5 Things to Know About RAM Installation and Performance

Most modern systems detect new RAM automatically You can usually swap sticks and boot without any BIOS changes.

Enable XMP or DOCP/EXPO for advertised speeds If your RAM is rated above 3200MHz, it defaults to a slower JEDEC speed like 2133 or 2400MHz until you enable the performance profile in BIOS.

Mixing different RAM sticks can slow everything down The system may downclock all modules to the lowest common speed or timing.

Manual timing tuning is optional You can adjust timings in BIOS, but it is not necessary for normal operation.

Check BIOS after installation to confirm speed Verify the reported speed matches what you paid for, or you may be leaving performance on the table.