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Red anodized aluminum heat spreader on low-profile DDR4 module

Crucial

Crucial Ballistix 8GB DDR4 3000MHz CL15 1.35V Red

SKU CH-2XG8-2PGXM

An 8 GB DDR4 module running at 3000 MHz with CL15 timing, 1.35 V operation, a red anodised aluminium heat spreader and XMP 2.0 support

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR4 3000 (PC4 24000)
  • CAS latencyCL15
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Red anodized aluminum heat spreader keeps modules cool
  • 16 RGB LEDs in 8 zones let you customize lighting
  • XMP 2.0 profiles enable one-click overclocking
  • Low 1.35 V voltage reduces power draw
  • 3000 MHz DDR4 speed with CL15 latency boosts responsiveness

Single 8GB DDR4 module for compact builds

This Crucial Ballistix stick delivers 8GB of DDR4 memory at 3000MHz with CL15 timings. It targets builders who want a single red module for a small-form-factor desktop or a secondary upgrade slot. The low-profile heat spreader fits tight clearances where taller kits would not.

288-pin DIMM with XMP 2.0 and 1.35V operation

The module plugs into a standard DDR4 slot and draws 1.35V, reducing power draw compared to higher-voltage kits. XMP 2.0 support lets the BIOS apply the rated 3000MHz profile without manual tuning. No extra cables or controllers are required for the memory itself.

Anodized aluminium spreader sustains rated speed

Sixteen RGB LEDs across eight zones add lighting while the aluminium spreader moves heat away from the DRAM during extended sessions. The combination keeps the module at its advertised 3000MHz CL15 setting through prolonged workloads rather than throttling after a short burst.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Desktop RAM, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $47.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 3,647 comparable items (median $90.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 3,251 comparable items (median 16 GB).
Price per GB $6.00 per GB
Cheaper than about 59% of the 3,251 comparable items (median $6.75 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Model nameBL8G30C15U4R
Total capacity8 GB
Performance
Rated speedDDR4 3000 (PC4 24000)
Memory
CAS latencyCL15
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V

Questions about this item

Will this single 8 GB module run at 3000 MHz on my motherboard without manual BIOS changes?

The module includes an XMP 2.0 profile rated for 3000 MHz CL15 at 1.35 V; enable XMP in the BIOS to activate those timings automatically.

Does the red anodized heat spreader add enough height to interfere with larger CPU air coolers?

The low-profile design keeps the module close to the PCB, so it clears most tower coolers, but verify your cooler’s RAM clearance spec before ordering.

Can I add a second identical stick later to run dual-channel without buying a matched kit?

Yes, purchasing another BL8G30C15U4R with the same speed, voltage and latency will allow dual-channel operation when installed in the correct motherboard slots.

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