The fast, easy way to improve your desktop’s performance There’s an easy cure for a slow computer: more memory. Designed to help your system run faster & smoother, Crucial Desktop Memory is one of the easiest & most affordable ways to improve your system’s performance. Load programs faster. Increase responsiveness. Run data-intensive applications with ease, & increase your desktop’s multitasking capabilities. Make everything on your computer faster Memory is a component in your computer that allows for short-term data access. Since your system’s moment-to-moment operations rely on short-term data access – loading applications, browsing the Web or editing a spreadsheet – the speed & amount of memory in your system plays a critical role. Load apps in seconds by increasing the speed of your memory & installing more of it. Multitask with ease If you’re like us, you use your computer to do a lot of things at once. You might be editing a document, while also looking at pictures & browsing the Internet. This naturally leads to a performance problem: every app you’re running requires memory & competes for a limited pool of resources. Overcome this by installing high-density modules in each memory slot for seamless multitasking. Install with ease – no computer skills required With just a screwdriver, your owner’s manual, & a few minutes of time, you can install memory – no computer skills necessary. Just watch one of our three-minute install videos, & we’ll walk you step-by-step through the process. Don’t pay a computer shop to do something you can do in minutes! Maximise the value of your system At a fraction of the cost of a new system, a memory upgrade is one of the most affordable ways to increase performance. Get more out of your desktop by giving it the resources it needs to perform. Micron quality – a higher level of reliability As a brand of Micron, one of the largest memory manufacturers in the world, Crucial Desktop Memory is the standard for reliable performance. From the original SDRAM technology all the way to DDR4, we’ve engineered the memory technologies that have powered the world’s computers for 40 years & counting. Don’t settle for anything less. ...

The fast, easy way to improve your desktop’s performance There’s an easy cure for a slow computer: more memory. Designed to help your system run faster & smoother, Crucial Desktop Memory is one of the easiest & most affordable ways to improve your system’s performance. Load programs faster. Increase responsiveness. Run data-intensive applications with ease, & increase your desktop’s multitasking capabilities. Make everything on your computer faster Memory is a component in your computer that allows for short-term data access. Since your system’s moment-to-moment operations rely on short-term data access – loading applications, browsing the Web or editing a spreadsheet – the speed & amount of memory in your system plays a critical role. Load apps in seconds by increasing the speed of your memory & installing more of it. Multitask with ease If you’re like us, you use your computer to do a lot of things at once. You might be editing a document, while also looking at pictures & browsing the Internet. This naturally leads to a performance problem: every app you’re running requires memory & competes for a limited pool of resources. Overcome this by installing high-density modules in each memory slot for seamless multitasking. Install with ease – no computer skills required With just a screwdriver, your owner’s manual, & a few minutes of time, you can install memory – no computer skills necessary. Just watch one of our three-minute install videos, & we’ll walk you step-by-step through the process. Don’t pay a computer shop to do something you can do in minutes! Maximise the value of your system At a fraction of the cost of a new system, a memory upgrade is one of the most affordable ways to increase performance. Get more out of your desktop by giving it the resources it needs to perform. Micron quality – a higher level of reliability As a brand of Micron, one of the largest memory manufacturers in the world, Crucial Desktop Memory is the standard for reliable performance. From the original SDRAM technology all the way to DDR4, we’ve engineered the memory technologies that have powered the world’s computers for 40 years & counting. Don’t settle for anything less. ...

240-pin DIMM Approx. 5.25 in. by 1.18 in. (133.35 mm by 30 mm) A dual inline memory module (DIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). The gold pins on the bottom of the DIMM provide a connection between the module & a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front & back of a DIMM are not connected to each other. 240-pin DIMMs are used to provide DDR2 SDRAM memory for desktop computers. DDR2 is a leading-edge generation of memory with an enhanced architecture that allows it to transmit data very fast. Each 240-pin DIMM provides a 64-bit data path (72-bit for ECC or registered or Fully Buffered modules). (The Ballistix & Ballistix Tracer high-performance memory do not come in 72-bit or registered modules. Standard DDR2 240-pin DIMMs are available in DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM, & PC2-6400 SDRAM To use DDR2 memory, your system motherboard must have 240-pin DIMM slots & a DDR2-enabled chipset. A DDR2 SDRAM DIMM will not fit into a standard SDRAM DIMM socket or a DDR DIMM socket. The number of black components on a 240-pin DIMM can vary, but it always has 120 pins on the front & 120 pins on the back, for a total of 240. 240-pin DIMMs are Approx. 5.25 inches long & 1.18 inches high, though the heights can vary. While 240-pin DDR2 DIMMs, 184-pin DDR DIMMs, & 168-pin DIMMs are Approx. the same size, 240-pin DIMMs & 184-pin DIMMs have only one notch within the row of pins. The notch in a 240-pin DDR2 DIMM is closer toward the center of the module. ...

What’s an M.2 SSD & why does it matter? As systems & devices become increasingly space constrained, demand is increasing for smaller SSDs. Enter the M.2 form factor that’s designed for ultrabooks & tablets. Unlike m SATA, M.2 allows NAND components to be fitted to either side of the PCB, enabling significantly larger capacities in a smaller form factor. The M.2 standard also moves beyond the space & design limitations of the m SATA single lane I/O interface, while offering support for both SATA & PCIe configurations. Micron Quality Crucial is a brand of Micron & our SSDs are designed & developed in-house by one of the largest NAND manufacturers in the world. This means four things: hundreds of SSD qualification tests, over a thousand hours of prerelease validation testing, 1.5 billion dollars invested in R&D, & more than 30 years of industry expertise. Adaptive Thermal Protection Greater thermal management enables the Crucial M500 to work with the host computer to dynamically adjust power consumption based on usage demands, which helps address the cooling challenges of ultra-small, thermally constrained systems. Hardware Data Encryption The Crucial M500 SSD offers top-level hardware-based encryption, enabling enhanced data security. Our AES 256-bit hardware encryption engine & TCG Opal 2.0 compliant firmware allow the drive to operate at full speed without the performance loss that’s typically found in drives that use software-based encryption technology ...

Boot up almost instantly. Load programs in seconds. & accelerate demanding applications with ease. It all starts with ditching your hard drive. Engineered to outperform a hard drive & deliver cost-effective performance, the Crucial BX100 leverages advanced flash memory technology & moves your computer beyond the outdated storage limitations of spinning discs. By transmitting data in a digital manner rather than having to seek it out on a spinning platter, the Crucial BX100 is over 15x faster, 2x more reliable, & 2x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive. * Performance level based on comparative benchmark scores of the Crucial BX100 SSD & the Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX internal hard drive. Actual performance level may vary based on benchmark used & individual system configuration. Test setup: 1TB Crucial BX100 SSD & 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue internal hard drive, both tested on an Intel DZ87RL motherboard, Intel i 7-4770K 3.50 G Hz processor, BIOS Rev. 0327, & Windows 8 Pro 64-bit operating system using PCMark Vantage HDD test suite. Benchmark testing conducted December 2014. Reliability comparison based on published MTBF ratings of the 1TB Crucial BX100 SSD (1.5 million hours) & the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue (0.6 million hours). Active average power use comparison based on published specs of the 500GB Crucial BX100 SSD & the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue internal hard drive. Sequential reads/writes up to 535 / 450 MB/s on all file types Random reads/writes up to 90k / 87k IOPS on all file types Over 15x faster than a typical hard drive* Over 2x more reliable than a typical hard drive** Over 2x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive*** More durable than a hard drive Available in 2.5-inch form factor in capacities up to 1TB 3 year limited warranty * Performance level based on comparative benchmark scores of the Crucial BX100 SSD & the Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX internal hard drive. Actual performance level may vary based on benchmark used & individual system configuration. Test setup: 1TB Crucial BX100 SSD & 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue internal hard drive, both tested on an Intel DZ87RL motherboard, Intel i 7-4770K 3.50 G Hz processor, BIOS Rev. 0327, & Windows 8 Pro 64-bit operating system using PCMark Vantage HDD test suite. Benchmark testing conducted December 2014. Reliability comparison based on published MTBF ratings of the 1TB Crucial BX100 SSD (1.5 million hours) & the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue (0.6 million hours). Active average power use comparison based on published specs of the 500GB Crucial BX100 SSD & the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue internal hard drive. Specifications Part Number CT250BX100SSD1 Capacity 250GB Sequential Read 535 MB/s Sequential Write 370 MB/s 4KB Random Read 87, 000 IOPS 4KB Random Write 70, 000 IOPS Type 2.5 inch Height 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Memory Type Micron 16nm MLC NAND Controller Silicon Motion SM2246EN with Crucial Custom Firmware Interface SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) MTTF 1.5 million hours Endurance Total Bytes Written (TBW): 72TBW, equal to 40GB per day for 5 years Operating Temperature 0°C to 70°C Advanced Features Thermal Monitoring, Data Path Protection, Active Garbage Collection, Trim Support, Self Monitoring and Reporting Technology (SMART), Error Correction Code (ECC) Compliance CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, Ro HS, China Ro HS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO ...

Performance memory for the rest of us. Designed for entry-level & mainstream users Integrated heat spreaders Limited lifetime warranty Proven stability & reliability Crucial: a trusted name in memory Performance memory for everyone Serious gamers are serious about our award-winning Ballistix & Ballistix Tracer products. At Crucial, we engineer these products to deliver the fastest, most reliable memory for gaming & performance enthusiasts. But why should the most hardcore gamers have all of the fun? If you‘re new to performance memory & like what Ballistix has to offer, the Crucial Ballistix Sport Series is a great place to start. This line was created for mainstream users & general enthusiasts. They feature heat spreaders for thermal performance -- along with standard timings & voltages, making this reliable, quality module ideal for maximum stability & compatibility. Easy installation Unlike traditional Ballistix products, those industry -standard specifications require no special or tricky BIOS configuration. That means this product installs easily, so you can get up & running quickly. &, it’s priced affordably—so you can have your fun & stay on budget. Available in both DDR2, DDR3, & DDR4 in the most common & popular speeds & densities, you’ll be sure to find a product that suits your needs. & because it supports today’s latest AMD & Intel platforms (including Sandy Bridge), Ballistix Sports Series memory works upon installation. Guaranteed Compatible Crucial Ballistix Sports Series memory is backed by our outstanding service & support, enjoys a limited lifetime warranty, & is guaranteed compatible. ...

240-pin DIMM Approx. 5.25 in. by 1.18 in. (133.35 mm by 30 mm) A dual inline memory module (DIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). The gold pins on the bottom of the DIMM provide a connection between the module & a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front & back of a DIMM are not connected to each other. 240-pin DIMMs are used to provide DDR2 SDRAM memory for desktop computers. DDR2 is a leading-edge generation of memory with an enhanced architecture that allows it to transmit data very fast. Each 240-pin DIMM provides a 64-bit data path (72-bit for ECC or registered or Fully Buffered modules). (The Ballistix & Ballistix Tracer high-performance memory do not come in 72-bit or registered modules. Standard DDR2 240-pin DIMMs are available in DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM, & PC2-6400 SDRAM To use DDR2 memory, your system motherboard must have 240-pin DIMM slots & a DDR2-enabled chipset. A DDR2 SDRAM DIMM will not fit into a standard SDRAM DIMM socket or a DDR DIMM socket. The number of black components on a 240-pin DIMM can vary, but it always has 120 pins on the front & 120 pins on the back, for a total of 240. 240-pin DIMMs are Approx. 5.25 inches long & 1.18 inches high, though the heights can vary. While 240-pin DDR2 DIMMs, 184-pin DDR DIMMs, & 168-pin DIMMs are Approx. the same size, 240-pin DIMMs & 184-pin DIMMs have only one notch within the row of pins. The notch in a 240-pin DDR2 DIMM is closer toward the center of the module. ...

200-pin SODIMM DDR 200-pin SODIMM: Approx. 2.625 in. by 1.25 in. (66.7 mm by 31.75 mm) DDR2 200-pin SODIMM: Approx. 2.625 in. by 1.18 in. (66.7 mm by 30 mm) A small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). SODIMMs get their name because they are smaller & thinner than regular DIMMs. The gold pins on the bottom of the SODIMM provide a connection between the module & a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front & back of a SODIMM are not connected. 200-pin SODIMMs are used to provide DDR & DDR2 SDRAM memory for notebook computers. 200-pin SODIMMs are available in PC2700 DDR SDRAM, PC3200 DDR SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-6400 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM & DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM. To use DDR or DDR2 memory, your system motherboard must have 200-pin SODIMM slots & a DDR- or DDR2-enabled chipset. A DDR or DDR2 SODIMM will not fit into a standard SDRAM SODIMM socket. (Information about which memory technology your system uses is included in the Crucial Memory Advisor tool.) The number of black components on a 200-pin SODIMM can vary, but it always has 100 pins on the front & 100 pins on the back, for a total of 200. 200-pin SODIMMs are Approx. 2.625 inches long & 1.25 inches high, though the heights can vary. Like 144-pin SODIMMs, 200-pin SODIMMs have one small notch within the row of pins; however, the notch on the 200-pin SODIMMs is closer to the left side of the module. ...

200-pin SODIMM DDR 200-pin SODIMM: Approx. 2.625 in. by 1.25 in. (66.7 mm by 31.75 mm) DDR2 200-pin SODIMM: Approx. 2.625 in. by 1.18 in. (66.7 mm by 30 mm) A small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). SODIMMs get their name because they are smaller & thinner than regular DIMMs. The gold pins on the bottom of the SODIMM provide a connection between the module & a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front & back of a SODIMM are not connected. 200-pin SODIMMs are used to provide DDR & DDR2 SDRAM memory for notebook computers. 200-pin SODIMMs are available in PC2700 DDR SDRAM, PC3200 DDR SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-6400 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-5300 SDRAM, DDR2 PC2-4200 SDRAM & DDR2 PC2-3200 SDRAM. To use DDR or DDR2 memory, your system motherboard must have 200-pin SODIMM slots & a DDR- or DDR2-enabled chipset. A DDR or DDR2 SODIMM will not fit into a standard SDRAM SODIMM socket. (Information about which memory technology your system uses is included in the Crucial Memory Advisor tool.) The number of black components on a 200-pin SODIMM can vary, but it always has 100 pins on the front & 100 pins on the back, for a total of 200. 200-pin SODIMMs are Approx. 2.625 inches long & 1.25 inches high, though the heights can vary. Like 144-pin SODIMMs, 200-pin SODIMMs have one small notch within the row of pins; however, the notch on the 200-pin SODIMMs is closer to the left side of the module. ...

A dual inline memory module (DIMM) consists of a number of memory components (usually black) that are attached to a printed circuit board (usually green). The gold pins on the bottom of the DIMM provide a connection between the module & a socket on a larger printed circuit board. The pins on the front & back of a DIMM are not connected to each other. Each 240-pin DIMM provides a 64-bit data path (72-bit for ECC or registered or Fully Buffered modules). (The Ballistix™ & Ballistix Tracer™ high-performance memory do not come in 72-bit or registered modules.) Standard DDR3 240-pin DIMMs are currently available in PC3-8500 (DDR3 1066 M Hz) & PC3-10600 (DDR3 1333 M Hz) speeds. Additional speeds will be added as the technology becomes available. To use DDR3 memory, your system motherboard must have 240-pin DIMM slots & a DDR3-enabled chipset. This is because a DDR3 SDRAM DIMM will not fit into a standard DDR2 DIMM socket or a DDR DIMM socket. The number of black components on a 240-pin DIMM can vary, but it always has 120 pins on the front & 120 pins on the back, for a total of 240. 240-pin DIMMs are Approx. 5.25 inches long & 1.18 inches high, though the heights can vary. While 240-pin DDR3 DIMMS, 240-pin DDR2 DIMMs, 184-pin DDR DIMMs, & 168-pin DIMMs are Approx. the same size, 240-pin DIMMs & 184-pin DIMMs have only one notch within the row of pins. ...