*** F@H Tech Assistance Thread ***

[PHaS3]

do you have your monitoring program set to last 3 frames?
are you doing anything else on the PC at the same time?
have you tried playing with the values for FLUSH_INTERVAL?

I do have them set, yeah... Still only getting 1180.70 now...

I attached a screenshot... Appreciate the assistance.

Edit : Lol i figured out the issue... was my bad... I set "cpuusage=" to 25 in the config... Stupid... set it to 100 now and its flying ...

Live and learn I guess.... Sorry about that.

Since i fixed that little stupidity leak i had with the client settings, my issue is sorted... I now get 3907.12 PPD... I'll fiddle more with FLUSH_INTERVAL values tomorrow. I checked the monitoring app too, it is set to last 3 frames.

I cant wait to move my folding over to the rig im dedicating to it. Folding 24/7 ftw

Thanks again for your help...

 

[Chicken Patty]

My 5770 put out as much or more than that 5850. Something def. Seems off. Hope you figure it out soon.

 

[popswala]

i'm such a noob. I have the client and its running right now. i'm just not sure if theres a seup for it or something. I have the display up or the protein strand but i dont think its calculating anything. i just got it to see what its all about and see what mine does.

looking at the tray icon it says working 300/2500. whats that? lol

sys specs:
msi k9n2 sli plat
amd phenom 9600be 2.3 am2+
ocz fatality 1066mhz 2gbx4 running at 800mhz
xfx gts250 512mb

i'm currently in the market for another gpu for sli

 

[Chicken Patty]

i'm such a noob. I have the client and its running right now. i'm just not sure if theres a seup for it or something. I have the display up or the protein strand but i dont think its calculating anything. i just got it to see what its all about and see what mine does.

looking at the tray icon it says working 300/2500. whats that? lol

sys specs:
msi k9n2 sli plat
amd phenom 9600be 2.3 am2+
ocz fatality 1066mhz 2gbx4 running at 800mhz
xfx gts250 512mb

i'm currently in the market for another gpu for sli

Bro, I'm probably no help since I just got into folding myself. But you can download F@HMON to follow the progress of the work being done. Also a temp monitoring program should indicate higher GPU temps if it's doing some work.

 

[popswala]

i'm not gettin it. I tried settin up client. but it says FAHlog.txt doesn't exist. i save a blank .txt and saved it there but got nothin. hmm. is there something i have to register on like make an account or join tema for it to work. i tried readin forums and lookin round but im not really seeing anything for what im looking for.

 

[Chicken Patty]

i'm not gettin it. I tried settin up client. but it says FAHlog.txt doesn't exist. i save a blank .txt and saved it there but got nothin. hmm. is there something i have to register on like make an account or join tema for it to work. i tried readin forums and lookin round but im not really seeing anything for what im looking for.

When you open FAHMON, go to "Clients" > Add new client. Then you should be able to name it and point it to where the shortcut is. once you do it should display it in the window.

 

[hertz9753]

i'm not gettin it. I tried settin up client. but it says FAHlog.txt doesn't exist. i save a blank .txt and saved it there but got nothin. hmm. is there something i have to register on like make an account or join tema for it to work. i tried readin forums and lookin round but im not really seeing anything for what im looking for.

Have you configured your folding client with the the team number 50711 and entered a user name? You need to right click on the folding icon in your tray and click on configure. BTW don't use the viewer.(I think that is what you are calling the display)

 

[popswala]

i did the set up client but im gettin the error that the FAHlog.txt doesn't exist. i made a .txt and saved it in there. still nothing.

I put in the team # and i dont see anything different. when i click status it opens a web page and says 27% progress. thats the only error i get. so basically im missing a file.

 

[popswala]

im such a tard. i found it and its loading up now. the file was in a diff spot. im good now.
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i hope..lol

 

[Chicken Patty]

im such a tard. i found it and its loading up now. the file was in a diff spot. im good now.
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i hope..lol

Keep us posted.

 

[popswala]

will do. i appreciate it.

this thing just does a bunch of calculations in the back ground rite? so now its running and i dont have to do anything with it. just let it run.

 

[Chicken Patty]

will do. i appreciate it.

this thing just does a bunch of calculations in the back ground rite? so now its running and i dont have to do anything with it. just let it run.

Set it and forget it It's running, then you're job is done.

 

[hertz9753]

will do. i appreciate it.

this thing just does a bunch of calculations in the back ground rite? so now its running and i dont have to do anything with it. just let it run.

Keep an eye on your GPU temp. and up the fan if it gets to hot. I like to keep mine below 80c.

 

[popswala]

will do. i normally leave it on auto but i'll turn it on so i can watch temp. thanks for the heads up.

 

[Networker4321]

Hope I am not thread crapping as I am new here. ( But am an Ultimate Member over at TechIMO for F@H) Having an issue they can't [apparently] assist on this one issue.

Running an XFX GTS 250 in a rig I built ( first one actually ) CoolerMaster Full ATX tower, E2160 duo @ 1.80gHZ, 4 GB OZR mem, Foxconn ( Napa ) mobo, ST3200 SATA 320 gb, 850W Corsair PSU, Blue Orb cooler, Vista Home Premium (sp3).

Using EVGA Precision for monitoring temps and what little OC that I do. FahMon is where the problem comes to light. Running the F@H 6.23 Client as a service under windows as well as the due CPU. Only one CPU providing a measly 106PPD. The GTS 250 will give me 555-6K PPD BUT, immediately after getting a WU I get the red flag, "HUNG" in parenthesis and PPD drops back to 106PPD.

I stop the service, restart it every time and it goes to yellow but with all data fields back and the PPD back to 5-7 ppd, depending on the WU(s).

I have considered uninstalling and re-installing the service. Right now the core is at 803, shader at 1997 and the mem clock at 1180.

Any ideas out there?

Thanks in advance.

 

[BUCK NASTY]

Hope I am not thread crapping as I am new here. ( But am an Ultimate Member over at TechIMO for F@H) Having an issue they can't [apparently] assist on this one issue.

Running an XFX GTS 250 in a rig I built ( first one actually ) CoolerMaster Full ATX tower, E2160 duo @ 1.80gHZ, 4 GB OZR mem, Foxconn ( Napa ) mobo, ST3200 SATA 320 gb, 850W Corsair PSU, Blue Orb cooler, Vista Home Premium (sp3).

Using EVGA Precision for monitoring temps and what little OC that I do. FahMon is where the problem comes to light. Running the F@H 6.23 Client as a service under windows as well as the due CPU. Only one CPU providing a measly 106PPD. The GTS 250 will give me 555-6K PPD BUT, immediately after getting a WU I get the red flag, "HUNG" in parenthesis and PPD drops back to 106PPD.

I stop the service, restart it every time and it goes to yellow but with all data fields back and the PPD back to 5-7 ppd, depending on the WU(s).

I have considered uninstalling and re-installing the service. Right now the core is at 803, shader at 1997 and the mem clock at 1180.

Any ideas out there?

Thanks in advance.

Uninstall the service and install the console client. I would jettison Fahmon and use HFM.net for monitoring. I also saw your posts @ Techimo and you have the telltale signs of a driver crash. I'm sure it's due to the high clocks on you card. Make sure you rule out that possibility before moving on.

 

[Networker4321]

Buck,

Thanks for the response. We only have 21 folders left over here out of 450 members. It's a dying art over here with the exception of newbs wanting a "build list" ( Which we accommodate ).

I will slow down the clock speed first on the 250, it's at 64C, fairly cool compared to the 295 duo which is perking away at 15K PPD right now,if that doesn't work I will pursue the next, slightly more drastic steps.

Really appreciate the return post. The majority of my real expertise is in networking. I have been a Sales consultant 25 years. But i love building rigs for folding!


Hope to be able to return the favor.

 

[hertz9753]

Buck,

Thanks for the response. We only have 21 folders left over here out of 450 members. It's a dying art over here with the exception of newbs wanting a "build list" ( Which we accommodate ).

I will slow down the clock speed first on the 250, it's at 64C, fairly cool compared to the 295 duo which is perking away at 15K PPD right now,if that doesn't work I will pursue the next, slightly more drastic steps.

Really appreciate the return post. The majority of my real expertise is in networking. I have been a Sales consultant 25 years. But i love building rigs for folding!


Hope to be able to return the favor.

Is that GTX 295 running stock?

 

[Networker4321]

Hertz,

It's a dual GTX 295 but yes, I have it cranked up about 15 points to 576,1242 and 1008 on the core/shader,mem, It is folding today at 15K PPD. Awsome board, running under an E7500, 2.93GHZ Intel duo core. 4GB Gold standard OZR mem and the best mobo in my experience. Gigabyte GA-EP45-P45, 1000W Rosewill PSU and GPU3 is an 8500 GT which FahMon treats like a CPU, either that or I am getting sh_y jobs that take 3 days to complete for 76 points,,,

Looks like you are a folder. Any other questions, let me know.

Thanks,

 

[hertz9753]

Hertz,

It's a dual GTX 295 but yes, I have it cranked up about 15 points to 576,1242 and 1008 on the core/shader,mem, It is folding today at 15K PPD. Awsome board, running under an E7500, 2.93GHZ Intel duo core. 4GB Gold standard OZR mem and the best mobo in my experience. Gigabyte GA-EP45-P45, 1000W Rosewill PSU and GPU3 is an 8500 GT which FahMon treats like a CPU, either that or I am getting sh_y jobs that take 3 days to complete for 76 points,,,

Looks like you are a folder. Any other questions, let me know.

Thanks,

On your GTX 295, do you have a fan in the middle or on the end? Just wondering if you have dual pcb's or one on your card.

 

[Networker4321]

dual pcb's, had to go look at the fan, good thing there is a window on that side, it's in the middle. Gave $509 for it on NewEgg last October. It IS a sweet card.

 

[hertz9753]

dual pcb's, had to go look at the fan, good thing there is a window on that side, it's in the middle. Gave $509 for it on NewEgg last October. It IS a sweet card.

You have a single pcb, with two GPUs. Meaning that half of your exhaust goes into your case. It's called a GTX 295 co-op. I have a GTX 275 co-op(GTS 250/GTX 275)

 

[popswala]

Looking at recent post (by networker4321). I noticed my PPD seems to always be diff. I find it odd that it hasn't gone over 200. At this moment its at 39.73. I'm also running a gts 250. In fact I have 2 in there but there not connected by sli. I'm currently waiting for a flex bridge cause the sli tabs aren't in line. That sucks. I have my sys under system specs. My alienware laptop w/ dual 260m is getting round 800 PPD w/o overclock since I haven't figured how to unlock that option. On my dual gts 250's my overclock on them is:

Core: 845
Shader: 2098
Memory: 1150
GPU1 temp: 47
GPU2 temp: 34

Any idea on how to raise the PPD? I've been actively folding on both pc's since my first post in this thread. And I've been slowly moving up. Feeling pretty good bout that. lol. I noticed that alot of ppl have higher points w/ low WU's. I'm getting low points on each WU. Does having a higher PPD increase points for each WU? jw. Cause if that's the case then I definitely need to raise that.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

Pops, you're running the uni-processor client. You want the GPU client, follow the directions here. (directions for Vista apply to Win7) Good news is that you should be good for ~10,000 - 12,000 PPD, which would put you in the top 20 on the team!

You could also get more points from your CPU if you wanted. You would need to switch to the SMP2 client. If you want to do this, but still want the job you're working on to complete, shut down the client, put a -pause at the end of the target line in the shortcut properties and restart the client. It will stop when finished with the WU it's working on and wait for further instructions. (you could then delete that client if you wanted to) For SMP2, go to this page, scroll down to where it says "Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7 SMP2 client console version Read this Install Guide first!(and Passkey Information)" for MPICH , not Deino, and follow the instructions given. SMP is harder to install and requires attention to detail. Having installed the GPU clients will make it easier, but pay attention to the details. You will need a passkey for SMP to get the bonuses, but not for the GPU client.

Will someone else post expected PPD with (his) CPU, please?

There's another option for the CPU. Many here Fold on their GPU's and Crunch (WCG) on their CPU's. If you're interested, just say so and I'm sure CP will help you out. Right CP?

 

[bogmali]

He's not going to get much out of that 9600BE folding (I can't remember if I even folded mine when I had it) but it will do some decent crunching.