[nvspace126]

I finally got around and got everything working in order for better results folding wise. I reached over 10k in two days running a GPU and SMP client on my PC. I realized that the GPU client is much more productive, and is raking points up really fast. I process a WPU in 2 hours (50k process) on my GPU, and my SMP can't get anywhere near that speed, nor is it very productive point wise.

I actually have two questions, is it really worth running the SMP considering my GPU output? And is there another way to optimize the speed of the SMP? (My sig rig is the one doing the folding)

 

[BOB850123]

If you set-up your 1090T with a vm and got it folding -bigadv you could see around 30k ppd or more from the cpu alone.

 

[aroc91]

You need to do 10 SMP WUs before you get bonus points, which will make up most of your PPD. Be patient. You did get a passkey, right?

 

[nvspace126]

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Originally Posted by aroc91 You need to do 10 SMP WUs before you get bonus points, which will make up most of your PPD. Be patient. You did get a passkey, right?

I did when I first started, but since I restarted yesterday, I haven't used it. Any particular difference with the use with the passkey?

 

[aroc91]

Absolutely. You NEED a passkey to get bonus points. Did you use a guide to set up your clients? This is covered in any worthwhile guide, especially zodac's here on OCN.

 

[nvspace126]

Well thanks for that somewhat important information! Passkey has been added +Rep

 

[nvspace126]

On the Hardware side of things, is it safe to run the CPU at 100% for 8hrs? I only have a stock fan, but my room is pretty cold, and my case is really well ventilated.

 

[aroc91]

As long as temps are in check and you're not putting ridiculous voltages through it, there's nothing wrong with running hardware at 100%, even 24/7.

 

[MKHunt]

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Originally Posted by aroc91;15286468
As long as temps are in check and you're not putting ridiculous voltages through it, there's nothing wrong with running hardware at 100%, even 24/7.

Rgr this. I game at 100% settings then fold at 100% on GPUs and CPU when I'm not gaming. I reboot every 12 hours because OCZ SSDs are awful.

50k step WU? Jellyyyyyy. 40 million for my GPU WUs

 

[xPrestonn]

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Originally Posted by MKHunt;15286506
Rgr this. I game at 100% settings then fold at 100% on GPUs and CPU when I'm not gaming. I reboot every 12 hours because OCZ SSDs are awful.

50k step WU? Jellyyyyyy. 40 million for my GPU WUs

Isn't the problem the controller not the SSD itself?

 

[arvidab]

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Originally Posted by nvspace126;15283506
I actually have two questions, is it really worth running the SMP considering my GPU output? And is there another way to optimize the speed of the SMP? (My sig rig is the one doing the folding)

Get the 470 on -advmethods, how you would do that depends what client you use, and the GPU will be using very little CPU cycles and therefor improve SMP PPD (tho the card will be running hotter).

Clock that 1090T to at least 3.8 and get bigadv going in a VM, for that you probably want a better cooler. There are several guides on here which go through it but I use snippets from several.

 

[nvspace126]

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Originally Posted by arvidab;15287939
Get the 470 on -advmethods, how you would do that depends what client you use, and the GPU will be using very little CPU cycles and therefor improve SMP PPD (tho the card will be running hotter).

Clock that 1090T to at least 3.8 and get bigadv going in a VM, for that you probably want a better cooler. There are several guides on here which go through it but I use snippets from several.

I'll try to develop an OC setup than, I'll just wait a couple of days as I'm in a bid for a second 470. I've been doing this for two days now, and I already feel like a buying a second PC for folding

And thanks everyone for the reassuring words concerning the CPU continuous usage, makes a noob less stress about the issue.

Continuing with another question, would a 430 be a good card for folding? I'm looking for something inexpensive to add to my parents PC, and run it while their not at home. They have a cheap integrated card as it is, so any kind of card would be an improvement, so I thought of making a small upgrade that might help in ppd ratio.

 

[arvidab]

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Originally Posted by nvspace126;15288311
I've been doing this for two days now, and I already feel like a buying a second PC for folding

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That's the spirit mate!