bipolar-folder
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- Apr 3, 2008
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This is my second post on this forum.
I have noticed a lot of good anecdotal information about XP vs. Linux vs. XP with AC vs. XP with VMs running Linux, etc. to the point that it seems, while you guys might not have it down to a science as the the most efficient way to get your hardware to produce work for Stanford, it's pretty close.
On the other hand, I've seen less information about the hardware end of things. It seems that although a lot of folders here use whatever folding hardware they have around, or have easy access to, there seem to be a influx of new purchases lately (reference: "Count down to 1000 rigs thread"). I was hoping we all could put our heads together and figure out what system configurations, OC specifications, OS, etc. produce the most efficient amount of productivity for Stanford. Hopefully by removing some of the uncertainty out of the buying/upgrading process and replacing it with knowledge about expected productivity, we'll be more encouraged to spend of our hard earned money to progress this very good cause.
I'm proposing that this thread be devoted to information on the system specs you're currently running:
1) System price
2) Average system folding time/day
3) System PPD
4) OS (XP, Linux, Diskless Linux)
5) Software (Affinity Changer, VMware)
6) CPU (OC fsb x multiplier, voltages, price)
7) CPU cooling (air--heatsink, fans, water--radiator, blocks, pumps, fans)
8) Motherboard
9) RAM (OC, timings)
10) PSU
11) Case/naked
Here's my folders:
#1 Desktop - built-by-me
1) $530 (newegg.com)
2) 24 hours/day
3) 3800 ppd
4) Diskless Linux64 (notfred)
5) none
6) Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.6 GHz (400MHz x 9 @ 1.415 V)--$235
7) Tuniq Tower (modified with 3 x Scythe Slipstream CFM 110 fans)--$68
8) MSI Neo2-FR P35 --$120
9) 1 GB @ 1000 MHz (5-5-5-15 2T)--$50
10) naked
11) OCZ SteathXStream 500W--$60
#2 Laptop - Dell Inspiron 6400
1) $500 (used-eBay)
2) 24 hours/day
3) 1250 ppd
4) Diskless Linux64 (notfred)
5) none
6) Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 @ 2.0 GHz (stock speed + voltages)
7) Dell hsf
8) Dell mobo
9) 2 GB @ DDR2-667
10) Dell psu
11) cased
Thanks!
I have noticed a lot of good anecdotal information about XP vs. Linux vs. XP with AC vs. XP with VMs running Linux, etc. to the point that it seems, while you guys might not have it down to a science as the the most efficient way to get your hardware to produce work for Stanford, it's pretty close.
On the other hand, I've seen less information about the hardware end of things. It seems that although a lot of folders here use whatever folding hardware they have around, or have easy access to, there seem to be a influx of new purchases lately (reference: "Count down to 1000 rigs thread"). I was hoping we all could put our heads together and figure out what system configurations, OC specifications, OS, etc. produce the most efficient amount of productivity for Stanford. Hopefully by removing some of the uncertainty out of the buying/upgrading process and replacing it with knowledge about expected productivity, we'll be more encouraged to spend of our hard earned money to progress this very good cause.
I'm proposing that this thread be devoted to information on the system specs you're currently running:
1) System price
2) Average system folding time/day
3) System PPD
4) OS (XP, Linux, Diskless Linux)
5) Software (Affinity Changer, VMware)
6) CPU (OC fsb x multiplier, voltages, price)
7) CPU cooling (air--heatsink, fans, water--radiator, blocks, pumps, fans)
8) Motherboard
9) RAM (OC, timings)
10) PSU
11) Case/naked
Here's my folders:
#1 Desktop - built-by-me
1) $530 (newegg.com)
2) 24 hours/day
3) 3800 ppd
4) Diskless Linux64 (notfred)
5) none
6) Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 3.6 GHz (400MHz x 9 @ 1.415 V)--$235
7) Tuniq Tower (modified with 3 x Scythe Slipstream CFM 110 fans)--$68
8) MSI Neo2-FR P35 --$120
9) 1 GB @ 1000 MHz (5-5-5-15 2T)--$50
10) naked
11) OCZ SteathXStream 500W--$60
#2 Laptop - Dell Inspiron 6400
1) $500 (used-eBay)
2) 24 hours/day
3) 1250 ppd
4) Diskless Linux64 (notfred)
5) none
6) Intel Core 2 Duo T7200 @ 2.0 GHz (stock speed + voltages)
7) Dell hsf
8) Dell mobo
9) 2 GB @ DDR2-667
10) Dell psu
11) cased
Thanks!