Is applying XMP on an Asus z370-e gaming device equivalent to overclocking?
Is applying XMP on an Asus z370-e gaming device equivalent to overclocking?
I'm currently assembling a build and focusing on those parts that seem important: MB, RAM, CPU, and cooler. The components I have are: MB Asus Rog Strix z370-e, which runs standard at 2666mhz; RAM G. Skill Ripjaws 2x16GB at 3200mhz with CL 16-18-18-38 and XMP 2.0 ready; CPU i7-8700k; cooler Cryorig H7 Quad Lumi. Of course, I want the RAM to operate at 3200Mhz, but my manual says it would be an overclock. I'm worried that even with XMP adjustments, this could increase temperatures in my setup (Thermaltake view 37 ARGB with a push-pull airflow). My concern is whether this will cause issues, affect thermal performance too much, and still give me a solid system. As a first-time builder, I understand there might be regrets, but swapping the H7 isn't an option right now. So, should I expect trouble getting the RAM to hit 3200Mhz without overheating significantly, and still have a decent build? Any advice would be really helpful.
XMP performs overclocking through a profile configured in the RAM. The DDR4 frequency starts at 2133MHz, so any higher is overclocked. The BIOS interprets this profile and adjusts all settings accordingly; entering these manually works just as well. It's the most secure method.
XMP performs overclocking through a profile configured in the RAM. The DDR4 frequency starts at 2133MHz, so any higher is overclocked. The BIOS interprets this profile and adjusts all settings accordingly; entering these manually works just as well. It's the most secure method.