Does the folding version really matter?

[GigaHertzAddict]

I just want to make sure I'm not missing something. Does it really matter which version I use? 5.02, 5.03, 5.04?
I use the 5.02 because it's in wedo's super easy install guide. Does the 5.03 or the 5.04 do something the 5.02 does not? thanks..

[Macaholic]

From the version changes text (http://folding.stanford.edu/winchanges.txt);

RECENT CHANGES (Client):

5.04 (Console only):
- Allows configuration of the amount of memory to indicate available,
especially useful when running multiple "big unit" clients on a single
machine.
- Allows for the setting of -advmethods as a persistent option
through the Configuration.


5.03 (GUI only):
- Screen saver activation fix
- White text instead of blue
- Revised OpenGL code to handle unusual units better
- Better work unit time/frame estimation
- Fixes a redraw problem found when the main title is turned off
- Fixes issue with p268 and other WUs like it
- Fixes issue with frame time update calculation
- Fixes issues with screen saver activation
- Screen saver redraw and stability fix


5.02:
- Error checking on queue, related to big packet option.

[ChasR]

All the Windows versions use exactly the same cores and fold the same WUs so there are no performance differences. If you open the GUI window, it's going to rob some cpu cycles from the cores and slow down folding, noticeably on a slow machine and slightly on a fast one. 5.03 is subject to OpenGL conflicts when another OpenGL App is run with the GUI window open, which causes FAH, game or OS crashes.

[GigaHertzAddict]

I guess I'm going to stick with the 5.02.. thanks guys.