New Members Welcome & Advice Thread

**Sparky** · 07-27-2009, 10:48 AM

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

It has been in "beta" for a few years if that tells you anything

Certainly glad to have you with us

**570091D** · 07-27-2009, 11:00 AM

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

It has been in "beta" for a few years if that tells you anything

Certainly glad to have you with us

well, i'll give it a shot. if it works, that's just more PPD!

**p2501** · 07-27-2009, 11:12 AM

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!

**vassar007** · 07-27-2009, 03:12 PM

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.

**Sparky** · 07-27-2009, 03:49 PM

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

**570091D** · 07-27-2009, 08:26 PM

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.

**DR3** · 07-28-2009, 05:26 AM

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

**570091D** · 07-28-2009, 10:27 AM

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!

probably give it a try tomorrow... get ready for the stoopid questions.

**DR3** · 07-28-2009, 04:24 PM

We have another new folder in the crew, jonathanfigdor.

coming over to us from the Harvard (165) team.

Good luck and welcome to Xtreme Folding.

**hetsaq** · 08-01-2009, 01:32 PM

Just joined up today!

Is there any secret to running multiple instances of the dos window version? Thanks in advance.

**PoppaGeek** · 08-01-2009, 02:09 PM

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

though.

**DR3** · 08-01-2009, 03:41 PM

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.

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.

**Sparky** · 08-01-2009, 03:44 PM

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

**570091D** · 08-01-2009, 04:21 PM

welcome hetsaq! thanks for donating your clock cycles!

**hetsaq** · 08-01-2009, 04:53 PM

Appreciate the warm welcome everyone.

Rig is in the sig as far as what I have going on. I will check out that guide.

**Chumbucket843** · 08-01-2009, 05:19 PM

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

**PoppaGeek** · 08-01-2009, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by Chumbucket843

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

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.

**Sparky** · 08-01-2009, 05:48 PM

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

**INFRNL** · 08-01-2009, 08:20 PM

Just wanted to

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

**Bill Owen** · 08-07-2009, 06:21 AM

Hello everybody

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

**DR3** · 08-07-2009, 06:48 AM

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

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.

Also, this forum does have penalties, but these are more enjoyable.

**PoppaGeek** · 08-07-2009, 10:13 AM

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!

**Kondik** · 08-13-2009, 06:12 AM

WORK GOD DAMN LAZY PESANTS

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

Wellcome and enjoy your stay.

Did anyone saw DAK ? I need to

the living atoms out of him for the betrayal !

**Wesker** · 08-16-2009, 01:33 AM

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

Now I gotta work on a shiny new sig too.

**PoppaGeek** · 08-16-2009, 01:39 AM

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.

Now I gotta work on a shiny new sig too.

Thanks for joining!

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