prophetik music Posted May 5, 2008 Posted May 5, 2008 It only uses up spare CPU cycles. I don't even notice it running. Besides my CPU meter being pegged.I'm GigaVolt on Folding@Home, BTW, but you don't even have to add me to the "official" list since my computer is so slow that my contributions are almost irrelevant. i was more looking for a reaction from someone who's used the client, actually. Quote
Volt Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 What are you trying to say? Even if my computer has a single-core CPU, the experience should be the same using the SMP client. My point is that you can fold your proteins while using your machine normally and you won't notice the difference even though it's always running. I'm trying to help you out here. Quote
prophetik music Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 What are you trying to say? what i'm trying to say is that the dual-core beta is a beta, dumbass. it's not the same client as the single-core full-release model. since i only run the client when i'm not touching my machine, i want to make sure it doesn't eat my hard drive or something while i'm not there monitoring system performance. and i'd like to run F@H on both cores when i'm not there. even if you run it, that's only a single-core machine (or at least a really shitty one, according to your post). things work differently with two cores running simultaneously (which is how it works). Quote
Volt Posted May 6, 2008 Posted May 6, 2008 what i'm trying to say is that the dual-core beta is a beta, dumbass. it's not the same client as the single-core full-release model. since i only run the client when i'm not touching my machine, i want to make sure it doesn't eat my hard drive or something while i'm not there monitoring system performance. and i'd like to run F@H on both cores when i'm not there.even if you run it, that's only a single-core machine (or at least a really shitty one, according to your post). things work differently with two cores running simultaneously (which is how it works). LOL Obviously it was a mistake trying to help you. Sorry. Quote
K999 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 For anyone that hasn't yet noticed, the GPU2 beta client is also out. Basic requirements for running the client (taken from F@H faq page): Basic Requirements: * 2xxx/3xxx ATI Video Card, or newer * ATI Driver v8.1+, v8.3 or newer recommended * AGP GPU aperture size in the BIOS must be set to 128 MB or larger * Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, with updates recommended * Windows operating system, XP or newer * Processor with SSE2 support to feed the GPU It's still a beta so there are still a few bugs. I noticed two nights ago that the program was continuously sending corrupted cores and I was receiving 0 work units for them. So I had to stop and restart the program and since then everything has been going smoothly. I noticed a 100 point jump in WU/day with running on GPU2 as opposed to running two single console clients. I haven't tried the SMP client yet, so I don't know which one awards more points. I would probably try out SMP client at a later period, though installing and monitoring it seems more of a hassle than running the GPU client. Quote
K999 Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 So, did anyone watch WWE Raw this week. Thank god HHH is going to smackdown. This turn of events will finally allow Jericho to once again attain main event status. But I have a feeling that somehow HHH will find a way back to Raw in a month or two. There is no way his ego will allow him to remain on a B show. Quote
Effef Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 ^ ...wat Anyway just started folding again with my HD3850, so add me to the team if you like. Quote
prophetik music Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 my computer's been having trouble 'recovering' from running this for extended periods of time, so i'm going to have to put it off for a little while. it tends not to come out of screensaver if i leave it on for more than a few hours at a time. Quote
100_PERCENT ROEMER Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 my computer's been having trouble 'recovering' from running this for extended periods of time, so i'm going to have to put it off for a little while. it tends not to come out of screensaver if i leave it on for more than a few hours at a time. Hmm, never had that problem before. Might want to check out the FAH site and see if there's any info regarding that problem. Anyways, thanks again to everyone for participating! Quote
Gollgagh Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 ^ ...watAnyway just started folding again with my HD3850, so add me to the team if you like. you gotta specify team 48303 inside the client, fyi I'm also folding with my HD3850. Quote
K999 Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 So has anyone played Super chuck norris bros. yet? http://ctfdoh.googlepages.com/downloadarea Go ahead, play it. It's awesome. Quote
Gollgagh Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 What.... what the hell does that have to do with F@H? Quote
K999 Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 The game is kick ass, just like F@H. It's so obvious. Quote
Blue_Drac Posted July 14, 2008 Posted July 14, 2008 C'mon peeps. We need moar!!!! Moar Moar Moar!!! Our team activity is flagging, we're being overtaken and stagnating in and around 500th place. Let's at least try to push it up to 450 or so sometime before the next century! Quote
100_PERCENT ROEMER Posted July 23, 2008 Author Posted July 23, 2008 We need more power to the foward warp engines Mon Capi-tan! Anyways, even if we fall behind a little we're still contributing a massive amount to the cause. Kudos to all of you for your help. Quote
Gollgagh Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I've just about doubled my score in the past month since I've been using my HD3850 to fold. Quote
Tai_Zidek Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Well as soon as I can, I'm adding my laptop and my mom's pc, and turning folding back on my PS3. That should help out a little. My desktop just got back up and running, so it should be running non stop now also. Quote
prophetik music Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 i haven't folded on my computer in over two months, and i'm still #19 overall in active folders, #25 in the whole team. i preinstall f@h on every computer i build with my info, though, so boxes i haven't touched in months still fold for my dark empire. Quote
100_PERCENT ROEMER Posted July 24, 2008 Author Posted July 24, 2008 i haven't folded on my computer in over two months, and i'm still #19 overall in active folders, #25 in the whole team.i preinstall f@h on every computer i build with my info, though, so boxes i haven't touched in months still fold for my dark empire. Heh heh. Nice. Do you install it to run during screensaver, or all the time? Quote
prophetik music Posted July 25, 2008 Posted July 25, 2008 during screensaver...three people didn't even know it was on their computer. Quote
Blue_Drac Posted August 7, 2008 Posted August 7, 2008 during screensaver...three people didn't even know it was on their computer. That .. is just ... evil. Although... According to this link ... I've overtaken you with just 4 boxes running. 3 PCs and one PS3. In less than ... one month. *eviler grin* Quote
prophetik music Posted August 7, 2008 Posted August 7, 2008 eh, depends on the stats. don't forget that some people just close it when they notice it running, too. Quote
stapler117 Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I just added a GPU2 client to a computer with a NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT yesterday. So far it has completed 2 WU's and is almost done with #3. It's already leaving my three other CPU's in the dust Quote
Gollgagh Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 uh guys, my GPU "beta" says that it expired on August 2nd and refuses to load, and nothing I do will make it do otherwise halp? Quote
jayc4life Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I've just downloaded it there now, add me into that list. Quote
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