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A noob here can i use these settings on openelec... keeps saying something about my storage and freezes?
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Who has already the new Pi model B+ and did some tests with overclocking?
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2014-07-31, 13:00
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I have model b, b+ and novel a. Model b+ and a draw roughly the same power as model a( a third less) compared with model b. and over clock that little bit extra almost exactly the same. I can overtrick model b at 1110 and model b+ and model a at 1150. Can't get nowhere near 1250. I did get to 1200 for both model a/b+ but then it freezes and after I can't get closer to 1200 anymore either. From a performance point of view I don't think it's worth upgrading, unless you need the extra USB ports or your charger isn't up to it. That's my testing done.
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2014-07-31, 23:53
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I've tested with 5v 2a. 5.2v 1 a. 5v 1a.
All the same results. I do personally believe that the variations aren't as broad as been stated. The arm has a limit close to 1120 for bb and around 1150 for b+.
There is no need for the foundation to change the recommended settings. Almost all will reach 1000 arm. The more advance users can try to squeeze that but extra.
I believe the broadcom chip can get past 1500 but it's the hardware limit on the maximum power that can be feed to the chip. As evidenced in a part someone made. So in theory the power draw of model b+ and a consume roughly the same amount, since it's the same chip they should overtrick the same. And that is what I noticed with my testing.
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This all sounds very exciting. Would love to pick your brains what will be the best settings for my needs:
* Raspberry Pi powered by USB of my Sony Bravia HX920, do not want to change to a different power supply
* Only purpose to run XBMC
* Not using any USB ports
* Running from SD card (8GB)
* Don't mind if the Pi does one day for over-clocking
* Stability is key and I do not want to risk it
Any suggested settings or shall I just leave it as it comes out-of-the-box?
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