Introduction
Micron Technology, Inc. is an American company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, founded on October 5th 1978.
The Micron products are marketed and sold under then Crucial and Ballistix brands, these products include: SDRAM type memory, DDR/2/3/4 RAM and NAND & Flash type storage chips.
In 2009, Micron was the first company to announce an SSD equipped with a SATA interface capable of 6 Gbit/s speeds. At the present time, Micron is involved in the manufacture and sale of memory chips for countless brands and product types.
Official product link:
https://www.crucial.com/memory/ddr4/blm2k16g44c19u4bl
Packaging and accessories
The Ballistix MAX RGB kit is packaged in a hard-flip book cardboard box. The front side features a plastic window which allows for easy view of the RAM kit inside. The general model of the RAM kit and the brand name are printed on the lower side. In addition, the technical information of the kit is placed on a label at the top of the box.
The back of the box has a general description of the Ballistix MAX series. This description is printed in 10 different languages. On the lower side, the model number of the RAM kit is present on a small label alongside the product bar code.
The RAM modules are protected first by the hard-cardboard box on all sides. The second layer of protection is offered by the plastic made clamshell case, which holds both RAM modules.
Specifications
Series: Ballistix MAX RGB
Model: BLM2K16G44C19U4BL
Capacity: 32GB Kit (2 x 16GB)
Color: Black
Memory Type: DDR4
Memory Speed: 4400MHz
DRAM Memory Timings: 19-19-19-43
Form Factor: UDIMM
Voltage: 1.4V
Memory Configuration: Dual Channel Kit
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Warranty: Limited Lifetime
Features:
– Low-profile form factor
– Faster speeds and responsiveness than standard Crucial DDR4 memory
– Ideal for gamers and performance enthusiasts
– Four channel memory architecture maximizes data rates
– Anodized aluminum heat spreader
– Intel® XMP 2.0 profiles for easy configuration
– Optimized for both AMD and Intel platforms
– Limited lifetime warranty
Apparently it’s more difficult to reach high clocks with Micron ICs when using Intel-based systems.
Indeed, and also, it is heavily reliant on the memory controller on the CPU and also, on the Bios of the motherboard.