TPU's F@H Team

[johnspack]

Merry Xmas folders!!! Fold On!!!

 

[Steevo]

All ATI folders. Please update to client 6.23 andif you are there look at your log file to see if you are on core 1.22 it can be found below.


[05:26:48] + Processing work unit
[05:26:48] Core required: FahCore_11.exe
[05:26:48] Core found.
[05:26:48] Working on queue slot 02 [December 25 05:26:48 UTC]
[05:26:48] + Working ...
[05:26:48]
[05:26:48] *------------------------------*
[05:26:48] Folding@Home GPU Core - Beta
[05:26:48] Version 1.22 (Mon Dec 8 12:57:56 PST 2008)
[05:26:48]
[05:26:48] Compiler : Microsoft (R) 32-bit C/C++ Optimizing Compiler Version 14.00.50727.762 for 80x86
[05:26:48] Build host: amoeba
[05:26:48] Board Type: AMD





If so please update your system with the following to allow full use of your GPU, and less CPU useage and bandwidth used by F@H


For Vista

Right click "Computer" click "Properties" click "Advanced System Settings" and now clikc "Enviroment Variables"

Below "System Variables" there is a option for New, click it and add the following setting untill you reach the best mix of GPU useage.

Variable Name

FLUSH_INTERVAL

Variable Value

card 4870/4850 256 up to 512
card 3870/3850 128 up to 256

When done open a command window and type

echo %FLUSH_INTERVAL%

Then check your CPU, and GPU use to what it was previously. Tweak up or down according to your wants for performance and or system response.

This only effects ATI users, and only those with the new core, and only those that are seeing less then 80-90% GPU useage and a increase of CPU use.

mhouston wrote:
In your environment, you can set FLUSH_INTERVAL to a value between 2 and 1024. This flag sets the maximum command packet size sent to the GPU. The default in the core is 16 which seems to solve the lag problems for most people, but at some added CPU overhead. People with higher-end boards can manually adjust this value until we deprecate this flag in later cores. The higher the value this flag is, the less driver overhead and lower CPU usage you will have, but there is still CPU optimization work going into later CAL releases and F@H cores. Setting this value to high will cause UI lag and potentially VPU recover and is designed more for advanced users. The lower the value, the smaller the command packet which translates into other graphics apps being able to play nice.

From the Folding at home forums, for ATI cards using the new core.


You can use the GPU-z tool available from this site to check your GPU use and also temps if you are worried.

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I used this method and was pushed from 50-60% up to 90% GPU use, as well as going from 15% CPU use on one core to 2-4% use. This changes the packet size sent to the GPU.

 

[lightofhonor]

@steevo

I'm currently using the FLUSH_INTERVAL at 1024 with no perceivable lag. Any reason I should lower it? I'm on a 4850.

 

[newtekie1]

Anyone have F@H running on an HD4670? I'd really like to get mine folding, but it seems it isn't officially supported. It should pump out work units at roughly the same speed as an HD3850.

 

[Steevo]

@steevo

I'm currently using the FLUSH_INTERVAL at 1024 with no perceivable lag. Any reason I should lower it? I'm on a 4850.

Not unless you are getting early unit ends. With mine at 1024 the first switch to a game caused the unit to bomb out. Anything more than 512 has no tangible effect on the speed of processing or the CPU load. So mine is set at 512, and I have no lag, and no issues running games at the same time.

 

[stanhemi]

Anyone have F@H running on an HD4670? I'd really like to get mine folding, but it seems it isn't officially supported. It should pump out work units at roughly the same speed as an HD3850.

To make the 4650/4670 fold; go to ATI website, searsh for SDK V1.2.1-beta.
you will be given a choice and you want to click the link to 'ati.amd.com/technology/streamingcomputing/sdkdwnld.html'.
after installing, locate your Folding@home-gpu folder and replace amdcalcl.dll and amdcalrt.dll with the new .dll files you just installed.
restart your pc. Good folding on ATI 4650/4670 cards.

somewhere around 1500-1700 ppd .

 

[BUCK NASTY]

I hope everyone else is getting their X-Mas gift from Stanford, because I'm getting mine. I have all 353pt units running right now and I hope the trend continues....

P.S. I got 2 more cards coming online early next week.

 

[stanhemi]

Wow really nice BUCK ~80k ppd ,my gift coming on December 29, can't wait..

 

[WhiteLotus]

wow


I am updating my F&H now

 

[newtekie1]

To make the 4650/4670 fold; go to ATI website, searsh for SDK V1.2.1-beta.
you will be given a choice and you want to click the link to 'ati.amd.com/technology/streamingcomputing/sdkdwnld.html'.
after installing, locate your Folding@home-gpu folder and replace amdcalcl.dll and amdcalrt.dll with the new .dll files you just installed.
restart your pc. Good folding on ATI 4650/4670 cards.

somewhere around 1500-1700 ppd .

Thanks, its up and folding, I really wanted to get it up and folding, since it is in my server which is the only PC on 24/7 in my house. So the HD4670 will be folding 24/7, I'm folding on my GTX260 now also, but not 24/7.

 

[BUCK NASTY]

Wow really nice BUCK ~80k ppd ,my gift coming on December 29, can't wait..

What card do you have coming?

 

[stanhemi]

two 8800gs comings the 29 and for my birthday January 12 a 8800gt.
I want 20k ppd's (sadly can't order from u.s.a and here the hardware are very expensive + 14% taxes)

 

[Steevo]

project 4743 548pts

 

[stanhemi]

I'm getting only 511 and 384 pt's WU.Is there a way to download new jobs like the 353 pt's

 

[lightofhonor]

I've been getting a lot of 548 point WU lately... which is fine with me cause they get 1000 more ppd then any of the others

 

[stanhemi]

I've been getting a lot of 548 point WU lately... which is fine with me cause they get 1000 more ppd then any of the others

I'm getting some 548 pt with my 4850. With my 8800gs it another storie only 511 pt or 384 pt and that drop my ppd

 

[GIGGLA]

I is f@h again with 3.2 quad core and gtx280. and also ati-3850 around 10,000 ppd I can give

Thanks for interest in the team all!

Going for top <100 woohoo!

 

[BUCK NASTY]

I is f@h again with 3.2 quad core and gtx280. and also ati-3850 around 10,000 ppd I can give

Thanks for interest in the team all!

Going for top <100 woohoo!

Welcome back Black Demon! I see your @ 200K points. It should not be long before your @ 1 million. Show us what that GTX280 can do

 

[Bow]

Sry Guys I have not been able to do any folding I lost a card and am waiting for the RMA, I also got my new motherboard so I am just waiting to change everything over just once. I should be up an folding this weekend...I hope.

Cya soon

 

[BUCK NASTY]

Sry Guys I have not been able to do any folding I lost a card and am waiting for the RMA, I also got my new motherboard so I am just waiting to change everything over just once. I should be up an folding this weekend...I hope.

Cya soon

Ohh, Nice Mobo, Are you planning on 3x Sli?

 

[mmaakk]

Ohh, Nice Mobo, Are you planning on 3x Sli?

Hey Buck, I'm taking care of this one. Hehe

...and Bow

Great combo!!! Are you thinking to go 3Way SLI in the future?

I think so as long as I can keep the cost under control

 

[hat]

I'm gonna fold when I get my 8GB Black Dragon.

 

[BUCK NASTY]

Time for some free hardware!!!

OK, some of you may have seen this before. I'm posting this because we have new guy's on the team. I have the following Free hardware available to members of the folding team. My intentions are that you will fold with the free hardware(i.e...set up addt'l rigs). You have to be active folding for more than 30 days and in the Continental US. I will pay shipping, but you must return the hardware if you can no longer fold for TPU. All Motherboards are solid performers and offer as much PPD as today's boards. I may have addt'l hardware to get you going, depending on your needs. PM me if you are interested.

1 ea Foxconn NF4SK8AA S-939 Sli MoBo
1 ea AMD Athlon64 S-939 3500+ Venice Core
1 ea GB of DDR 400 Ram

1 ea Foxconn NF4SK8AA S-939 Sli MoBo
1 ea AMD Athlon64 X2 3800 Toledo Core
1 ea GB of DDR 400 Ram

1 ea ABIT KN8-Ultra S-939 MoBo
No CPU
No Ram

 

[mmaakk]

Looks like the new WUs are pumping extra points for our team.

265,140 points yesterday. New record.

Great success!!




Edit:

Great offer Buck. Trying all the best for TPU.

I have mobos enough for now. Thanks.

Tell me when you have a GTX 295 available. I will get one for sure.

Thanks

 

[stanhemi]

Hey BUCK really nice part. If it possible i take something to let me add my 2 8800gs i'm ready to pay something. (ship to canada?) and don't worry i use it 24/7 for folding thanks