Check your XMP settings to confirm if it is enabled.
Check your XMP settings to confirm if it is enabled.
This indicates your XMP settings are active, but the DRAM status still reflects 2133MHz.
It seems the system is running at 2133Mhz despite being labeled as normal. XMP may actually be pushing the memory beyond its rated speed. Check Task Manager under Performance to verify the actual performance metrics.
Start with a fresh perspective—BIOS settings can often complicate things. I’ve been assembling PCs and doing moderate overclocking for six years, yet I still struggle with Easy Mode. It’s meant to simplify, but it usually adds more confusion. You likely have a Gigabyte board; enable XMP/DOCP under the overclocking section (second from the left). Ensure Profile 1 is selected and XMP is active. A reboot is needed for the BIOS to recognize these new speeds. Use a dedicated tool like CPU-Z, which will show memory speeds as doubled rates. For Intel systems, the ASRock Timing Configurator works well, while AMD users may prefer ZenTimings. Task Manager can give rough readings, but it’s often unreliable—sometimes reporting much lower speeds than actual performance.