No, it doesn't fit the usual OC profile.
No, it doesn't fit the usual OC profile.
Hi everyone. With the example you shared—having a motherboard supporting up to 4133MHz (OC), a DDR4 kit at 3000MHz, and a Ryzen 5 3600 at 3200MHz—setting RAM via XMP, it runs smoothly at 3000MHz with 1.35V—does that mean it’s considered OC? I was under the impression OC refers to exceeding the system’s supported limits. Thanks for clarifying!
Technically it's viewed as overclocking due to XMP support. The RAM package you possess is likely 3000MHz CL15 or 3000MHz CL16, offering tighter clock speeds than JEDEC standards (around 3000MHz CL20). Adjusting settings falls under OC classification. It's only a minor OC since it stays within the hardware's rated limits, but it remains technically an overclock.