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One of the components that we must choose correctly if we are going to use our computer to play with RAM memories. Although we always talk about the CPU and the graphics card, if we invest most of the money in these two components and leave aside the memory, buying a low quality one, most likely, despite having invested a good money in the other components, these do not perform as they should in the most demanding tasks, for example, in games.

If we have a high-end computer and want to maximize the power of all components, what we need to look for when choosing good RAM is that they have a fairly high frequency.
XMP: an essential ally when buying high-end RAM

Surely we have bought some memories, for example, at 3200 MHz (a good frequency for a gaming computer) and, when connected to the computer, we have realized that they work at a lower speed (2333 for example). Or it may be directly that we have connected them and, without realizing it, we are wasting potential of these memories.

This is due to the fact that, as a base, the memories are configured in a JEDEC profile, a base frequency that guarantees compatibility with all hardware, both the most powerful and the lowest range. Therefore, one of the first configurations that we must do when connecting high-end RAM memories, such as HyperX Fury RGB, is to activate the XMP profile.

XMP is a configuration created by Intel (although it is compatible with AMD as long as the memories are certified) that is recorded in the configuration of the own memories that, from the BIOS / UEFI of our computers, allows us to easily overclock, and in a way Sure, to these memories.

Depending on the type of memory we can have several XMP profiles that offer different frequencies and latencies. The BIOS will detect the profiles that are compatible with our processor and allow us to activate those that guarantee the correct operation with the rest of the components.

In this way, if we buy a 3200 MHz DDR4 RAM and its JEDEC profile is 2400 MHz, activating the XMP profile in the BIOS is when it will start operating at 3200 MHz. And so we can squeeze out all its performance.
How to activate the XMP profiles of HyperX Fury RGB RAMs

To activate this profile in RAM, the first thing we must do is place the modules on our motherboard. To avoid problems, it is recommended that all modules be the same since, if not, the XMP will configure a lower maximum frequency to ensure compatibility, and we will be losing performance.

Once we have the RAM connected to the computer, the next step will be to turn it on and, during POST, access the BIOS. Depending on the BIOS version and the manufacturer, the process may vary. Although the most common is that on the main screen of the UEFI we see a section dedicated exclusively to the XMP. For example, in the UEFI of an AORUS X570 motherboard, the section to activate the memory XMP is as follows: