Date: 08/09/2020

Gaming DRAM offering fastest speed in the market

Semiconductor memory specialist Micron announced launch of Crucial Ballistix MAX 5100 Gaming DRAM, Offering the Fastest Speed Available on the Market.

Key Highlights as per Micron:
Crucial Ballistix MAX 5100 memory is the fastest available on the market1
New offering expands the award-winning Crucial Ballistix gaming memory product portfolio
Tuned Micron die sets the standard for extreme-performance memory
This high-performance memory was used to set overclocking world record on Aug. 18, 2020
Limited edition quantities are available globally while supplies last

Micron claims Crucial Ballistix is the only brand of gaming DRAM that incorporates custom tuning at the die level, resulting in world record-setting performance. These same gaming DRAM modules are said to be recently used by a competitive overclocker to hit a blistering 6,666MT/s, the fastest ever for DDR4 modules.

"We were the first to launch DDR4, the first to put LEDs on gaming DRAM, and now our latest Crucial Ballistix memory is giving gamers a sharper edge by enabling higher frame rates and better system performance,"? said Teresa Kelley, vice president and general manager of Micron's Consumer Products Group. "This latest memory speed is another testament to the team's focus and delivery of world-class, innovative high-performance gaming products."

Micron said a limited number of Crucial Ballistix MAX 5100 modules will be produced at launch and available in 16GB kits for purchase at crucial.com or through select global channel partners.