TPU's F@H Team

[[Ion]]

I don't like my vrm to be over 70c so i wouldn't say its safe... I recommend the 9600GSO it has more folding power then the 9500gt. If you can get your hands on a cheap 8800GT or 9800GT(low power or not) i would go that way

I'll second this, the 9600GSO gets about 4K-4.5K PPD and is only ~$50 used. Another good option is a used 8800GT, they are usually $60-70 used (Here's one for $65)

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I'll second this, the 9600GSO gets about 4K-4.5K PPD and is only ~$50 used. Another good option is a used 8800GT, they are usually $60-70 used (Here's one for $65)

But it has to be one of the "good" GSO's, one with either 384 or 768MB DDR3.

 

[NastyHabits]

When I bought my 2 9600GSO's in June, I thought that I'd end up around 12th position. I'm at 15th and will be pushed down 2 spots in the next few days with what DD and POSPC are doing. If my friend does what I think he will, I'll end up another spot lower. 12.5K and 18th place!?! Prediction: 900K in 24 hours!

I hear ya. I actually got in the top 20 for about 3 days once. I figured once I get a second card, I should put out about 12K PPD. They way we're going, and by the time I save the money, I doubt that will be enough. I'll need it just to keep in my current top 25 spot. Oh well.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I hear ya. I actually got in the top 20 for about 3 days once. I figured once I get a second card, I should put out about 12K PPD. They way we're going, and by the time I save the money, I doubt that will be enough. I'll need it just to keep in my current top 25 spot. Oh well.

Non verbal communication is so hard on these forums, for me anyway. I'm not about where I end up on the charts but rather the fact that 12K may soon not be enough to be in the top 20. I'm celebrating the success of our team and the dedication of our members.
NH, lets hope that G300 unleashes a plethora of used 260/216's for us to snatch up. Or even big rebates on new ones.

 

[theonedub]

I'd see if you could clock the core down a bit and try to get the shaders to the next plateau. I've been folding with mine for months straight at 705/1782/900 (mem. I just left at stock, even downclocking it shouldn't lower PPD)

Did not have a lot of time but before I went to bed I upped the shader to 1620 and it passed a 12+hr run. Probably crack the 1700mark this weekend

Any suggestions on safe clocks on a GTX 275? Right now I have it at stock core and mem with shaders OCed to 1584. Its a BFG GTX 275 OC edition. Can't live having the GTX shader lower than the GSO

 

[hertz9753]

Did not have a lot of time but before I went to bed I upped the shader to 1620 and it passed a 12+hr run. Probably crack the 1700mark this weekend

Any suggestions on safe clocks on a GTX 275? Right now I have it at stock core and mem with shaders OCed to 1584. Its a BFG GTX 275 OC edition. Can't live having the GTX shader lower than the GSO

I have both of my 275's at core 633,shaders 1656 and memory 1107.

 

[theonedub]

1656, hmmm. Ill crank it to the first strap that puts it into the 1600s and see how it runs for a few hours.

Boy, once it gets into 1600s the whine gets noticeably louder, seems like its struggling. Should I be concerned?

 

[bogmali]

I will probably have to cut down on my production to half in the coming month or two. After a heated discussion with the wife (and the fact that she wants all the rigs shut down) about the electric bill (feeling the pinch now) I've agreed to cut it down slowly.

 

[[Ion]]

I will probably have to cut down on my production to half in the coming month or two. After a heated discussion with the wife (and the fact that she wants all the rigs shut down) about the electric bill (feeling the pinch now) I've agreed to cut it down slowly.

Oh no
Sounds like we don't stand a chance against the Canucks

 

[bogmali]

Oh no
Sounds like we don't stand a chance against the Canucks

Remember, I won't shut them down right away. The HWC contest runs through the end of the month. I can relocate my farms to work (where electricity is free) and still maintain a 75K-100K PPD

 

[[Ion]]

Remember, I won't shut them down right away. The HWC contest runs through the end of the month. I can relocate my farms to work (where electricity is free) and still maintain a 75K-100K PPD

Oh, in that case
Would you mind posting pics of your farm?

 

[bogmali]

Would you mind posting pics of your farm?

Where BUCK had his posted, I also have mine but I probably need to update it

 

[mx500torid]

I will probably have to cut down on my production to half in the coming month or two. After a heated discussion with the wife (and the fact that she wants all the rigs shut down) about the electric bill (feeling the pinch now) I've agreed to cut it down slowly.

Man I know how you feel

 

[bogmali]

Will commence my total shutdown tonight.....Sorry for leaving you guys hanging but I can't have the wife giving me the cold shoulder. I will leave two farms on (4X250GTS and 2X9800GX2) while the rest will be totally shutdown until middle of this week when I relocate them. I would still be contributing 75K-100K when the rest of the rigs go back online. Once again I'm really sorry and I hope you "married" folks understand:shadedshu

I will also have 3 8800GT's going to be for sale if any of you folders want them. If not, I'll send one your way DD so you can you use it to fold (2 single slot and 1 dual).

 

[p_o_s_pc]

bogmali I'm not married but i still understand... BTW you could "relocate" the rigs to my house


btw is your wife mad about the heat,noise or cost?(or all the above?)

 

[bogmali]

bogmali I'm not married but i still understand... BTW you could "relocate" the rigs to my house


btw is your wife mad about the heat,noise or cost?(or all the above?)

The cost for the most part. I am relocating them and will still be folding for team TPU

 

[oily_17]

The cost for the most part. I am relocating them and will still be folding for team TPU

I am with you on the wife thing...the hardware cost I can, just about, get away with.But the noise and cost of running them day to day is hard to explain off.

I have now moved most of my rigs to the attic (out of sight, out of mind) and set aside some of my ££ for upgrades to pay the extra electric bill

Your dedication is very much appreciated and, understood how much it takes to put out those sort of PPD

 

[DanishDevil]

Very well-put oily. You have done above and beyond what is expected of the average folder, and family comes first. Best of luck smoothing things over with the wife.

Something's not right with my cards. When gaming, I freeze, and have to bring up task manager to get the game running again, and then one of my cards stays at 2D clocks and does nothing. They both fold fine, but I think I may have a bad card. Hopefully I won't have to RMA one. Going to be doing some further testing tonight (hopefully).

 

[oily_17]

and then one of my cards stays at 2D clocks and does nothing. They both fold fine, but I think I may have a bad card. ).

I have had that problem with one of my folding rigs, not sure if it is a bad card or just something with W7 and drivers.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

I think it maybe a driver problem.Does it go into 3dclocks when you game or benchmark?

 

[DanishDevil]

I haven't really had a chance to test as I've been running around like crazy lately. I was hoping to have a chance to do it this weekend, but alas. Life happens.

 

[bogmali]

Would you mind posting pics of your farm?

Here ya go

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1472919&postcount=20

 

[DanishDevil]

Man, I'm surprised at how many are on water. That's a lot of work to get those loops hooked up.

 

[[Ion]]

Here ya go

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showpost.php?p=1472919&postcount=20

Wow, that's awesome! I hope someday to have a farm like that!

 

[NastyHabits]

Man, I'm surprised at how many are on water. That's a lot of work to get those loops hooked up.

Mine are on water too. It's a bit of a P-I-T-A, but once you've done a couple, it's no big deal. Plus, the lower temps help your equipment last longer.