Crucial announced Crucial Ballistix Sport DDR4 memory and Crucial DDR4 desktop memory. Designed for high-performance the Ballistix Sport DDR4 modules deliver speeds of 2400 MT/s, Crucial DDR4 desktop memory speeds start at 2133 MT/s and are expected to increase as DDR4 technology matures.

Optimized for the latest Intel X99 platforms, the new modules have increased bandwidth over mainstream DDR3 memory and are up to 40 percent more energy efficient. In addition, select Ballistix Sport DDR4 modules are plug and play, featuring XMP 2.0 profiles for easy configuration as well as an integrated heat spreader and black PCB.

Crucial DDR4 desktop memory fuels next-generation processors to deliver faster speeds, increased bandwidth, and improved energy efficiency compared to DDR3 technology. Crucial DDR4 memory is more than 30 percent faster than previous generation technology and offers up to twice the bandwidth (17 GB/s).

"The wait for the next generation in computing is over," said Jeremy Mortenson, product marketing manager, Crucial. "Combined with Crucial DDR4 memory, platforms based on Intel's latest X99 chipset promise to deliver entirely new levels of computing power and immersive gaming experiences."

Available for purchase from Crucial.com and through select global partners, both Crucial DDR4 desktop and Ballistix Sport DDR4 modules are available in densities up to 8 GB and kits up to 32 GB. All Crucial memory is backed by a limited lifetime warranty.