The Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP kit is very nearly THE perfect option for those looking to build a new Intel-based HTPC or any other Intel-based system right now. Its lower-than-average latency, low voltage requirements, and tiny size make it fit perfectly into nearly every systems except for two, since these sticks do not overclock well and the green PCB may not be to your liking in a color-matched PC build.

Honestly, that green PCB on these sticks is the biggest problem since it is so easily dealt with, even if it costs the end user a few more dollars. Be that as it may, I cannot find much else wrong with this kit given it is primarily rated for low-voltage use, which eliminates any qualms those looking to overclock might have. For everyone else, simply plugging in the sticks and booting your system is all you have to do, and that simplicity in their set-up cannot be ignored.

Then, there are AMD users. Sure, this kit will work fine in AMD systems, but current AMD systems, APU-based or not, support 1866 MHz or higher in nearly every instance, making this kit a bit slow for the normal AMD user. That is not really what this kit was designed for anyway, so while it bugs me a little, which its final score does reflect a bit, do not let that dissuade you from putting these sticks to use if you want the low voltage operation and small size, since there are few sticks out there that can truly compare to those specific capabilities. The performance offered did not really leave a lasting impression on me, but given the intended use and truly minor differences I noted over even the fastest kits I have on-hand, it is not unexpected. You really should not expect the Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP sticks to take the top spot in any benchmark, but they did manage to come close from time to time. Need help getting your kit set up? Let me know!