When Crucial discontinued its Ballistix gaming brand, it was uncertain if the company would release higher-end products in the future, although it never explicitly stated that it wouldn't. In May of this year, Crucial introduced its Pro series of memory, which did not meet the expectations of readers here who are accustomed to a different level of RAM. This was mainly because Crucial adhered to JEDEC specifications, despite launching some DDR5 5600 MHz modules.
Now, approximately six months later, it seems that Crucial is preparing to offer higher performance modules with its new DDR5 6000 MHz modules. However, upon launch, they will only be available in a kit consisting of two 24 GB modules. While Crucial claims to follow JEDEC specifications, the 48-48-48 timings seem to be slightly tighter than the original JEDEC spec, or JEDEC may have updated the specs since their announcement. Although these modules may not appear to be high-end or professional, there is one standout feature that sets them apart from the competition: they operate at 6000 MHz using only 1.1 Volt, whereas most 6000 MHz DIMMs currently on the market require a higher 1.35 Volt. This suggests that there may be potential for tweaking these modules, but we will have to wait for reviews to confirm. Crucial is pricing the 48 GB kit at US$166.99, which puts them at a disadvantage compared to competitors who offer similar kits for as low as $115 or possibly even less.
