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07-05-08
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Folding power consumption
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So, now that I have a UPS I am able to monitor my power usage, which is good and bad. My computer draws about 580W under load. I noticed that going from idle (web browsing, word processing, music playing) to smp folding only uses 48W or so. I thought it would have been more. Its basically like running a light bulb. So if you have your computer on, Fold!
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Does this include gpu folding?
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Should I venture a guess and say that the majority of that usage is from your three 22'' monitors?
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 I didnt see any power change when I stopped GPU folding. I dont have an explanation for it.
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Those monitors probably pull at least 80w each. Are they plugged into your UPS? Because your system should use 400w at most.
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I have all three plugged in, my computer, and network equipment.
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Thats Great!! Thanks for sharing
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07-06-08
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I tested the GPU folding (while SMP was running) and found that it only increased 8W while running gpu. According to Cpu-Z it was using ~80% of the GPU.
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07-10-08
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Er, bump so people know it doesnt take much energy to fold if your computer is already on...
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8w for gpu folding??? geez in cost per point of folding, GPU is blowing CPU folding out of the water
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multi GPU folding on XP http://www.overclock.net/overclock-n...gfx-cards.html think folding costs too much???http://www.overclock.net/overclock-n...ml#post4175378 Quote:
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