WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!!

DeusExMachina · 03-24-2009, 08:01 AM

Competition is stiff, and has gotten stiffer, and in 6.3 days we'll drop another spot on the folding list.

STAT: We need more folders!!

If you have folded before and tire of how long it takes, Folding@Home now offers beta GPU clients for those with the latest videocards.

GPU WUs offer more points, and those with newer Nvidia cards, can pump out about 6,000 to 12,000 PPD (Points Per Day). ATI HD38xx and HD48xx users can contribute about 2,000 to 4,000 PPD
(until the new ATI GPU client is released, and then they will match the Nvidia folders in production).

It's a GREAT time to fold, as the beta clients offers more points, and you'll rise a heck of a lot faster than churning CPU WUs.
As you can see in my sig, my stock rig with an ATI HD4870 has already nearly 3K of points in 24hrs.

It's soooo simple to install the GPUv2 client, and it works even on Vista x64. Just install, add your name, the team number -- 1714 -- and you're on your way!

Grab a GPUv2 client from my sig to match your videocard, and give it even a 4hr tryout. You'll be impressed how fast the WUs finish now, and how fast you'll get to the top of ABX's team roster, too!!!!

FOLD for Team 1714 today!

XJ. · 04-22-2009, 03:22 PM

Sorry I haven't been folding

My allergies are really bad this year so I needed to shut the windows and it's too early to put the AC in the computer room. So basically, my system is baked when folding. I'm playing around a bit, but I don't think I'll be folding much till May when I put the AC window unit in.

You are right though, we seriously need more folders (like 50

) if we hope to slow our fall.

DBoone · 04-22-2009, 04:02 PM

I'm folding just as fast as I can! Unfortunately I can't run the GPU client on my older card and I haven't had much success with the 6.xx versions of the SMP client.

XJ. · 04-22-2009, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBoone

I'm folding just as fast as I can! Unfortunately I can't run the GPU client on my older card and I haven't had much success with the 6.xx versions of the SMP client.

What OS do you have? Are you running the MPICH or the Deino version (SMP)?

sammy2066 · 04-22-2009, 05:11 PM

Is there a GPU client for nVidia cards? I have a 8800GTS back home.

DBoone · 04-22-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XJ.

What OS do you have? Are you running the MPICH or the Deino version (SMP)?

Running Windows 7 now and haven't tried them. They both were troublesome in XP Pro. I believe they're meant for quads but I only have a Core 2 Duo and it ran the 5.92 version really well.

zsaz1029 · 04-22-2009, 07:02 PM

I'm running the 6.23 Deino version in Windows XP Pro and it works like a charm!!! On an AMD dual core. So there!

XJ. · 04-22-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBoone

Running Windows 7 now and haven't tried them. They both were troublesome in XP Pro. I believe they're meant for quads but I only have a Core 2 Duo and it ran the 5.92 version really well.

I think you'll need to go with the MPICH version for Win7 as that is the one that works best with Vista. Now that Quad cores are more prevalent, the core has been optimized for Quads and doesn't do as well on dual cores as it used to.

DBoone · 04-22-2009, 10:18 PM

When I get some time this weekend I may give it another shot. Thanks guys.

Griff · 04-23-2009, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sammy2066

Is there a GPU client for nVidia cards? I have a 8800GTS back home.

Yes there is a GPU client for nVidia cards. You can get it here.

Folding@home - DownloadWinOther

Griff · 04-23-2009, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBoone

When I get some time this weekend I may give it another shot. Thanks guys.

I run the MPICH client with Win7 and have no problems at all.

03-24-2009, 08:01 AM	#1
DeusExMachina ABX Folder Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Empire State Posts: 514	WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!! Competition is stiff, and has gotten stiffer, and in 6.3 days we'll drop another spot on the folding list. STAT: We need more folders!! If you have folded before and tire of how long it takes, Folding@Home now offers beta GPU clients for those with the latest videocards. GPU WUs offer more points, and those with newer Nvidia cards, can pump out about 6,000 to 12,000 PPD (Points Per Day). ATI HD38xx and HD48xx users can contribute about 2,000 to 4,000 PPD (until the new ATI GPU client is released, and then they will match the Nvidia folders in production). It's a GREAT time to fold, as the beta clients offers more points, and you'll rise a heck of a lot faster than churning CPU WUs. As you can see in my sig, my stock rig with an ATI HD4870 has already nearly 3K of points in 24hrs. It's soooo simple to install the GPUv2 client, and it works even on Vista x64. Just install, add your name, the team number -- 1714 -- and you're on your way! Grab a GPUv2 client from my sig to match your videocard, and give it even a 4hr tryout. You'll be impressed how fast the WUs finish now, and how fast you'll get to the top of ABX's team roster, too!!!! FOLD for Team 1714 today! __________________ !! Fold for Team 1714 Today !! Folding@Home Donor Easy Download Links: F@H GPUv2 Systemtray - ATI+ \| F@H GPUv2 Systemtray - NVIDIA \| FahMon - Work Unit Viewer
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04-22-2009, 03:22 PM	#2
XJ. Back at the Zone! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NH, USA Posts: 6,333	Re: WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!! Sorry I haven't been folding My allergies are really bad this year so I needed to shut the windows and it's too early to put the AC in the computer room. So basically, my system is baked when folding. I'm playing around a bit, but I don't think I'll be folding much till May when I put the AC window unit in. You are right though, we seriously need more folders (like 50 ) if we hope to slow our fall. __________________ GPUs hosed ATM. Quad folding now hosed :-(
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04-22-2009, 04:02 PM	#3
DBoone Just call me Dave Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,627	Re: WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!! I'm folding just as fast as I can! Unfortunately I can't run the GPU client on my older card and I haven't had much success with the 6.xx versions of the SMP client. __________________ ASUS P5B-Deluxe, Intel E6600, 4 GB Corsair XMS, Sapphire 5850, Windows 7 RC
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04-22-2009, 05:11 PM	#5
sammy2066 ABX Public Relations Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: ABXZone.com Posts: 8,687	Re: WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!! Is there a GPU client for nVidia cards? I have a 8800GTS back home. __________________ Most users ever online was 1,377, 04-19-2006 at 10:31 PM.
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04-22-2009, 07:02 PM	#7
zsaz1029 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,200	Re: WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!! I'm running the 6.23 Deino version in Windows XP Pro and it works like a charm!!! On an AMD dual core. So there! __________________ Spaz ----- ----- "A scar is never the same as good flesh, but it stops the bleeding." -- FitzChivalry Farseer (Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb) "Only my pain is more silent than my anger." -- Amber (The Liveship Traders by Robin Hobb) -----
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04-22-2009, 10:18 PM	#9
DBoone Just call me Dave Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,627	Re: WE NEED FOLDERS!! -- In 6.3 Days we'll be #30!! When I get some time this weekend I may give it another shot. Thanks guys. __________________ ASUS P5B-Deluxe, Intel E6600, 4 GB Corsair XMS, Sapphire 5850, Windows 7 RC
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