Using overclockingxmp causes my system to perform poorly, but I don’t want to lock into a 2133MHz setting.
Using overclockingxmp causes my system to perform poorly, but I don’t want to lock into a 2133MHz setting.
I've included the two logs, one with and one without XMP. You can download them as requested.
Certain motherboards can raise voltages for the CPU when XMP is active, which helps with stability. However, this can affect thermal performance—typically only a slight increase, but if your cooling system is marginal, it might cause throttling. How does your cooling setup look? What cooler and case are you using, and what temperatures are the CPU running at?
I’m fine with the cooling system despite the warm weather. My setup is an Antec X230, and I used a Noctua NH-U12S cooler. After replacing the thermal paste and cleaning the case this morning, my idle CPU runs between 35-40°C. In Doom Eternal without XMP settings it’s around 60°C, and with XMP it drops to about 50°C.