Set 1333 MHz to 1600 MHz with XMP profile on core i5-4570

[Derpyderp]

Hi everyone, I'm working on my first ever pc build for a moderately priced gaming pc and so far I've chosen:
intel core i5-4570
asus h87 pro

I've specifically chosen these parts because I know very little about pc's and I'm not planning on overclocking. Now I was planning on getting the corsair vengeance 2x4gb DDR3 1600 MHz CL 9 and have read on several threads that 1600 MHz typically runs at 1333 on default. This is can be set to 1600 via the BIOS XMP. Is this considered to be overclocking? And if so can I set the the speed to 1600 via XMP with this processor and motherboard or will I need to buy a K processor and Z87 motherboard instead?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[JOHNN93]

you should be able to set the speed without intel xmp leave the timings and voltages as they are.
the ram spd is 1333 at 9-9-9-24 and can run at 1600 9-9-9-24.
go in the bios and go to the advanced tab on the top right.
then go to system you should see settings for the ram.
navigate around until you find ram speed 1333.change it to 1600 without changing timings or voltage.
save settings and exit.
xmp is like a easy overclock profile for ram you simply select whats speed and it does it automaticaly.
last time i used it i had a unstable system.with a ssd it took ages too boot.
your motherboard says it supports intel xmp and looks quite good.
a z87 motherboard is aimed for preformnce enthusisasts if can afford a good motherboard go for it.
as for a k processor if not wanting to overclock dont buy one.

 

[Derpyderp]

So is the motherboard the only part that needs XMP support? I can't seem to find out whether an intel core i5-4570 has XMP support, but if only the mobo needs it would it be possible to just turn on the XMP profile to get 1600mhz?

And lastly, is setting the default mhz of 1333 back to 1600mhz not considered overclocking then?

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just can't find info on using XMP on a locked non K processor. ^^

 

[Tradesman1]

The i5 4570 supports 1600 DRAM natively, when you get the components together, install the sticks in the mobo (per your manual, normally slots 1-3 or 2-4 from CPU), boot into BIOS, enable XMP and select profile 1 or 1600 and you should be fine, the H87 Pro does XMP very well