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I am a bit confused on the whole XMP profiles thing. My BIOS currently has 2333MHz as the default selected...but my memory (in signature below) is 3000MHz. Should I enable the XMP profile?

 

I always hear that if you are going to OC you should leave it at default, but I don't really understand why...

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Memory overclocking is non-noticeable and quite useless and reduces life-span imo.

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Okay so just leave it at the 2333 then?

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Okay so just leave it at the 2333 then?

Yes. You wouldn't notice a difference unless you use specfic programs that can truly benefit from the higher ram speed.

 

 

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Memory overclocking is non-noticeable and quite useless and reduces life-span imo.

What are you talking about RAM has a lifetime warranty

 

Okay so just leave it at the 2333 then?

It doesn't matter either way, as BarneyInMatrix is right about it not doing much, honestly you should have got 2133Mhz ram to save a little cash if it was less money

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What are you talking about RAM has a lifetime warranty

 

It doesn't matter either way, as BarneyInMatrix is right about it not doing much, honestly you should have got 2133Mhz ram to save a little cash if it was less money

 

I didn't want 3000, but 2400 (I think) was sold out..

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I didn't want 3000, but 2400 (I think) was sold out..

Well that is unfortunate

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Not a big deal...there was a sale on the 3000 and it was 20 bucks more...

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