Crucial Ballistix RGB 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200 Desktop Gaming Memory Review

Memory by stefan @ 2020-05-29

The latest Crucial Ballistix kits do tick all the boxes for a mainstream memory kit, now that 32GB versions are beginning to become more affordable. The clever thin and low-profile head-spreader allows bigger CPU heatsinks to be installed, while the top light bar can be configured to match the rest of your setup, since it is compatible with RGB tools from known mainboard manufacturers.

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Packaging, A Closer Look

The latest revision of the Crucial Ballistix memory kits does feature a complete redesign, with anodized aluminum heatsinks in different colors, XMP 2.0 support and AMD compatibility as well. The user is free to choose between RGB and non-RGB enabled SKUs, while the RGB lighting is compatible with software from popular motherboard manufacturers.

 

The RAM kits do also feature a revised cardboard packaging, which looks more professional than before! On the frontal area, we will get to see the current kit specifications, but also a small; window, so the potential customer can check out the heatsink design without unsealing the box:

 

 

A short product description is available on the back in multiple languages, together with the product serial number and code name:

 

 

After removing the outside packaging layer, we will note that the modules are also protected inside a transparent plastic mold:

 

 

The kits are available with heat-spreaders in black, white or red, in order to match the rest of your computer setup. Here we have received a 32GB kit (2x16GB modules) in black color:

 

 

The low height of the cooling system does assure compatibility with larger heatsinks, while the overall design is quite minimalistic, without a lot of graphics drawn on both sides:

 

 

In the middle of the heatsink, we will find the Ballistix logo, along with the Crucial brand logo:

 

 

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