As you can see common knowledge is not always correct. While it is true that when Ryzen was launched it did have some issues with high performance, high capacity RAM that really is no longer the case. You still have to do a bit more research than if it was an Intel based system but the chances of running into a hard wall before reaching your RAM’s specifications are a lot less likely… or at least is not as likely if you make sure the kit you are looking at is Samsung B-die based that is.
As you can see this little bit of research can indeed pay off and pay off it did. The Ballistix Elite series really does live up to its name as this is the kit you want if you don’t want to make any compromises. Being able to hit DDR4-3466 with one T command rate at factory timings is as simple as entering your Ryzen based motherboard’s BIOS and plugging in the numbers.
This however is only the start of your adventure. If you happen to have a rather good Ryzen CPU with an above average IMC you may indeed be able to hit DDR4-3200 speeds at 1 T instead of 2T. If you are also willing to push the voltage a little higher you can even hit DDR4-3466 speeds at 1T. The very fact you can do all that comes down to the fact that Ballistix really does pay careful attention to what components they use on the Elite line. Not any RAM module will do, and only the best of the best of the best get to be used on their Elite series.
The very fact that they can do this and still be a couple dollars cheaper than the competition is not only impressive, it underscores that the fact that even the Elite series prioritizes value. Albeit relative value as the Tactical series are still one heck of a good deal for those who really don’t need to push the performance envelope.
To us this combination of ease of use, performance, and yes even value, means that with the Ballistix Elite series you really can have it all. You can have the capacity you crave. The performance you desire, and even get both without breaking the bank. Color us impressed to say the least.
