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Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
Test your hardware against popular games.
Smart Wizard
Get a complete build plan based on budget and goals.
Build Comparison
Compare complete builds side by side.
Part Comparison
Check specs, price, and value across parts.
Bottleneck Calculator
Measure CPU and GPU balance before you buy.
Power Calculator
Estimate wattage and PSU headroom.
Will It Run?
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Crucial
| Merchant | Base | Promo | Shipping | Availability | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newegg | $193.36 | – | – | In Stock | $193.36 | Buy |
About This Product
This Crucial Ballistix Elite 8 GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1866 CL9 memory kit offers solid performance for older systems. With a theoretical bandwidth of 14.9 GB/s and a first word latency of 9.65 ns, it provides a good balance of speed and responsiveness for general computing and light gaming on platforms supporting DDR3. At $154.99, it is significantly overpriced compared to current DDR4 memory and even other DDR3 options, making it a poor value unless specific compatibility is required.
Verdict
“Only consider if absolutely necessary for a legacy DDR3 system and no cheaper alternatives exist.”
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