Overclocking the Firefly/RK3288 Guide

cappybob

@echoa

Nice, answered my questions.

--cappybob

Echoa

@cappybob

great glad to have helped :]

Echoa

pushing my source to github and added a link to it in the opening post.

busybee

@Echoa

Well done! Thanks for sharing the detail.

cappybob

Would like to say one thing, changing kernel settings, board presets, voltages, and etc: WILL damage board and components if one is not careful.  Be sure you have adequate cooling systems before changing cpu frequencies and especially any voltages.  Warning these procedures shown here will damage your board and components unless proper precautions are taken, ie proper cooling and monitoring of cpu and board temperatures.

Echoa

@cappybob




you are correct it definitely does have the potential to damage your hardware, especially without cooling if you are pushing clock speeds higher. After some testing i can definitely say the max speed you will get without a heatsink is 2ghz and even then you might have temp throttling under high load. GPU speed i would place at 600mhz max no heatsink, ram may be ok up to 1600mhz ddr3 (800mhz ddr). You will not get over 2ghz without cooling as it take too much voltage to stabilize it beyond that.

Echoa

here in a bit will be pushing update to the source on my github




changes

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Increase ram clock/voltages to 800mhz/1600mhz ddr3

Remove CPU safety frequency for simpler CPU overclocking

Adjustments to kbase files adding freqs to dvfs table for Mali GPU

Adjustment to PVTM table for CPU for eventually re-enabling it but leave disabled for now

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Changes from previous commit

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addition of my ragingmolasses cpu governor ported to the firefly source

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Echoa

added pictures of how im cooling my firefly to the OP

taweso3200

Overclocking a device like the Firefly RK3288 can potentially increase its performance, but it also comes with certain risks. Overclocking involves running the device's processor at a higher clock speed than the manufacturer's specified limit. Please keep in mind that overclocking may void your warranty, cause instability, and potentially damage the hardware if not done carefully. click here

gigihadid

[size=10.6667px]The "Overclocking the Firefly" guide offers directv tv packages  essential tips for maximizing performance without compromising stability. It breaks down settings step-by-step, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users. By adjusting clock speeds and voltages, enthusiasts can unlock their system’s full potential. Always remember to monitor temperatures to prevent overheating. What specific overclocking results have you achieved so far?