Specifications
The Ballistix Tracer RGB memory is available as single modules, dual channel, and quad channel kits. Since the same product number should be based on the same memory IC then at least in case of Ballistix, can use single modules to create dual or quad channel kit. We’ve tested two 32GB kits on the ASRock X299 motherboard and there were no issues with stability even at high overclocking. These results will be presented a bit later and now let’s take a look at the general specification of the Ballistix Tactical Tracer.
Tested memory kits are based on 8GB, single rank modules rated at DDR4-2666 and voltage of 1.2V.
Below you can see what about the memory kit has to say the MOD software.
Also, screenshot from Thaiphoon Burner which is showing some more details about used memory IC.
As we can see, memory kit uses Micron IC designed to work at DDR4-2666. Regardless if our motherboard supports XMP or not, this memory should work at rated DDR4-2666.
Since memory is usually easier to set on Intel platforms then we will focus more on the AMD Threadripper which is not only harder to stabilize but also works in quad channel mode.
As we can see in the below screenshot from AIDA64 Stability Test, our memory kit works without issues in quad channel mode at rated speed.
Here are also additional screenshots from the MOD software. Since the Ballistix Tracer has thermal sensors then we can check the temperature of the memory modules.
The first screenshot shows quad channel mode on the ASRock X399M Taichi. The memory has more space and temperature is lower.
On the ASRock X299 Professional i9 XE, we’ve used eight memory modules so all is quite tight and next to some modules are large heatsinks which are additionally heating up the memory. It’s the main reason why temperature is higher on this setup.
The MOD has also one really important functionality. We are able to control RGB LEDs which are installed on the memory modules.
At the first look, it’s not much different than any other LED control software. When we start to play with various settings then we find out it’s much better than anything we’ve seen so far. We are able not only to set one of the various modes like shift, gradient shift, fill, stack, double stack, breathing, motion point, inside out, color step, water wave or flashing, but we can also set a different mode manually to each of eight LED zones. We can literally play with these options for hours. Some effects can be seen in this review and many more you can try by yourself.
If it wasn’t enough, Ballistix gives a chance to change the light bar with your own 3D printed design. Some more info can be found under this link – click.
