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post #1 of 9
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What is the best Windows OS for GPU Folding? I want efficiency.
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post #2 of 9
Windows 7 most likely.
post #3 of 9
I'd go with Windows 7 too. Although, if you plan to fold on multiple GPUs, if you use Windows XP you don't need to use a dummy plug, whereas in Vista and Windows 7 you need one.
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post #4 of 9
How would the OS matter for the folding itself? Unless the OS was taking away processing power from the GPU, I would assume you should choose an OS that:
a) You like interacting with because you'll be checking up on your stuff periodically, and,
b) Isn't linux (I don't think GPU folding works on linux).
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post #5 of 9
XP.

The newer drivers (Anything in 09) use very little CPU and no dummy plugs are required. I have found it to be very stable overall and used it on my 4x9800GX2 rig without and issues.
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post #6 of 9
XP if your going with multiple GPUs for sure.
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post #7 of 9
According to some bench that was posted here not to long ago, Win7 generally performs better in SLI/CF.

EDIT: Soz about this being a rather lamesauce post that doesn't truly deserve rep. I wish I could remove the point =(.

If only I had more time and wasn't extremely tired at the time of posting this, I could've made something rather nice.
Edited by iSlayer - 9/3/09 at 8:12pm
    
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post #8 of 9
Windows 7 RC 64bit is working nicely for my 24/7 multi gpu folding and smp.
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post #9 of 9
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Thanks everyone.

I have XP Pro 64bit right now. I'll think about Windows 7 RTM.. Lazy.

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