RB2011 Changing CPU Frequency

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Hey,

I noticed while digging around in Winbox → System → Routerboard → Settings → CPU Frequency that I can change it to ‘above spec’ frequencies: 500MHz ↔ 750MHz (in 50MHz steps)

Does anyone else up the CPU frequency on their devices?
Are there any downsides apart from potential increase in heat/Watts usage?

I’ve set it at 650MHz and rebooted the router, now it seems to be showing up in Winbox’s Resources page as 650MHz. So I guess it hasn’t exploded yet…

2

The only downside is the extra heat and power usage, just like overclocking any other CPU. Also there is no guarantee that your CPU will run stable at a higher clock speed and you may end up killing it off sooner because of the extra heat.

3

Ahh ok,

I put it back down to 600MHz earlier, will probably just leave it at that!

Thanks!