Official 2009 Chimp Challenge thread - Page 10

somedude79 · 5th May 2009, 1:14 AM

PS3 chugging away, and 8800GTX also.

I'm new to this stuff, so my question is can I run the CPU and GPU client on my PC at the same time?

Will keep searching for the answer somewhere, bu tpost if you know.

Thx.

Imitation · 5th May 2009, 1:26 AM

24 Hour outputs as of 0100 CST

Code:

maximum monkey	Maximum PC Magazine         505,362
OCNChimpin 	Overclock.net               432,399
EVGApes	        folding@evga                316,147
Monkey Bollocks	Overclockers Australia      312,711
T32monkeys	www.overclockers.com         73,588
[H]ardApe    	[H]ardOCP                    36,654	
TSCh!mp	        TSC! Russia                  9,278
CPChimps	Custom PC & bit-tech          1,888

Alba · 5th May 2009, 2:35 AM

I'm in using the GPU. Strange thing is, when I 1st tried folding on the 4870X2, the GPU was only under 30% load but now it's costantly at 99%. I wonder what changed? Still using the same client and same 9.4 drivers. I also OCed the core to 840MHz coz at default it only sits in 2D speed of 500MHz, the downside is that my PC is sucking down 480watts(i7 is also OCed), even at 2D clocks it still uses 393watts which is still way to much to leave on for long periods. Is there a way to produce high output without using so much power as my power bills are very high as it is. I mean yeah sure I could use my laptop but thats like using a lawn mower engine in a drag car and after all this is a race.
I want to help and do my bit, but to run this 24/7 will not make my wallet very happy.
So is there a way around this or is this just how it is?

bigtoyota479 · 5th May 2009, 4:17 AM

I'm trying to get a hold of SeaDave at OCF in regards to the stats page. He said he'd do it for us, so I'll let you know ASAP when I hear something.

Imitation · 5th May 2009, 4:38 AM

24 Hour outputs as of 0400 CST

Code:

maximum monkey	Maximum PC Magazine         529,799
OCNChimpin 	Overclock.net               445,715
EVGApes	        folding@evga                336,855
Monkey Bollocks	Overclockers Australia      335,097
T32monkeys	www.overclockers.com         76,856
[H]ardApe    	[H]ardOCP                    38,066	
TSCh!mp	        TSC! Russia                  8,886
CPChimps	Custom PC & bit-tech          3,263

trevor68 · 5th May 2009, 6:51 AM

Whatever is the world coming too, the RED BAR OF DHOOM, is now a very soothing pastely shade of turquoise?

portstevo · 5th May 2009, 7:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussie-revhead

Yeah sorry the others are in the garage, I always get 20 questions when I go out there ......

Can we track the progress somewhere ?

you haven't got team viewer set up for remoting in?

anyhow, as chopper would say, harden the f**k up and go out there and change them

chestRcopRpot · 5th May 2009, 7:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussie-revhead

Yeah sorry the others are in the garage, I always get 20 questions when I go out there ......

Can we track the progress somewhere ?

You have 21.5 hours left to somehow sneak out there before the starting time

A stats page will be available when it starts.

mitsimonsta · 5th May 2009, 7:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alba

I'm in using the GPU. Strange thing is, when I 1st tried folding on the 4870X2, the GPU was only under 30% load but now it's costantly at 99%. I wonder what changed?

The ATi core is getting more and more efficient.... this is a good thing because more folding gets done, and faster

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alba

I also OCed the core to 840MHz coz at default it only sits in 2D speed of 500MHz, the downside is that my PC is sucking down 480watts(i7 is also OCed), even at 2D clocks it still uses 393watts which is still way to much to leave on for long periods.

Can you force 3D clocks on it with RivaTuner or similar? That will maximise output.

I have no idea how much juice my Q9550/dual-4870/HX-620 box is pulling.... and it really doesn't matter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alba

Is there a way to produce high output without using so much power as my power bills are very high as it is. I mean yeah sure I could use my laptop but thats like using a lawn mower engine in a drag car and after all this is a race.

What's a very high power bill? I've had multiple $1K and higher bills over many years. Sniper has had a few big ones too.

This is one of the bad things about folding... the power prices have been going up quite remarkably. Here in NSW, we are looking at a 40% increase over the next 12 months, mainly because of the government's incompetence in building new power generation, high-voltage lines and replacing cables. The Sydney CBD has had 3 power outages in the last few months because a cable was supposed to be replaced but has not been.

And on top of that, our PC's get more and more power hungry. It's a worrying thing. PSU's have gone from 400-450W when I started folding, to 500-600W when the SMP client came out, now the GPU client really needs well over 600W - especially a multi-card system.

There's guys with 4x nVidia cards in a single chassis, numerous dual-4870X2 machines.... I shudder at the thought of the power costs that these boxes must rack up with their 800W and higher PSU's.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alba

I want to help and do my bit, but to run this 24/7 will not make my wallet very happy.
So is there a way around this or is this just how it is?

Suck it up Princess.... you will be doing this for about 20 days, some guys like Fat8oy & Teddy have 10 machines with multiple GPU's in each. They run these overclocked, and 24/7/365. Just makes up appreciate how crazy some of us bastards are for the cause.

And thanks for giving us a hand for the competition

chestRcopRpot · 5th May 2009, 7:41 AM

Mitsi, you can can make some decent ppd/w boxen still.

I have one pc that pulls 600w at the wall that does 31200ppd. whereas a year ago before the gpu client i was doing 4k ppd max on a box and which was pulling 400w. So comparing now to last year i can build 1 pc that does 8 times the points for 1.5 times the power.

aussie-revhead · 5th May 2009, 7:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chestRcopRpot

You have 21.5 hours left to somehow sneak out there before the starting time

A stats page will be available when it starts.

I will get it done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by portstevo

you haven't got team viewer set up for remoting in?

What is that ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by portstevo

anyhow, as chopper would say, harden the f**k up and go out there and change them

Yes Uncle Chop Chop ...

trevor68 · 5th May 2009, 7:48 AM

Mmm yeah, you really do need to define "high" when it comes to powerbills around this place.

My own varies from $500-$800 regularly, and there are much sillier ones than that around. (looking at you Teddy!).

Samuka · 5th May 2009, 7:58 AM

Hi,

Im on the point of being throttled with my connection. How much does fold use in bandwidth?

DJ_Hippster · 5th May 2009, 8:03 AM

Just loaded my 4870 up.

Fold fold Fold!

* Added my Xeon now too!

portstevo · 5th May 2009, 8:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussie-revhead

What is that ?

http://www.teamviewer.com/

basically it is like remote desktop or vnc, except it will punch a hole in the NAT for you (save port redirects etc) and it wont kill GPU folding (where traditional remote desktop will)

oh, that and it is free for personal use!

5th May 2009, 1:14 AM	#136
somedude79 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3	Simple Question PS3 chugging away, and 8800GTX also. I'm new to this stuff, so my question is can I run the CPU and GPU client on my PC at the same time? Will keep searching for the answer somewhere, bu tpost if you know. Thx.

5th May 2009, 2:35 AM	#138
Alba Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Shellharbour Posts: 4,752	I'm in using the GPU. Strange thing is, when I 1st tried folding on the 4870X2, the GPU was only under 30% load but now it's costantly at 99%. I wonder what changed? Still using the same client and same 9.4 drivers. I also OCed the core to 840MHz coz at default it only sits in 2D speed of 500MHz, the downside is that my PC is sucking down 480watts(i7 is also OCed), even at 2D clocks it still uses 393watts which is still way to much to leave on for long periods. Is there a way to produce high output without using so much power as my power bills are very high as it is. I mean yeah sure I could use my laptop but thats like using a lawn mower engine in a drag car and after all this is a race. I want to help and do my bit, but to run this 24/7 will not make my wallet very happy. So is there a way around this or is this just how it is? __________________ Join the OCAU HWBOT Team

5th May 2009, 6:51 AM	#141
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,352	Whatever is the world coming too, the RED BAR OF DHOOM, is now a very soothing pastely shade of turquoise? __________________ Junglewraiths Gaming http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c.../un=boky/t=24/

5th May 2009, 7:41 AM	#145
chestRcopRpot Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Townsville, QLD Posts: 2,715	Mitsi, you can can make some decent ppd/w boxen still. I have one pc that pulls 600w at the wall that does 31200ppd. whereas a year ago before the gpu client i was doing 4k ppd max on a box and which was pulling 400w. So comparing now to last year i can build 1 pc that does 8 times the points for 1.5 times the power. __________________ folding

5th May 2009, 7:48 AM	#147
trevor68 Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Canberra Posts: 3,352	Mmm yeah, you really do need to define "high" when it comes to powerbills around this place. My own varies from $500-$800 regularly, and there are much sillier ones than that around. (looking at you Teddy!). __________________ Junglewraiths Gaming http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c.../un=boky/t=24/

5th May 2009, 4:17 AM	#139
bigtoyota479 New Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 10	I'm trying to get a hold of SeaDave at OCF in regards to the stats page. He said he'd do it for us, so I'll let you know ASAP when I hear something.

5th May 2009, 7:58 AM	#148
Samuka Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melbourne Posts: 342	Hi, Im on the point of being throttled with my connection. How much does fold use in bandwidth?

5th May 2009, 8:03 AM	#149
DJ_Hippster Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Adelaide, Australia Posts: 497	Just loaded my 4870 up. Fold fold Fold! * Added my Xeon now too! __________________ Air-Stream Community Wireless Network Desktop: i7-3770, Intel DB75EN, 16GB DDR3, Samsung 840Pro 256GB, Lian-Li PC-A17 \| Server: i7-3770S, Intel DQ77MK, 32GB DDR3, 3x 3TB WD RED, Kingston 120GB V300 SSD, Antec NSK2480B NO CLICKY CLICKY Last edited by DJ_Hippster; 5th May 2009 at 8:17 AM.