Radeon HD 2600XT and F@H

Kizo · Aug 22, 2007, 02:00 PM

Could someone please answer me if my card is supported by the F@H GPU client, if anyone has this information.
I couldn't find any information on F@H site, and I would really like to start folding if it is.
THX.

RoyBatty · Aug 22, 2007, 03:01 PM

The X2000 cards are not supported yet, only X1600 to X1950. They are working on it.

Kizo · Aug 22, 2007, 04:45 PM

Thank you very much for your answer, RoyBatty.
I'm new to F@H, so I don't know exactly what I should be doing, but I think I'll manage. Also I would like to ask is it possible for the CPU and GPU client to run at the same time.
THX.

RoyBatty · Aug 23, 2007, 05:35 AM

It is possible, but the GPU client uses the CPU for feeding the GPU, so it's better to have a dual core (or HT enabled) CPU. There is some information in this thread: What's faster - X1600Pro or P4 3.74GHz?

And I think you could find more on the FAH forums: Folding-community.org :: Portal

Kizo · Aug 23, 2007, 10:21 AM

A huge thanks for your replies, they have been very helpful and informative.

I guess I'll upgrade to A64 3800+ X2 soon, and as soon as the support for my card arrives, I'll try to make both CPU and GPU client work.
Cheers

RoyBatty · Aug 23, 2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Kizo

A huge thanks for your replies...

You're welcome.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Aug 24, 2007, 12:42 AM

yea I found out the hard way, when I tried to give it a go and it said my cards not supported...
I'd be interested in the difference the new cards might make.

RoyBatty · Aug 24, 2007, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by The_Neon_Cowboy

I'd be interested in the difference the new cards might make.

The difference is quite big, both in processing speed and power consumption:

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Originally Posted by mhouston

Performance-wise, the 2900XT is 2.2X faster than R580 for the force calculation, but the surrounding kernels and the interaction with the CPU currently limit the speed up to 45% faster for the full client. We are working to improve speed and get more cores supported for the next release. Power wise, it depends on board temp, but we see 160-180W when folding, roughly double R580. I haven't tested on the 2600/2400 yet, but it should work.