Folding questions.

nvidiaOCmaster · 08-12-06, 07:42 PM

I really want to get into this folding thing when I get my new rig, and from what I understand it needs to run 24/7. Would I still be able to game and such while the application is running, or do I need to get a PC dedicated to folding?

TalRW · 08-12-06, 08:02 PM

I don't know where you heard that it needs to be running 24/7 but no that isn't true. You basically install it (you want the text version) and you set it up to run as a service in the background (we can help you do that here) and it won't interfere with your games. Basically after you get it set up properly it just runs in the background and you don't have to worry about it after that. It isn't necissary to run 24/7, some people do but you don't have to.

dwschoon · 08-12-06, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nvidiaOCmaster

I really want to get into this folding thing when I get my new rig, and from what I understand it needs to run 24/7. Would I still be able to game and such while the application is running, or do I need to get a PC dedicated to folding?

First of all, you dont have to run FAH 24/7. It is a service that can be started and stopped anytime you want too. Also, it runs at a low priority, so it will only use unused cpu cycles. If any other program, i.e. a game needs cycles, Fah will surrender them. FAH will not release ram though, but there are very few wu's out right now that need a lot of ram. You can always try to run the game, or whatever program you need to use, and if you feel that FAH slows it down, just stop the service and restart when you are done. Welcome to the team if you decide to try it.

pscout · 08-12-06, 08:55 PM

We hope to see you folding with us soon

to T32 !

dicecca112 · 08-12-06, 08:57 PM

running 24/7 is what we all strive for, because it gives the most back to the program, but its not necessary

WarriorII · 08-12-06, 09:40 PM

nvidiaOCmaster · 08-13-06, 10:44 PM

Thankd for all the welcomes, but I wont be starting until after I get my new rig! but I assure you I will.

harlam357 · 08-14-06, 11:56 PM

Let us know if you have any other questions or need help getting setup when you get started... I (we) thrive on assimilating new folders.

to T32. Enjoy your stay. FYI... new guy brings the

Nexus Realized · 08-15-06, 09:37 AM

to the team !!!

Spion · 08-15-06, 09:06 PM

i just started to fold again recently after i got a dual core. now i have 2 comptuers folding for T32

AlabamaCajun · 08-15-06, 09:54 PM

Grab a

and a bunch of rigs and lets Fold!

turkey4550 · 08-16-06, 08:43 PM

I f I may I would like to ask a possible "stupid" question. I see other folders speaking of their daily progress "WU?'s?" How does one go about checking what there pc has done thus far? This is only my second day folding,(NOOB) he he.

silent bob · 08-16-06, 09:05 PM

nvidiaOCmaster
The only thing you really need to do is set up
User: silent_bob
Team: 32
and then you should be GOLDEN!! just watch those WU's rack up

oh to check your stats go to http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c...hp?s=&t=32&p=1

and you have to wait for 2 WU's to register to see any results

harlam357 · 08-16-06, 09:42 PM

What username did you choose turkey? ...and don't listen to bob there. He's got the right team but is also trying to recruit for his sub-"team".

Shame on you bob.

However you can follow the link he gave to check your stats. Just type in your username in the search box on the left.

turkey4550 · 08-16-06, 09:51 PM

Turkey4550

ah ha, I did the 1click install and did not edit my username before I started the program so it has been running for nearly 48hours under WEDO's name, lol. Oh, well, I have it right on both rigs now,I hope, hehe. Thanks for the help guys.

pscout · 08-16-06, 10:00 PM

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ah ha, I did the 1click install and did not edit my username before I started the program so it has been running for nearly 48hours under WEDO's name, lol. Oh, well, I have it right on both rigs now,I hope, hehe. Thanks for the hep guys.

...some more folding royalties to the mighty wedo

but i would not really begrudge them ... it is a good installer

turkey4550 · 08-16-06, 10:02 PM

It was very user friendly, I just wish my name was user.......

turkey4550 · 09-02-06, 06:26 PM

I have a question. I have 4 folders running at home and 1 at work. All of them have completed at least 1 WU. Why is it that only 2cpu's are showing up at F@H stats page for the last 7, and last 50 days. It did show 4 last week at 1 point, now down to 2. I have 5 PC'S FOLDING!!!!!!!Any one, any one???? I am lost. ....

LandShark · 09-02-06, 06:48 PM

to the team guys!!

Merlin7777 · 09-02-06, 07:20 PM

I have a noob question as well. does the extra SSE boost work on all work units, or only on a select few. Because I have sse and sse2, but the optimization is not shown in the client.

08-12-06, 07:42 PM	Thread Starter #1
nvidiaOCmaster Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chulak	Folding questions. I really want to get into this folding thing when I get my new rig, and from what I understand it needs to run 24/7. Would I still be able to game and such while the application is running, or do I need to get a PC dedicated to folding? __________________ "Just because I don't call any more doesn't mean I'm keeping my urine in jars!"
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TalRW Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Irvine, CA	I don't know where you heard that it needs to be running 24/7 but no that isn't true. You basically install it (you want the text version) and you set it up to run as a service in the background (we can help you do that here) and it won't interfere with your games. Basically after you get it set up properly it just runs in the background and you don't have to worry about it after that. It isn't necissary to run 24/7, some people do but you don't have to. __________________ CPU: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ MOBO: Asus K8N4-E Deluxe HARD DRIVE: MEMORY: 3.0GiB POWER: VIDEOCARD: GNU/Linux Distribution: Trisquel 5.0 (Dagda) Support software freedom! Try one of the nine FSF endorsed distros. Got a wireless network? Secure it!
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nvidiaOCmaster Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chulak	Thankd for all the welcomes, but I wont be starting until after I get my new rig! but I assure you I will. __________________ "Just because I don't call any more doesn't mean I'm keeping my urine in jars!"
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08-14-06, 11:56 PM	#8
harlam357 Senior Fold-a-holic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: @Home... Folding@Home	Let us know if you have any other questions or need help getting setup when you get started... I (we) thrive on assimilating new folders. to T32. Enjoy your stay. FYI... new guy brings the __________________ HFM.NET - Client Monitoring Application for Folding@Home \| Team 32 Super Sticky \| Project Quadteron \| Heat (66-0-0)
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08-16-06, 08:43 PM	#12
turkey4550 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: portland, Tennessee	I f I may I would like to ask a possible "stupid" question. I see other folders speaking of their daily progress "WU?'s?" How does one go about checking what there pc has done thus far? This is only my second day folding,(NOOB) he he. __________________ Intel E8400 4.2/ 1.45 4gb Gskill pc8000 Asus P5-E 2x MSI HD3870's Asus Artic Square Fortron FX700-GLN, 2x NEC 4551A DVD/RW sunbeamtech reobus BADASS! Thermaltake Armor 2005FPW VISTA ULTIMATE FOLDER for TEAM32!
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08-16-06, 09:05 PM	#13
silent bob Team 32 Folding Ghetto Hanging PC Senior Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: in "The Cave "	nvidiaOCmaster The only thing you really need to do is set up User: silent_bob Team: 32 and then you should be GOLDEN!! just watch those WU's rack up oh to check your stats go to http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c...hp?s=&t=32&p=1 and you have to wait for 2 WU's to register to see any results __________________ Heat Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change. Frank Lloyd Wright "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." - Dr. Seuss
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08-16-06, 09:42 PM	#14
harlam357 Senior Fold-a-holic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: @Home... Folding@Home	What username did you choose turkey? ...and don't listen to bob there. He's got the right team but is also trying to recruit for his sub-"team". Shame on you bob. However you can follow the link he gave to check your stats. Just type in your username in the search box on the left. __________________ HFM.NET - Client Monitoring Application for Folding@Home \| Team 32 Super Sticky \| Project Quadteron \| Heat (66-0-0)
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turkey4550 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: portland, Tennessee	Turkey4550 ah ha, I did the 1click install and did not edit my username before I started the program so it has been running for nearly 48hours under WEDO's name, lol. Oh, well, I have it right on both rigs now,I hope, hehe. Thanks for the help guys. __________________ Intel E8400 4.2/ 1.45 4gb Gskill pc8000 Asus P5-E 2x MSI HD3870's Asus Artic Square Fortron FX700-GLN, 2x NEC 4551A DVD/RW sunbeamtech reobus BADASS! Thermaltake Armor 2005FPW VISTA ULTIMATE FOLDER for TEAM32! Last edited by turkey4550; 08-16-06 at 10:03 PM.
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turkey4550 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: portland, Tennessee	It was very user friendly, I just wish my name was user....... __________________ Intel E8400 4.2/ 1.45 4gb Gskill pc8000 Asus P5-E 2x MSI HD3870's Asus Artic Square Fortron FX700-GLN, 2x NEC 4551A DVD/RW sunbeamtech reobus BADASS! Thermaltake Armor 2005FPW VISTA ULTIMATE FOLDER for TEAM32!
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09-02-06, 06:26 PM	#18
turkey4550 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: portland, Tennessee	I have a question. I have 4 folders running at home and 1 at work. All of them have completed at least 1 WU. Why is it that only 2cpu's are showing up at F@H stats page for the last 7, and last 50 days. It did show 4 last week at 1 point, now down to 2. I have 5 PC'S FOLDING!!!!!!!Any one, any one???? I am lost. .... __________________ Intel E8400 4.2/ 1.45 4gb Gskill pc8000 Asus P5-E 2x MSI HD3870's Asus Artic Square Fortron FX700-GLN, 2x NEC 4551A DVD/RW sunbeamtech reobus BADASS! Thermaltake Armor 2005FPW VISTA ULTIMATE FOLDER for TEAM32! Last edited by turkey4550; 09-02-06 at 06:55 PM.
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09-02-06, 07:20 PM	#20
Merlin7777 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA	I have a noob question as well. does the extra SSE boost work on all work units, or only on a select few. Because I have sse and sse2, but the optimization is not shown in the client. __________________ Folding for Team 32! BEAST --Q6600 @ stock --- --Tuniq Tower, Stock 9 Blade Fan-- --Asus P5Q-E -- --22" Samsung SyncMaster 2253BW-- --Corsair 2x2GB @ Stock Clocks-- --1 Seagate Barracuda 500GB, 1 Seagate Barracuda 250GB, 1 Western Digital 1 TB-- --NVIDIA 8800 GTS 512MB @ Stock Clocks-- --ASUS Xonar D2X @ Stock Clocks--:bang head HEAT
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