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  • #110316
    zmokkie
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    Hi guys,

    First of all I want to thank the developpers for this very cool project.
    I want to overclock my Raspberry Pi 2 from the raspi-config menu but I want to know if I need heatsinks before I overclock (ordered them but it will take some time to arrive).
    And is the overclock preset Pi2 1000mhz the preset I have to chose for the best performance?
    I also would like to know what CPU/GPU Split settings are the best for the Raspberry Pi 2.
    Thanks for all the replies.

    #110325
    Omnija
    Participant

    No you don’t need a heat sink, and i don’t think default it’s the best option. Since overclocking the core to 500 causes freezing and instability. Cpu/GPU should be fine as is, but if you would like to bump it up to 320 that’s fine too.
    Check this out before overclocking.
    http://linuxonflash.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/a-look-at-raspberry-pi-2-performance.html

    If you are worried about overheating make sure it’s not in an enclosed case. If you would like an example of a lego case with air flow let me know.

    #110326
    zmokkie
    Participant

    Thanks for your answer. But you think overclocking is nescessary to run n64 and psx games?

    #110334
    Omnija
    Participant

    overclocking or not n64 isn’t optimized well for the rpi2. Overclocking for the psx i did see improved smoothness with high effect games such as twisted metal splitscreen and others.

    #110336
    zmokkie
    Participant

    And may I ask you what overclock settings/values you are using?

    #110339
    Omnija
    Participant

    gpu_mem_1024=320

    # customized rpi2 configurations
    # overheating protection
    temp_limit=75

    # disable boot up rainbow splash
    disable_splash=1

    # overclocking rpi2 settings
    arm_freq=1000
    core_freq=467
    sdram_freq=467

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