Do you Fold@Home?

Zardon · Mar 26, 2007, 11:58 PM

Discuss!? ask questions !

cozumel · Mar 27, 2007, 12:11 AM

Sure do!!! For Mozillazine.

GutterPunk · Mar 27, 2007, 12:17 AM

when i have computer(s) that are operational.

**temeteus82** · Mar 27, 2007, 12:24 AM

now got windows server 2003 SP2 folding 24/7 and my personal PC with GPU client.

caqde · Mar 27, 2007, 12:41 AM

Currently using the SMP client and folding for DH (just started today). But I wish the latest ATI drivers from Omega worked with the GPU client but they don't.. I'll have to wait for the next drivers and see if they work. The GPU client is so much faster than my Dual Core Athlon 64 X2 4200+....

OmegaRED · Mar 27, 2007, 01:30 AM

No, my PC runs hot enough as is.

Blazer · Mar 27, 2007, 04:29 AM

I have in the past, when my OS was XP, but I havn't since upgrading to Vista, and getting a new graphics card . but I do fold for united devices (grid.org), and have since 2001, so I don't think that I will be switching again.

Tipstaff · Mar 27, 2007, 05:10 AM

I'm still running the CPU client on 2 machines since the last contest. I'll have to give the SMP client a run, but I'm going to be staying away from the GPU client this time. While it works with Cat 7.2, it only does so on one GPU, and frankly that's just too much of a load on one GPU to justify running the client on it.

Zelig · Mar 27, 2007, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OmegaRED

No, my PC runs hot enough as is.

Pretty much my problem. It's alright when I'm listening to music, but my PC is in my room, so going to bed and having my fans all revved up all night would be a problem.

CDsDontBurn · Mar 27, 2007, 05:38 AM

nope. i would though. only if i had another computer for me to use specifically for this....well....i guess i do.....my work computer now. hmm, Athlon xp2400+, 512Mb RAM. much quieter than my current setup.

how do i sign up?!

zaim · Mar 27, 2007, 08:17 AM

have folding found anything decent?

INSTG8R · Mar 27, 2007, 10:15 AM

I genuinely tried it when the GPU client came out as I do have the power and my PC is on 95% of the time. Sadly its interference with my CF setup made it just too much hassle. I plan on building up a new rig in the near future and will pass this one on to my missus. Hers will be parted out to make a HTPC/Server so I will give it another shot with it.

niceguyrichy · Mar 27, 2007, 11:58 AM

yes
I only stopped briefly when my sys fans went on the blink, but otherwise I've been folding the whole time since you brought it to my attention

and CD's , see this thread to get started.

Falstaff · Mar 27, 2007, 04:25 PM

nope...
nuff said.

Matth · Mar 27, 2007, 04:54 PM

Nope! - pushing CPU usage on mine makes the fan go completely ape!

Tipstaff · Mar 27, 2007, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaim

have folding found anything decent?

Stanford releases any information on what folding has accomplished on their site HERE, as well as links to the research papers published and the thesis' on them too. Surprisingly good read.

technonerd · Mar 27, 2007, 11:09 PM

Folding at work computer, home computer...no.

RobertBruce · Mar 28, 2007, 06:41 PM

I used to but I have a small, hot room and it was just too much stress on te computer in my opinion. I also blame it on blowing through two power supplies.....only cuz it hasnt happened since. I know that doesnt make much sence but..........im not going to risk it further.

Babalou · Mar 28, 2007, 06:50 PM

Used to, but with the power bill rate hikes over the last couple of years in our area prevents me from keeping my computers running 24/7.

I may try again during the summer when there are no heating costs.

mike2h · Mar 28, 2007, 08:36 PM

is folding a new way to have sex?

Warpy · Mar 29, 2007, 05:31 AM

My pc's fold at work and at home. I fold for the WorldGrid.

EfrainMan · Mar 30, 2007, 03:53 AM

I got three PCs chugging away 24/7 for me...for Rage3D...

Guyver2K5 · Mar 30, 2007, 04:36 AM

i would, but my whole family uses this pc.

they just b!tch

OR541 · Mar 30, 2007, 05:27 AM

Have since the last comp. But can find my name on the team list? DH_OR541

Tipstaff · Mar 30, 2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guyver2K5

i would, but my whole family uses this pc.

they just b!tch

Nah man. Just run the CPU client. All the clients (in their default config) will process WUs when the CPU is idle. If you are using the CPU for something, like gaming, editing, processing, then the client won't process. Mind you, if you are doing any of the above it's still recommend that you shutdown the client... just incase.

Right now I have the client on my main machine at home, which is on 24/7, and is used by the whole family for pretty much everything but gaming. The only time I shut the client down on that one is when I'm compressing or editing video/pictures. At the store I have it on one machine which is pretty much the same in that it's on 24/7, and I use that as my repair machine (for dumping hard drives to, downloading drivers, and so fourth). In a minute I'll be putting the client onto this machine too which is again the same setup, 24/7, and it's primarily used as my accounting/sales machine. The only instance I've found that the CPU client has interferred with something is on my Toshiba Tecra S2 laptop. With the client running on that machine the CPU fan runs at full speed all the time.

RubberDucky · Oct 31, 2007, 05:29 PM

Sure Do for Team Abit

Mar 26, 2007, 11:58 PM	#1
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Mar 27, 2007, 12:41 AM	#5
caqde HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: US, IL Posts: 502 Rep Power: 64 System Specs	Currently using the SMP client and folding for DH (just started today). But I wish the latest ATI drivers from Omega worked with the GPU client but they don't.. I'll have to wait for the next drivers and see if they work. The GPU client is so much faster than my Dual Core Athlon 64 X2 4200+.... __________________ AMD Phenom II X4 925 AM3/ Giga-byte MA790XT-UD4P XFX HD5770 1GB / 2x2GB of GSKILL DDR3 10666 8-8-8-23 Samsung SH-S182D DVD-RW drive / Sony Optiarc BD-5300S BD-RW drive Western Digital WD1501FASS(Primary)/Western Digital 15EADS(Secondary)/Western Digital 7500AACS(Secondary)/Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320gb(Secondary)/Western Digital 3200KS 16MB 7200rpm SATAII HD(Secondary) Antec TP-550 / CoolerMaster CMStacker Sound Blaster X-FI Titanium Fatal1ty Professional / Creative Inspire 6600 6.1 speakers Samsugn T200HD 20" LCD Monitor / Logitech Internet 350 Black Keyboard Logitech MX510 Mouse

Mar 27, 2007, 01:30 AM	#6
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,625 Rep Power: 171 System Specs	No, my PC runs hot enough as is. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Mar 27, 2007, 04:29 AM	#7
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Mar 27, 2007, 05:10 AM	#8
Tipstaff HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Real capital of Canada: Torauna Posts: 6,658 Rep Power: 187 System Specs	I'm still running the CPU client on 2 machines since the last contest. I'll have to give the SMP client a run, but I'm going to be staying away from the GPU client this time. While it works with Cat 7.2, it only does so on one GPU, and frankly that's just too much of a load on one GPU to justify running the client on it. __________________ Portal: The Flash Version _________________________________ Brain: So, you sacked the cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker? Mr. Sackett: The second cocky khaki Kicky Sack sock plucker I've sacked since the sixth sitting sheet slitter got sick.

Mar 27, 2007, 05:38 AM	#10
CDsDontBurn 127.0.0.1 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 22,458 Rep Power: 202 System Specs	nope. i would though. only if i had another computer for me to use specifically for this....well....i guess i do.....my work computer now. hmm, Athlon xp2400+, 512Mb RAM. much quieter than my current setup. how do i sign up?! __________________ Her First Day \| A year later

Mar 27, 2007, 08:17 AM	#11
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Mar 27, 2007, 10:15 AM	#12
INSTG8R DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canadian lost in Norway Posts: 527 Rep Power: 0	I genuinely tried it when the GPU client came out as I do have the power and my PC is on 95% of the time. Sadly its interference with my CF setup made it just too much hassle. I plan on building up a new rig in the near future and will pass this one on to my missus. Hers will be parted out to make a HTPC/Server so I will give it another shot with it. __________________ Sys. Specs. Intel E6600@3.2\|Abit IP35 Pro\|2x1024 Crucial Ballistix PC8500 \|Sapphire HD4870 512\|Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500G SATAII 16MB w/PRT\|SB X-Fi Fatality\|TT Tough Power 1200W\|TT Kandalf L.C.S.\|Samsung 204B 20" 5ms LCD\|Logitech G25\|Logitech G5\|Logitech G15\|Saitek X-52+Pro Rudder Pedals\|TrackIR w/Trackclip Pro 3DMark06

Mar 27, 2007, 04:25 PM	#14
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,047 Rep Power: 206	nope... nuff said. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

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Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,410 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	Nope! - pushing CPU usage on mine makes the fan go completely ape! __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Mar 27, 2007, 11:09 PM	#17
technonerd DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 594 Rep Power: 0	Folding at work computer, home computer...no.

Mar 28, 2007, 06:41 PM	#18
RobertBruce HardwareHeaven Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 255 Rep Power: 44 System Specs	Heat issues I used to but I have a small, hot room and it was just too much stress on te computer in my opinion. I also blame it on blowing through two power supplies.....only cuz it hasnt happened since. I know that doesnt make much sence but..........im not going to risk it further.

Mar 28, 2007, 06:50 PM	#19
Babalou HardwareHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 132 Rep Power: 0	Used to, but with the power bill rate hikes over the last couple of years in our area prevents me from keeping my computers running 24/7. I may try again during the summer when there are no heating costs.

Mar 30, 2007, 03:53 AM	#22
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Mar 28, 2007, 08:36 PM	#20
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 89 System Specs	is folding a new way to have sex? __________________

Mar 29, 2007, 05:31 AM	#21
Warpy DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,761 Rep Power: 0	My pc's fold at work and at home. I fold for the WorldGrid.

Mar 30, 2007, 04:36 AM	#23
Guyver2K5 Don't make me hungry. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Weyburn, Saskatchewan Posts: 4,319 Rep Power: 55	i would, but my whole family uses this pc. they just b!tch __________________ *BlackberryPin-*31E36989

Mar 30, 2007, 05:27 AM	#24
OR541 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: salem, OR Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Have since the last comp. But can find my name on the team list? DH_OR541

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