The Folding@Home GPU Thread

[Markfw]

I finished my fist GPU unit (not sure the hours, but 16-20) 2711 0,270,0. Don't know the points though. Should know@ 10 tonight ?? All I know, is it takes 164 meg of memory, and the GPU + one CPU (+10% of the other)

 

[Markfw]

Well for that update, I had 2 WU's for a total of 584 points, and one was the GPU or none... Pathetic. It didn;t even tell me how many points I completed like the other client !

 

[ViRGE]

220 points per GPU WU.

 

[chriskwarren]

Originally posted by: ProviaFan

Originally posted by: Assimilator1
Same here
And I've given it more than enough time to load.

I get blank pages in the FF2 RC and in IE7. Conclusion: the site isn't working for some people, and I'm not sure that the problem is on our end.

Same for me.

 

[GLeeM]

Try the sub forum page.

Or will the forum main page open?

They still work for me. Anybody have any idea why some people can't open these?

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: GLeeM
Try the sub forum page.

Or will the forum main page open?

They still work for me. Anybody have any idea why some people can't open these?

Nope, I'm getting nothing right now.

 

[GLeeM]

This may only work for someone who has logged onto that forum before -

Do a google search for - forum folding

And try the cached page.

 

[Assimilator1]

Originally posted by: ViRGE

Originally posted by: GLeeM
Try the sub forum page.

Or will the forum main page open?

They still work for me. Anybody have any idea why some people can't open these?

Nope, I'm getting nothing right now.

Same here

 

[CupCak3]

what you need to do is open the google cache then try do a user login. i already have a login so it worked fine for me but i dont know what will happen if you need to create one.


also, yah for 110 point increase on WU's

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: CupCak3
what you need to do is open the google cache then try do a user login. i already have a login so it worked fine for me but i dont know what will happen if you need to create one.


also, yah for 110 point increase on WU's

No dice on creating an account.

 

[Kinslayer777]

So...I've downloaded the client on my new computer. I'm running...:

CPU: Amd X2 4,200
GPU: Saphire Radeon X1900XT 256mb


Other note:

2gig corsair extreme DDr2-800
Mobo: Msn-Sli Delux
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I have about....8 hours i can run full cpu but am hesistant to run full gpu (Loud- i sleep nearby my computer) and about 10 hours while i'm away during the day i can run full everything. I'm sort of confused though by all the options and wondering how to utulize my computer....Currently i'm not doing that great with only 600 points after 6ish days [One unit done]. I dont really care for points...But i'm assuming that means i havnt been using my potential to the fullest. any tips? Oh...and team 198 of course...

 

[Wiz]

Kinslayer777 said:

i havnt been using my potential to the fullest. any tips?

Earplugs.

I've been doing DC 24 / 7 with 4 PC's in my bedroom for nearly 8 years. Earplugs take a while to get used to, but they work.

 

[Kinslayer777]

Umm...My biggest issue is how i run the program [config/ utilizing dual core and gpu?]- but thanks. I am fine running it overnight with my antect p180 .

 

[Wiz]

From what I've read it's best to set processor affinity of one core to the process that's running on your GPU then use the remaining core for another process.

 

[CupCak3]

Kinslayer777: The best is to install 1 CPU and 1 GPU client. Just remember to set one client's machine IDs to "2". I presonally use the console GPU client w/ machine ID set to 2 and then a CPU GUI client. This works great on my X2.

 

[Kinslayer777]

GPU client + Cpu client Run both at once? And there's no bundled version?


And i have to change something to "2"...Yes...I'm slow...=D, but thankyou...

 

[CupCak3]

there is no bundled version at this time.

you have to re-configure your GPU client using the FAH5.05beta1-console.exe -config command. one of the options will be to set the "machine id" set the value to "2"

 

[GLeeM]

In 2-3 weeks they will have a multi GPU client ready for testing

 

[Kinslayer777]

So, are they planning any sort of cpu + gpu client release anytime soon? I dont really know how to run them both and am on the stupider side of users

 

[GLeeM]

The console client can seem intimidating at first, but it is really not that hard to use.

Download the console client into its own directory (folder). It is the program, not an installer. You will want to make a shortcut to that program first. To do this right click the executable and choose Create Shortcut. Now right click that new shortcut and select Properties. In the Target textbox, at the end of what is in there add a space and then "-local -forceasm -verbosity 9" without the quotes and click OK. The first time you double click this shortcut the program will enter config. Put your name exactly like you want and then team 198. You can probably answer the default to the next questions. When it asks you to enter advanced options answer yes, after several other questions it will give you the oportunity to change the MachineID from the default 1 to a 2. Every time you restart your computer you will have to start the console program. If you want it to start automatically copy the shortcut to the Startup folder in your Start menu or better yet configure the client to run as a service.

If you have any questions, please ask!

 

[Kinslayer777]

I'll try that tomorrow night Thanks...It sounds inviting Not quite as confusing as i thought (Hmmm...step by steps...Yay! Thankyou)


Edit: I suppose should i get the no nonsense gpu version too? I may as well right?

 

[CupCak3]

i updated the Maximizing Performance section and news about dual GPU support

 

[Kinslayer777]

"The dual core client for those w/ Crossfire Setups"

That's just a client for crossfire and requires dual core too right?

There isnt any client for dual core/no crossfire and i should continue the seperate running right?

 

[CupCak3]

you are correct Kinslayer777, keep running separate for now

 

[Kinslayer777]

Thanks