TPU's WCG/BOINC Team

Super Firm Tofu · May 11, 2024

AusWolf said:
Why Ada? Just pop an old midrange Pascal in there and get crackin'!

As for me, I'm a secret member here, as I use BOINC for Einstein@Home, which doesn't register as folding or crunching on TPU, but that's fine.

We do have a TPU team there, though.

Mainly for the efficiency. Because power, and now cooling that it's summer, is expensive here, I want to maximize the work units done per watt. Sounds silly, but it's one of the things I enjoy about crunching/folding. I've done both in the past, but I took a break for a while.

I'll have to look into Einstein@home, I've seen the name but don't know what type of research they're doing.

*edit*

lol. I guess it's not technically summer here, but it's been over 90F (33C) here this week, and it's just getting started. Almost time to need the AC to keep it at/under 78F/26C in the house.

AusWolf · May 11, 2024

Super Firm Tofu said:
Mainly for the efficiency. Because power, and now cooling that it's summer, is expensive here, I want to maximize the work units done per watt. Sounds silly, but it's one of the things I enjoy about crunching/folding. I've done both in the past, but I took a break for a while.

I'll have to look into Einstein@home, I've seen the name but don't know what type of research they're doing.

*edit*

lol. I guess it's not technically summer here, but it's been over 90F (33C) here this week, and it's just getting started. Almost time to need the AC to keep it at/under 78F/26C in the house.

Here.

I've also used Milkyway@Home and Universe@Home in the past, but they only have CPU WUs, that's why I switched. Universe@Home doesn't even have a TPU team, unfortunately.

33 °C in May is hot! :eek:

Here, in the middle of England, it's been about 5-10 °C cold and cloudy until about a week or so ago, so personally, I've never missed some sunny warmth so much.

phill · May 13, 2024

AusWolf said:
Why Ada? Just pop an old midrange Pascal in there and get crackin'!

As for me, I'm a secret member here, as I use BOINC for Einstein@Home, which doesn't register as folding or crunching on TPU, but that's fine.

We do have a TPU team there, though.

Secret?? No secrets here

I'm there as well, as Milkyway, Rosetta and FAH.. Trouble with having so many different ones you can do.. Maybe I should have a machine for each and see how I go....

Super Firm Tofu said:
Mainly for the efficiency. Because power, and now cooling that it's summer, is expensive here, I want to maximize the work units done per watt. Sounds silly, but it's one of the things I enjoy about crunching/folding. I've done both in the past, but I took a break for a while.

I'll have to look into Einstein@home, I've seen the name but don't know what type of research they're doing.

*edit*

lol. I guess it's not technically summer here, but it's been over 90F (33C) here this week, and it's just getting started. Almost time to need the AC to keep it at/under 78F/26C in the house.

I can't say I blame you on that one... I did a day when I had things running overnight (not everything but a fair amount!!) and I think the day ended and I was billed for 70kW alone in that one day.... If I go by the standard rate of charge for the kW here, that would be nearly £20 of electric... Utterly mental... Anyone care to do a guess of what it actually cost me??........

If you'd like I could add the stats in but I'm coming up to 6 years doing this in July and I'm feeling like I need a break from it! So if anyone would like that flame........

It's great to have you here

I hope you enjoy your time!! And please feel free to put up some posts regarding the hardware setups and such for what you're doing, its all great to see and gives the forum in this area a bit of a wake up as it can be aside from me putting up the stats every day, a tad bit quiet......

AusWolf · May 14, 2024

phill said:
Secret?? No secrets here I'm there as well, as Milkyway, Rosetta and FAH.. Trouble with having so many different ones you can do.. Maybe I should have a machine for each and see how I go....

I can't say I blame you on that one... I did a day when I had things running overnight (not everything but a fair amount!!) and I think the day ended and I was billed for 70kW alone in that one day.... If I go by the standard rate of charge for the kW here, that would be nearly £20 of electric... Utterly mental... Anyone care to do a guess of what it actually cost me??........

If you'd like I could add the stats in but I'm coming up to 6 years doing this in July and I'm feeling like I need a break from it! So if anyone would like that flame........

It's great to have you here I hope you enjoy your time!! And please feel free to put up some posts regarding the hardware setups and such for what you're doing, its all great to see and gives the forum in this area a bit of a wake up as it can be aside from me putting up the stats every day, a tad bit quiet......

70 kW in one night? What kind of machine did that? :eek:

phill · May 19, 2024

AusWolf said:
70 kW in one night? What kind of machine did that?

That was for the day!

I think I had about 12 running, including a couple of Dell R730 servers... I was making the most of the power/price!!

Just waiting for the next day to come across

I'll see if I can grab a list of what's there

Arjai · Jun 24, 2024

I am leaving for a little Holiday on my Motorcycle so, I will be turning off my home computers. I will be back sometime Friday, or Saturday, to resume crunching. I will be taking my Laptop along so I may check in, once or twice.. But mostly it is for navigation and planning, from a hotel room, somewhere. I am all packed, just need a few more minutes to double check, and I am off. Take care!!

phill · Jun 25, 2024

Arjai said:
I am leaving for a little Holiday on my Motorcycle so, I will be turning off my home computers. I will be back sometime Friday, or Saturday, to resume crunching. I will be taking my Laptop along so I may check in, once or twice.. But mostly it is for navigation and planning, from a hotel room, somewhere. I am all packed, just need a few more minutes to double check, and I am off. Take care!!

Have an amazing time @Arjai but most importantly be safe and take care of yourself

Look forward to hearing all about it on your return!!

Arjai · Jun 30, 2024

Ok, got back a few hours ago, took a nap and unpacked and started some laundry. All went well (ish) and I will provide more later in the week. Got 2 machines up and running, now. I am gonna chill with some Youtube and laundry, then hit the sack, got a 12 hour shift tomorrow.
:lovetpu:

phill · Aug 9, 2024

Well I've been able to get a few PCs on over night, so I'm hoping it'll all pay off!!

Not too bad a rates for the day I don't think!

Wonder if they'll make me much cash tonight....

1530 UK EDIT - Best get things shutting down soon!! Starting to get expensive now!!

System Name	Nebulon B
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	MSi PRO B650M-A WiFi
Cooling	be quiet! Dark Rock 4
Memory	2x 24 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800
Video Card(s)	AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB
Storage	2 TB Corsair MP600 GS, 2 TB Corsair MP600 R2, 4 + 8 TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5"
Display(s)	Dell S3422DWG, 7" Waveshare touchscreen
Case	Kolink Citadel Mesh black
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z333 2.1 speakers, AKG Y50 headphones
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime GX-750
Mouse	Logitech MX Master 2S
Keyboard	Logitech G413 SE
Software	Windows 10 Pro

System Name	Not so complete or overkill - There are others!! Just no room to put! :D
Processor	Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Motherboard	Asus Zenith 2 Extreme Alpha
Cooling	Lots!! Dual GTX 560 rads with D5 pumps for each rad. One rad for each component
Memory	Viper Steel 4 x 16GB DDR4 3600MHz not sure on the timings... Probably still at 2667!! :(
Video Card(s)	Asus Strix 3090 with front and rear active full cover water blocks
Storage	I'm bound to forget something here - 250GB OS, 2 x 1TB NVME, 2 x 1TB SSD, 4TB SSD, 2 x 8TB HD etc...
Display(s)	3 x Dell 27" S2721DGFA @ 7680 x 1440P @ 144Hz or 165Hz - working on it!!
Case	The big Thermaltake that looks like a Case Mods
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1600W T2
Mouse	Corsair thingy
Keyboard	Razer something or other....
VR HMD	No headset yet
Software	Windows 11 OS... Not a fan!!
Benchmark Scores	I've actually never benched it!! Too busy with WCG and FAH and not gaming! :( :( Not OC'd it!! :(

System Name	Nebulon B
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	MSi PRO B650M-A WiFi
Cooling	be quiet! Dark Rock 4
Memory	2x 24 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5-4800
Video Card(s)	AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB
Storage	2 TB Corsair MP600 GS, 2 TB Corsair MP600 R2, 4 + 8 TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5"
Display(s)	Dell S3422DWG, 7" Waveshare touchscreen
Case	Kolink Citadel Mesh black
Audio Device(s)	Logitech Z333 2.1 speakers, AKG Y50 headphones
Power Supply	Seasonic Prime GX-750
Mouse	Logitech MX Master 2S
Keyboard	Logitech G413 SE
Software	Windows 10 Pro

System Name	Not so complete or overkill - There are others!! Just no room to put! :D
Processor	Ryzen Threadripper 3970X
Motherboard	Asus Zenith 2 Extreme Alpha
Cooling	Lots!! Dual GTX 560 rads with D5 pumps for each rad. One rad for each component
Memory	Viper Steel 4 x 16GB DDR4 3600MHz not sure on the timings... Probably still at 2667!! :(
Video Card(s)	Asus Strix 3090 with front and rear active full cover water blocks
Storage	I'm bound to forget something here - 250GB OS, 2 x 1TB NVME, 2 x 1TB SSD, 4TB SSD, 2 x 8TB HD etc...
Display(s)	3 x Dell 27" S2721DGFA @ 7680 x 1440P @ 144Hz or 165Hz - working on it!!
Case	The big Thermaltake that looks like a Case Mods
Audio Device(s)	Onboard
Power Supply	EVGA 1600W T2
Mouse	Corsair thingy
Keyboard	Razer something or other....
VR HMD	No headset yet
Software	Windows 11 OS... Not a fan!!
Benchmark Scores	I've actually never benched it!! Too busy with WCG and FAH and not gaming! :( :( Not OC'd it!! :(

System Name	Bay2- Lowerbay/ HP 3770/T3500-2+T3500-3+T3500-4/ Opti-Con/Orange/White/Grey
Processor	i3 2120's/ i7 3770/ x5670's/ i5 2400/Ryzen 2700/Ryzen 2700/R7 3700x
Motherboard	HP UltraSlim's/ HP mid size/ Dell T3500 workstation's/ Dell 390/B450 AorusM/B450 AorusM/B550 AorusM
Cooling	All stock coolers/Grey has an H-60
Memory	2GB/ 4GB/ 12 GB 3 chan/ 4GB sammy/T-Force 16GB 3200/XPG 16GB 3000/Ballistic 3600 16GB
Video Card(s)	HD2000's/ HD 2000/ 1 MSI GT710,2x MSI R7 240's/ HD4000/ Red Dragon 580/Sapphire 580/Sapphire 580
Storage	?HDD's/ 500 GB-er's/ 500 GB/2.5 Samsung 500GB HDD+WD Black 1TB/ WD Black 500GB M.2/Corsair MP600 M.2
Display(s)	1920x1080/ ViewSonic VX24568 between the rest/1080p TV-Grey
Case	HP 8200 UltraSlim's/ HP 8200 mid tower/Dell T3500's/ Dell 390/SilverStone Kublai KL06/NZXT H510 W x2
Audio Device(s)	Sonic Master/ onboard's/ Beeper's!
Power Supply	19.5 volt bricks/ Dell PSU/ 525W sumptin/ same/Seasonic 750 80+Gold/EVGA 500 80+/Antec 650 80+Gold
Mouse	cheap GigaWire930, CMStorm Havoc + Logitech M510 wireless/iGear usb x2/MX 900 wireless kit 4 Grey
Keyboard	Dynex, 2 no name, SYX and a Logitech. All full sized and USB. MX900 kit for Grey
Software	Mint 18 Sylvia/ Opti-Con Mint KDE/ T3500's on Kubuntu/HP 3770 is Win 10/Win 10 Pro/Win 10 Pro/Win10
Benchmark Scores	World Community Grid is my benchmark!!

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