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   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 12:42p

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$25 rebate: Rebate
Module Size: 2GB kit (1GBx2)
Package: Ballistix 240-pin DIMM
Feature: DDR2 PC2-8500
5-5-5-15
Unbuffered


   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 12:42p

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alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 1:24p

Funny thing is, it was $24.99 after rebate AND free shipping a few days ago. So this actually makes it more expensive.


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 7:35p

This is some of the worst memory available out there. It used to be high quality stuff, but since the first of the year, it's been terrible. If in doubt, read the last six months of reviews on Newegg.

I just initiated my third RMA on this product yesterday. It's either DOA or develops massive errors with a few weeks or months at best.

Crucial has discontinued production of this memory due to the high failure rate. Crucial is replacing mine with their new version:

BL12864AA106A

I should have it next week and will report back whether it's any better.


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   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 7:52p

Wreptyle said:Funny thing is, it was $24.99 after rebate AND free shipping a few days ago. So this actually makes it more expensive.

in-store pickup makes it a good deal actually, I'm gonna try one and see how these guys are. I was looking for the pc6400 version for around $20, i can always underclock these if needed.


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   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 7:55p

Axelerate said:Wreptyle said:Funny thing is, it was $24.99 after rebate AND free shipping a few days ago. So this actually makes it more expensive.in-store pickup makes it a good deal actuallyEh, "average" IMHO. It's not a hot price by any means.


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 7:56p

it's the hottest price I've seen for these sticks.


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 8:22p

It's not hot when it spends more time as an RMA than in your computer.


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   posted: Jul. 16, 2008 @ 9:56p

RonR said:Crucial has discontinued production of this memory due to the high failure rate. Crucial is replacing mine with their new version:

BL12864AA106A

I should have it next week and will report back whether it's any better.
Please do. Let's hope that they finally reinstate the highly acclaimed D9GMH line.


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 9:41a

Back to $24.99 and free shipping...this makes for a better deal.


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 1:06p

it's 19.99 with free shipping now!! I am in!!


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 1:31p

There are no reviews of these at Newegg, from what I can find. Only a bunch for the ddr2 800


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 2:52p

I had some Ballistix memory go bad on me after a week. At first Frys tried to slip me an opened package of this memory which someone had obviously returned. They lied to me and said they "test all memory first", but I had them give me a sealed package. And that turned bad asfter a week.

I will never buy ANY "Ballistix" memory again after this - I don't care what they do.


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   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 2:59p

adoh2 said:There are no reviews of these at Newegg, from what I can find. Only a bunch for the ddr2 800

How 'bout these 338 reviews:

Reviews

Trust me, you do NOT want Crucial's AA1065 part unless you enjoy having it repeatedly die after only days or weeks (assuming it's not DOA to begin with).

Crucial has stopped distributing these parts and is replacing it with AA106A parts. The great prices on AA1065 parts lately is clearly an effort to purge them from the supply line.


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   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 5:49p

BL2KIT12864AA106A

according to newegg, the new part is using 2.0V only. It must a new version of chipset, but there is no review yet


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 17, 2008 @ 7:29p

dandan56 said:BL2KIT12864AA106A

according to newegg, the new part is using 2.0V only. It must a new version of chipset, but there is no review yetIt was added to the Newegg product line in just the past hour or two.

Anyone who has used the BL2KIT12864AA1065 part knows they are painful to touch after only a few minutes of having power applied. I'm hopeful the new BL2KIT12864AA106A part will run considerably cooler and not self-destruct like its predecessor.

I should have the new modules on Monday and hope to have a report soon thereafter.


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 21, 2008 @ 10:56p

I got the BL2KIT12864AA106A memory today to replace the repeatedly failing BL2KIT12864AA1065 memory I've been wrestling with since last December. Both sticks worked and even run reliably at 1101 Mhz. They're not significantly cooler than the previous parts even though they're 2.0v instead of 2.2v. Time will tell...


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 22, 2008 @ 12:58a

How does this compare to Ballistix Tracer? Thanks!


alert mods    
   posted: Jul. 22, 2008 @ 1:09a

I would implore you to NOT buy this ram, it's complete crap. Had nothing but problems with it since I bought it, and there are dozens and dozens of people with the same complaint. This used to be a great deal, fast ram low price but maybe 3-4 months ago something changed it is not worth your money or your time now. Go with Gskill or patriot now.


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   posted: Jul. 22, 2008 @ 1:25a

KonKet said:How does this compare to Ballistix Tracer?The only thing different between Ballistix and Ballistix Tracer is the presence of LED's across the top of the modules. The new modules also comes in a Tracer version: BL12864AL106A


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