How does one go about overclocking an RPI4 when using Libreelec?
Is it the case that one applies the changes to /flash/config.txt that are provided here?
These being:
Cpu:
over_voltage=2
arm_freq=1700
Gpu:
gpu_freq=600
over_voltage=4
Overclock RPi4
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January 9, 2020 at 6:24 PM -
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The overclocking options are independent of LE. You can use them, but it's not suggested by LE developers.
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** We do not recommend changing the CPU or GPU frequencies ** but it's your box and you can do what you like... but don't blame us, or anyone else for that matter if things go T*Ts up.
For a starter - start small. Install the heatsink and monitor the temperature. Also keep an eye on the power supply, If it's a crap Chinese clone, then you'll probably get other problems. (Yellow lighting bolt, instability, dead cats etc.)
Edit config.txt
You *should* be Ok with
over_voltage=2
arm_freq=1750
If all looks good - temp and power, then try.
gpu_freq=600
over_voltage=4
You *may* need
over_voltage=6
If all works well - then great, otherwise
Quotewhat-the-heck
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Hello people,
I've got a 4Gb RPi4 too and use it almost exclusively for KODI/LibreELEC.
Would the changes the original poster mentioned have any noticable effects, and where would these be most obvious?
Thanks.
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Hello people,
I've got a 4Gb RPi4 too and use it almost exclusively for KODI/LibreELEC.
Would the changes the original poster mentioned have any noticable effects, and where would these be most obvious?
Thanks.
If you're just using it for Kodi/LE then there is no need to change anything. You *might* see some small improvements in GUI response but not enough to warrant the extra cost of cooling devices and *possible* better PSU.
Remember the RPi4 is optimised for *most* usages. What works for one may NOT work for another. Always make any changes in small dosages.
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Would the changes the original poster mentioned have any noticable effects, and where would these be most obvious?
Iridium already said it: Heat is your number one point to take care of. Overclock gently step-by-step with a good cooling strategy.
Devs don't like it, because overclock systems are not comparable to normal ones, and people often forget to mention it on bug reports.
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Thank you guys.
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Thanks.
Has anyone any experience with overclocking the RPi4 with the latest firmware updates incorporated in LE's Update menu?I have an ice cooler for my RPi4 and use retroplayer and thought what-the-heck.
is the cooler getting really cold if you feel it with your fingers?
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is the cooler getting really cold if you feel it with your fingers?
Somehow I think that it will never get any lower than the ambient temperature, unless you add some real ice.
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I've been running an overclocked rpi4 with an icetower cooler for a week with the following (literally at the end of the standard /flash/config.txt):
Codeover_voltage=4 arm_freq=2000 gpu_freq=600I'm getting temps of 36.0'C.
No observed odd side effects; it's been in use all week and not powered off. I am using the official rpi4 psu.
could you show me where you write the text in the config file? -
Hi everybody!
Does overclocking Pi4 affect the smoothness , responsiveness and overall performance of LibreELEC?
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Does overclocking Pi4 affect the smoothness , responsiveness and overall performance of LibreELEC?
Yes.
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The single thing that will make the most difference to a nice experience in LE (and not specific to RPi) is a good remote that doesn't have lag in key presses. I have lots of 'stuttery' cheap remotes from Android TV boxes and a nice BT remote that responds like a keyboard with a nice fluid scrolling experience. RPi4 will be 'faster' with overclocking but it's 'fast enough' in stock configuration.
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Which remote would you recommend the most?
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I have the BT remote shipped by O2.cz for their 4K IPTV box (which happens to be an Amlogic device I got samples for). I'm not sure it's one that you can buy or I would "recommend" to people.
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I have 4 of https://osmc.tv/store/product/osmc-remote-control/ they are perfect.
