Do you Fold@Home?

***Zardon*** · Mar 26, 2007, 04:58 PM

Discuss!? ask questions !

cozumel · Mar 26, 2007, 05:11 PM

Sure do!!! For Mozillazine.

GutterPunk · Mar 26, 2007, 05:17 PM

when i have computer(s) that are operational.

***temeteus82*** · Mar 26, 2007, 05:24 PM

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

caqde · Mar 26, 2007, 05:41 PM

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 26, 2007, 06:30 PM

No, my PC runs hot enough as is.

Blazer · Mar 26, 2007, 09:29 PM

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 26, 2007, 10:10 PM

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 26, 2007, 10:28 PM

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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 26, 2007, 10:38 PM

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, 01:17 AM

have folding found anything decent?

INSTG8R · Mar 27, 2007, 03:15 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, 04:58 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, 09:25 AM

nope...
nuff said.

Matth · Mar 27, 2007, 09:54 AM

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

Tipstaff · Mar 27, 2007, 11:01 AM

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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, 04:09 PM

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

RobertBruce · Mar 28, 2007, 11:41 AM

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, 11:50 AM

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, 01:36 PM

is folding a new way to have sex?

Warpy · Mar 28, 2007, 10:31 PM

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

EfrainMan · Mar 29, 2007, 08:53 PM

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

Guyver2K5 · Mar 29, 2007, 09:36 PM

i would, but my whole family uses this pc.

they just b!tch

OR541 · Mar 29, 2007, 10:27 PM

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

Tipstaff · Mar 30, 2007, 02:43 PM

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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, 11:29 AM

Sure Do for Team Abit