It makes the most sense to me too, Speedy. I totally forgot that Linux can't get bigadvs. Kinda seals the deal. No point building a Folding monster without bigadvs.
I'm getting ready to build a box purely for Folding, and would appreciate some expert advice. I've seen & read quite a bit about the SR-2 & dual Hex-Core Xeons, but I'm also debating getting a Dell R905 system from Stallard Technologies (http://www.stikc.com/), because I can get one for...
As with many disgruntled Folders, I've been getting a long string of 6701's that net me ~30-35% fewer PPD on my i7 than other SMP work units I fold. I get around 13k for the 6701/6702 line, and ~18k for others (according to stats from my last 22 work units, 11 have been 6701/6702).
I checked...