 and gaming test results.
Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4 2400Mhz Memory Review
Package - 8
Performance - 9.5
Price - 9
Consumer Experience - 9.5
9
We have had this memory on the test bench for some time. We have had no issues with it, it passed all tests, we had no BSODs and memcheck had no issues. The packaging didn't completely impress us initially, but the more we handled it, the more we could see the concept. We loved the modules, the colour scheme, silver with a black PCB, and the subtle but clear etching and fins, gave an air of understated quality. They also didn't look out of place in our Asus Rampage V Extreme Motherboard, albeit a slight clash in colour scheme.