I just realized my GT-AC5300 restart by itself 5 hours ago
This never happened with my RT-AC86U

Not sure, I have no way to check the temperatures as GT-AC5300 doesn't come with Merlin's support

Why did you buy AC68U?
Should've gone straight for RT-AC86U since the price difference is not that much but with way better hardwares

It's normal

RT-AC87U is using the same processor with RT-AC68U
Broadcom 4708 & 4709 is the same processor, just different clock speeds, from which they are known for high operating temperatures
Nothing to worry about as Broadcom 4708 & 4709 Tj. Max is 130°C

However, I'm the type who believes electronics would run better & last longer if they are a bit cooler
That's why I previously said RT-AC86U definitely doesn't need extra cooling, but I'd still do it anyway as I want the router to last long
RT-AC86U is better because of faster CPU & bigger flash memory
RT-AC88U only wins in terms of more gigabit ethernet ports and it's 2.4GHz MIMO 4X4 whereas RT-AC86U only has 4 gigabit ethernet ports & it's 2.4GHz only supports MIMO 3X3
But who uses 2.4GHz at 4X4 anyway?
**RT-AC86U 5GHz supports 4X4 MIMO. Only it's 2.4GHz runs on 3X3 MIMO
Too cramp wei, find another place to put la, router placement is very crucial in order to make it run without any instability issues caused by overheating
Open air is better

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Nov 27 2018, 02:54 PM

92°C is quite hot for RT-AC86U without fan
My RT-AC86U without fan runs at only 70°C ~ 72°C

Where did you put your router LOL

Anyone think Taobao will have huge discount on 12.12?
Going to upgrade my GT-AC5300 to RT-AX88U

Why does it matter which region it originally set to?
Just change the region by yourself

No, I'm very happy with the GT-AC5300
It's just that I really prefer using Merlin firmware instead of official ASUS firmware
I already use RT-AC86U before switching to GT-AC5300, not downgrading

Sorry, misunderstood your post
Australia wireless region provides higher mW so the wireless signal is stronger and has larger coverage

Not earning anything actually
I just sell it at RM1500 to cover back the cost of buying RT-AX88U which currently is RM1500 also
If you're using stock ASUS firmware, you can't
Only with Merlin you can see the temperature

I just spoke with the Taobao seller whom I bought my GT-AC5300, apparently the price will be reduced from ¥2999 to ¥2699 = ¥300 discount = RM1630.49 on 12.12
He also gave me a ¥300 coupon so I can buy it right now

Coupon only valid until 30 November
Damn, I gotta sell my GT-AC5300 now

Here's hoping I can sell it for RM1500

This post has been edited by sHawTY: Nov 28 2018, 09:47 PM

¥1799 = RM1086.79
I always sell higher than what I bought in Mudah.my & Carousell

My RT-AC68U I bought for RM200 in Taobao, sold it for RM400
My RT-AC86U I bought for RM400 in Taobao, sold it for RM700

Which model are you asking about?

I never said you need it
I want RT-AX88U for several reasons

1. I don't need tri band on the GT-AC5300, dual band is more than enough
2. I need Merlin, I don't like stock ASUS firmware. And Merlin himself said he will never support the GT models
3. The processor used inside the GT-AC5300 is also the same processor used inside the RT-AX88U which is Quad Core 1.8GHz CPU
4. The RT-AX88U also uses 1GB RAM same like the GT-AC5300
5. Yes, I really need the 8 ports

That's one of the reason la, just forgot to type only
Future proofing

Yes

If lucky can get RM200 (for both, not each)
Because both of those routers are worthless

Something wrong there
RT-AC86U is more than capable of handling 800Mb/s speed

Did you by any chance enabled the QOS? If you did, disable it and run the speedtest through LAN cable again

Also, try to differentiate between Mb & MB
b - bit
B - Byte

8 bits equals to 1 byte
100Mb/s ÷ 8 = 12.8MB/s
800Mb/s ÷ 8 = 100MB/s

I'm using UniFi 500Mb/s and I can reach 62.5MB/s just fine using direct download

Just download a huge game from Steam/Battle.net/EA Origins/Ubisoft Uplay
Their servers can manage those speed just fine

I am more than capable of utilizing the full speed of my UniFi 500Mb/s on those server

Wah, 18 days?
So long liao

How much did you save by using sea shipping?