Doesn’t your PC have the performance you hoped for? It is perhaps because of an ill-adjusted parameter that bridles the speed of an essential component. Here’s how to modify it to release all the power of your computer.
You have just acquired a brand new computer, supposed to be a racing beast, but you find that its performance is not up to your expectations. In particular, you are disappointed with the results in resource -gourmet applications, such as image editing, video editing, 3D modeling or video games. Do not panic, there may be a simple solution to give your new bike a boost.
Before considering an appeal to the after-sales service or a hardware upgrade, check some elementary points. First of all, make sure that your operating system and your drivers are up to date, as obsolete software can drag slowdowns. Then examine the programs that run in the background: some may consume resources unnecessarily and affect your computer performance.
If despite these checks, your PC performance always seems insufficient, a small RAM setting could help you boost your machine. By default, the RAM of your computer works according to a standard profile, defined by JEDEC, a standardization body for the electronic industry. This profile guarantees maximum stability, but it does not necessarily exploit all the potential of your equipment.
If your PC is equipped with efficient components, it is likely that it can support optimized operating methods for RAM. These profiles, Called XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) at Intel and Expo (Extended profiles for overclocking) at AMDmake it possible to increase the operating frequency of the RAM, which can result in increased performance in demanding applications.
The activation of XMP or Expo profiles is generally done in the BIOS or the UEFI of your motherboard, an elementary program loaded when starting the computer. To find out how to access it, you can refer to our dedicated article. Once in the BIOS or the UEFI, it is then a question of looking for the parameters linked to the RAM and activating this mode. The exact name can vary (XMP, Expo, DOCP, etc.), but the principle remains the same: it is a question of activating a predefined profile which corresponds to the maximum speed supported by your RAM modules.
Before trying to activate an XMP or Expo profile, first check the compatibility of your equipment: your RAM modules, your motherboard and your processor must take care of these profiles. And once activated, carefully monitor the stability of your system, via the Windows task manager or any other specialized utility. If you notice random planting, strange errors or an abnormal temperature, then return to the default profile.