Update motherboard BIOS settings and check memory frequency in MHz.
Update motherboard BIOS settings and check memory frequency in MHz.
Hey everyone, just created a new config and have a few questions. First, my CPU is recognized correctly, but there seems to be a discrepancy between the BIOS version listed (2017) and the actual Ryzen 3000 series update for 2021. Is it really necessary to upgrade? Second, my RAM shows 2133 MHz in the BIOS. I've heard about adjusting XMP settings to boost it to 3200 MHz. Are there any risks involved? Is this considered overclocking? My components: Ryzen 7 5800X, ASUS ROG Strix B-450 Gaming II, Corsair Vengeance (2x8GB DDR4 CL16-3200), and a GeForce GTX 1060 (planning to change soon). Thanks!
If the CPU is detected and running, it's probably fine. You might update if you want to make sure there are no issues, but the general rule of thumb is only update your BIOS if you have an issue. As for the RAM, enable XMP. There aren't any risks outside of maybe some instability, and that can always be fixed by just disabling XMP if you notice it. It is technically an overclock, but Ryzen 5000's max official memory speed is 3200MHz, so it also technically wouldn't be an overclock. It's not gonna be that you enable XMP and your entire system lights on fire unless one of your other components has a major defect.