using XMP with 6700k question

Pages (2): 1 2 Next

Crazyglo
Member

10-23-2016, 07:11 AM

i intend to purchase additional ddr4 ram and utilize xmp. if i just open the bios and enable xmp, will that suffice? don’t have to deal with any cpu-related adjustments now do i? i assumed xmp was as easy as turning it on and restarting the system without further steps. help appreciated.

Crazyglo

10-23-2016, 07:11 AM #1

HiImPlasmic
Member

10-23-2016, 08:41 AM

You simply navigate to the RAM settings, sometimes it appears right away, and you can enable it. It usually activates automatically.

HiImPlasmic

10-23-2016, 08:41 AM #2

You simply navigate to the RAM settings, sometimes it appears right away, and you can enable it. It usually activates automatically.

Lucilu123
Junior Member

10-24-2016, 03:51 PM

You can choose XMP and enable it via BIOS; it's straightforward to activate. Ensure the memory you purchase is compatible with XMP.

Lucilu123

10-24-2016, 03:51 PM #3

You can choose XMP and enable it via BIOS; it's straightforward to activate. Ensure the memory you purchase is compatible with XMP.

TheJimmyIsHere
Member

10-24-2016, 04:38 PM

Check if any adjustments are necessary for the CPU settings or if they should remain as they are.

TheJimmyIsHere

10-24-2016, 04:38 PM #4

Check if any adjustments are necessary for the CPU settings or if they should remain as they are.

CrusaderBacon
Junior Member

10-28-2016, 12:02 PM

Your motherboard needs to handle XMP as well. Which one are you using?

CrusaderBacon

10-28-2016, 12:02 PM #5

Your motherboard needs to handle XMP as well. Which one are you using?

Bigvigge
Junior Member

10-28-2016, 01:36 PM

just enable it and let it run, no need to adjust any CPU settings.

Bigvigge

10-28-2016, 01:36 PM #6

just enable it and let it run, no need to adjust any CPU settings.

Tali2468
Member

10-28-2016, 02:47 PM

msi z170a gaming m5. everything i have to do is turn it on and just let it go, right? No need to adjust anything related to the CPU, correct?

Tali2468

10-28-2016, 02:47 PM #7

msi z170a gaming m5. everything i have to do is turn it on and just let it go, right? No need to adjust anything related to the CPU, correct?

Yuriwl
Junior Member

10-28-2016, 08:18 PM

It seems odd that the ring frequency reads 4.1 while the CPU shows a steady 4.2, especially since there appears to be no idle clock speed. This might indicate normal operation rather than excessive stress.

Yuriwl

10-28-2016, 08:18 PM #8

king_Rick_05
Member

180

10-28-2016, 08:57 PM

The ring frequency differs from the CPU core frequency.

king_Rick_05

10-28-2016, 08:57 PM #9

The ring frequency differs from the CPU core frequency.

Raqet
Member

222

11-09-2016, 05:07 AM

#10

Just to check, try turning on intel speedstep in the BIOS and see if it makes a difference.
As long as it's cooling properly, you should be fine.

Raqet

11-09-2016, 05:07 AM #10

Just to check, try turning on intel speedstep in the BIOS and see if it makes a difference.
As long as it's cooling properly, you should be fine.

Pages (2): 1 2 Next