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07-27-2009, 10:48 AM
Sparky

Ah, the SMP client.... That can be a good thing or bad thing sometimes. I've found that the GPU client is usually pretty much trouble-free, but the SMP client, well.... let's just say it can get grumpy pretty easily :p: It has been in "beta" for a few years if that tells you anything :lol2:

Certainly glad to have you with us :up:
07-27-2009, 11:00 AM
570091D

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Originally Posted by SparkyJJO

Ah, the SMP client.... That can be a good thing or bad thing sometimes. I've found that the GPU client is usually pretty much trouble-free, but the SMP client, well.... let's just say it can get grumpy pretty easily :p: It has been in "beta" for a few years if that tells you anything :lol2:

Certainly glad to have you with us :up:

well, i'll give it a shot. if it works, that's just more PPD! :D
07-27-2009, 11:12 AM
p2501

I've seen you're running a QX@3.7GHz.. if you have enough RAM (at least 4GB), you could also try setting up 2 VMWare folding instances. All you need is VMWare Player or Server and the notfred folding vm. :)

Welcome to all the other new members, come in and say hello! :)
07-27-2009, 03:12 PM
vassar007

Hey all, I'm a new member and I'm trying to decide between the combo of WCG and GPU GRID here, or FOLDING@HOME CPU/GPU. I have a 260 Gtx Core 216 oced to 673 mhz and a q6600 running @ 3.1 on air cooling. Let me know why I should choose XTREME SYSTEMS F@H instead of XTREME SYSTEMS GPUGRID/WCG.
07-27-2009, 03:49 PM
Sparky

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Originally Posted by vassar007

Hey all, I'm a new member and I'm trying to decide between the combo of WCG and GPU GRID here, or FOLDING@HOME CPU/GPU. I have a 260 Gtx Core 216 oced to 673 mhz and a q6600 running @ 3.1 on air cooling. Let me know why I should choose XTREME SYSTEMS F@H instead of XTREME SYSTEMS GPUGRID/WCG.

Actually, what I do, is I run F@H for GPU, and WCG for CPU :up:
07-27-2009, 08:26 PM
570091D

Quote:

Originally Posted by p2501

I've seen you're running a QX@3.7GHz.. if you have enough RAM (at least 4GB), you could also try setting up 2 VMWare folding instances. All you need is VMWare Player or Server and the notfred folding vm. :)

Welcome to all the other new members, come in and say hello! :)

thanks! i'm going to try running the smp client on it's own first, see if i can work out the kinks. if i can get it running smoothly, then i'll give vmware a shot. ;)
07-28-2009, 05:26 AM
DR3

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Originally Posted by 570091D

thanks! i'm going to try running the smp client on it's own first, see if i can work out the kinks. if i can get it running smoothly, then i'll give vmware a shot. ;)

Been there and tried that.
The SMP native client is a pain in the ass and yeilds half of what the Linux SMP.

All you need is the VMware player, which is very stable and the nofred folding app.
Here is a simple guide that YMAA showed me.

http://forum.xcpus.com/xtreme-folding-home/15619-core-i7-folding-how-increase-your-ppd.html
07-28-2009, 10:27 AM
570091D

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Originally Posted by DR3

Been there and tried that.
The SMP native client is a pain in the ass and yeilds half of what the Linux SMP.

All you need is the VMware player, which is very stable and the nofred folding app.
Here is a simple guide that YMAA showed me.

http://forum.xcpus.com/xtreme-folding-home/15619-core-i7-folding-how-increase-your-ppd.html

okay, okay, i'll try notfred's client! :p:

probably give it a try tomorrow... get ready for the stoopid questions. ;)
07-28-2009, 04:24 PM
DR3

Welcome to jonathanfigdor

We have another new folder in the crew, jonathanfigdor. :welcome:
coming over to us from the Harvard (165) team.

http://fah-web.stanford.edu/awards/c...s=3&t=wus&bg=3

Good luck and welcome to Xtreme Folding.
08-01-2009, 01:32 PM
hetsaq

Just joined up today! :) Is there any secret to running multiple instances of the dos window version? Thanks in advance.
08-01-2009, 02:09 PM
PoppaGeek

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Originally Posted by hetsaq

Just joined up today! :) Is there any secret to running multiple instances of the dos window version? Thanks in advance.

Sorry can't answer your question, I am sure others here will.

Wanted to say :welcome: though. :up:
08-01-2009, 03:41 PM
DR3

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Originally Posted by hetsaq

Just joined up today! :) Is there any secret to running multiple instances of the dos window version? Thanks in advance.

Welcome aboard. :rocker:

Here is the link to the Guide on Xtreme Folding:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=197050

Also there are several good threads on various topics.
Not sure exactly what type of rig you have, but if you have questions just start a thread/post.
Lots of wisdom and knowledge within the members.
I myself am one of the newbies and have been helped vastly by others.

Welcome to Xtreme Folding.:welcome:
08-01-2009, 03:44 PM
Sparky

Yes welcome!

There are a few "dos window" versions - cpu, smp, and gpu. Which you running?

Pardon any speling or grammar mistakes as I'm typing one-handed atm :p:
08-01-2009, 04:21 PM
570091D

welcome hetsaq! thanks for donating your clock cycles! :up:
08-01-2009, 04:53 PM
hetsaq

Appreciate the warm welcome everyone. :) Rig is in the sig as far as what I have going on. I will check out that guide. :)
08-01-2009, 05:19 PM
Chumbucket843

just put my 260 on. gpugrid isnt really cooperating. i just wish F@H could be on boinc.:mad:
08-01-2009, 05:25 PM
PoppaGeek

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Originally Posted by Chumbucket843

just put my 260 on. gpugrid isnt really cooperating. i just wish F@H could be on boinc.:mad:

Seems it is the 260 that is having the most problems. 9800 seesm to be doing ok. I brought my 260 back here, tired of fighting with it.
08-01-2009, 05:48 PM
Sparky

Well I guess that means 260s on F@H, 9800s on the grid then.

Whatever works!

I guess F@H being on BOINC would help but somehow I doubt that'll ever happen. Stanford is too good at coding for that :cool: :para: :rofl:
08-01-2009, 08:20 PM
INFRNL

Just wanted to :welcome: the new guys to the team.

Thats weird you guys are having problems with your 260's on the grid; I think most of the guys are running 260's. I can't speak as I have 6 275's and 1 9800gt.

3 275's on the grid now, and put 3 back to F@H along with my 9800gt which has remained on F@H the whole time I have had it.

and as others have said most put their cpu's on WCG ESPECIALLY the I7's
08-07-2009, 06:21 AM
Bill Owen

Hello everybody :)

Several of my affiliates, friends & customers are members here. I'm glad to have finally joined this community!
08-07-2009, 06:48 AM
DR3

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Originally Posted by Bill Owen

Hello everybody :)

Several of my affiliates, friends & customers are members here. I'm glad to have finally joined this community!

Welcome aboard Bill :welcome:

Nothing formal here just all family.
There are lots of great threads and posts that really will help with F@H.

If you have questions or interesting things please feel free to post them.
I am a fairly new member to F@H and as you may see I asked a lot of questions and the folks here really helped me get my rigs running efficiently. :up:

Also, this forum does have penalties, but these are more enjoyable. :yepp:
08-07-2009, 10:13 AM
PoppaGeek

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Originally Posted by Bill Owen

Hello everybody :)

Several of my affiliates, friends & customers are members here. I'm glad to have finally joined this community!

:welcome:
08-13-2009, 06:12 AM
Kondik

WORK GOD DAMN LAZY PESANTS :cord:

oops hmm let's not scare the newcomers so fast, they need to get used to the schedule here , soon :hehe:

Wellcome and enjoy your stay.

Did anyone saw DAK ? I need to :cord: the living atoms out of him for the betrayal !
08-16-2009, 01:33 AM
Wesker

I've been lurking this site for quite some time, but I've finally decided to take a plunge into F@h for XS. :D

Now I gotta work on a shiny new sig too.
08-16-2009, 01:39 AM
PoppaGeek

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Originally Posted by Wesker

I've been lurking this site for quite some time, but I've finally decided to take a plunge into F@h for XS. :D

Now I gotta work on a shiny new sig too.

Thanks for joining! :welcome:

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