![[H]ard|Forum](/styles/hardforum/xenforo/logo_dark.png){kind=logo}
The [H]orde's top 30 daily producers list is sprinkled with many great folders who, for various reasons, keep a low profile and remain under the radar. This month, I thought it'd be nice to get to know one of these folders... Wesleynator.
About You
Where do you call home?
Glenpool, Oklahoma. A suburb of Tulsa, OK.
What is your family situation?
Happily married for 18+ years with a 13-year old son and 11-year old daughter. Three horses (the wife's), a dog, and a cat.
What do you do for a living?
I am in sales for an IT staffing company. I like to laugh and tell my clients I have the greatest job in the world because I get to talk about computers all day long but don't have to actually make them work!
Does your forum name hold any significant meaning?
My forum name, Wesleynator, started with my son's name, Wesley. For about a week, he and I each folded under our own name, but we soon realized it's all one effort in this house so we just consolidated it all under his screen name. My real name is Bill.
Did you ever post in the "Let's see your mug... " thread? Why or why not?
No, I didn't. No particular reason. Strangely, I've never looked at the thread. Maybe subconsciously, I don't want to know because it doesn't matter to me what someone looks like but I understand the curiosity.
What other hobbies or interests keep you busy?
Drag racing. Computers and drag racing compete like crazy for my left over money and there's not always enough to satisfy the parts cravings I have for both. Both are very, very competitive hobbies which I figure is what draws me to them. I have a 1991 Mustang 5.0 that I bought new and have raced since it was a week old. It has gone as fast as 8.87@ 154MPH in the quarter mile. That takes between 900-1000HP and that my friends is a big time rush! Try to imaging going from sitting still to 154MPH in less than 9 seconds.
Right handed or left handed and any military experience? (inside joke from the first couple spotlights)
Right handed. No military experience although sometimes my wife and kids think I am a drill sergeant (turn out those lights, pick up your mess, do your homework)!
About your Involvement in DC
Who or what got you stated in DC projects? About when was it?
Started in January 2008 and have been running 24/7 ever since. F@H is the only DC project I've ever done. Found out about it on the PS3.
Why do you participate?
It's a good cause and also an outlet for my computer nerdness. Plus, it doesn't required me to lay on cold concrete in the winter like working on my car does! Big advantage!
If DC'ing could find a cure for just one disease tomorrow, which one would it be and why?
Cancer. It makes me mad as hell that it kills so many people and we can't stop it...yet. It seems like on any given day you can be talking to someone and you hear about someone else with it. My dad had is prostate removed 2 years ago for this reason so it gives me the feeling that I'm doing something about it.
What projects have you contributed to? Any others you find interesting?
Just F@H.
What teams have you contributed to?
Team 33, baby, none other.
Why did you choose the Horde?
I was an occasional reader of the HardOCP website for reviews and overclocking info then discovered the Horde. I want to compliment this team in the highest because usually some jerk spoils it and I don't have time for the BS and will just leave. I lurked for many months before posting. Finally, I could tell there were just too many good people on here not to get involved.
If your current project ends, which one will you move on to?
I can't imaging F@H ending anytime soon so we'll cross that bridge when it happens.
Current level of production and how's it spread around?
100% F@H.
Where do you see the [H]ard DC sub-forum in the near future? Long term?
I think it's a healthy, functional place and hope it stays that way. It's good to see new people join in lately and we can't get enough of that.
Any ideas on improving the [H]ard DC sub-forum, or suggestions or improvements for our Team?
The forum is in pretty good shape and so is the team. Like everyone else, I regulary look over my shoulder at EVGA. Like in drag racing, I am adamant about them not passing us. New people are the key as all current contributors seem to be doing what they can.
About your Farm
What did you begin with?
The PS3. Then multiple classic clients on the C2D and first Q6600. I remember the head rush when I fired up that first SMP and almost doubled the output vs. the classic clients! Then I discovered you could run two of those bad boys. After that, IT WAS ON! Christmas of 2008, I bought myself the Q6600/3xGPU rig that I'm typing this message on. It was the first build I did strictly for folding.
What are you running today?
Around 45K, give or take a couple thou. 3xQ6600, 1xC2D6420, 2x8800GT, 3x9800GT, 1xGTX260/216.
What plans do you have in moving forward? Where do you see your DC'ing activities in the next year or two?
The plan is to continue focusing on getting the most possible points from my current expenditure on electricity. I spend around $100/mo running the farm and that's about my comfort zone. Over time, the Q6600's will be replaced by i7's (one might happen REAL soon). These video cards will eventually be upgraded too but, with so much new technology around the corner, I'll probably go with what I have until the path becomes a bit more clear. I got my MSI TwinFrozr 216/260 for $150 on the shell shocker and would buy more at that price but now they are up over $200.
Do these boxen have day jobs or are they dedicated folders?
3 of our 4 computers do double duty surfing, listening to music, paying bills, etc. The lowly C2D is the only one running headless doing nothing else, go figure!
How are these boxen configured? OS, client, etc?
1xWin7/64 with SMP2 & 3 GPU clients
1xWin7/32 with SMP2 & 1 GPU client
1xVista/32 with SMP2 and 1 GPU client
1xVista/64 with SMP1 VM and 1 GPU client
Have you been successful borging? If so, what kind of borging worked for you? (For example, friends, family, and/or work?)
I have not done any borging but I think this is a very important opportunity for Team 33 to raise our PPD. I have told tons of people about folding and some of them have interest but I don't think too many of them would be the type to run 24/7. Most do not have systems capable of running anything but the classic client and the return on those is not so great these days when you think about leaving your computer on 24/7.
Is there anything else you would like to add? Did I forget to ask you anything?
I just want to say I am privileged to keep learning so much from all of you and I want to say a big Oklahoma THANK YOU for everyone that helps provide support so we can all make these contributions. Fold on Brothers and Sisters!
---
Thanks Bill!
About You
Where do you call home?
Glenpool, Oklahoma. A suburb of Tulsa, OK.
What is your family situation?
Happily married for 18+ years with a 13-year old son and 11-year old daughter. Three horses (the wife's), a dog, and a cat.
What do you do for a living?
I am in sales for an IT staffing company. I like to laugh and tell my clients I have the greatest job in the world because I get to talk about computers all day long but don't have to actually make them work!
Does your forum name hold any significant meaning?
My forum name, Wesleynator, started with my son's name, Wesley. For about a week, he and I each folded under our own name, but we soon realized it's all one effort in this house so we just consolidated it all under his screen name. My real name is Bill.
Did you ever post in the "Let's see your mug... " thread? Why or why not?
No, I didn't. No particular reason. Strangely, I've never looked at the thread. Maybe subconsciously, I don't want to know because it doesn't matter to me what someone looks like but I understand the curiosity.
What other hobbies or interests keep you busy?
Drag racing. Computers and drag racing compete like crazy for my left over money and there's not always enough to satisfy the parts cravings I have for both. Both are very, very competitive hobbies which I figure is what draws me to them. I have a 1991 Mustang 5.0 that I bought new and have raced since it was a week old. It has gone as fast as 8.87@ 154MPH in the quarter mile. That takes between 900-1000HP and that my friends is a big time rush! Try to imaging going from sitting still to 154MPH in less than 9 seconds.
Right handed or left handed and any military experience? (inside joke from the first couple spotlights)
Right handed. No military experience although sometimes my wife and kids think I am a drill sergeant (turn out those lights, pick up your mess, do your homework)!
About your Involvement in DC
Who or what got you stated in DC projects? About when was it?
Started in January 2008 and have been running 24/7 ever since. F@H is the only DC project I've ever done. Found out about it on the PS3.
Why do you participate?
It's a good cause and also an outlet for my computer nerdness. Plus, it doesn't required me to lay on cold concrete in the winter like working on my car does! Big advantage!
If DC'ing could find a cure for just one disease tomorrow, which one would it be and why?
Cancer. It makes me mad as hell that it kills so many people and we can't stop it...yet. It seems like on any given day you can be talking to someone and you hear about someone else with it. My dad had is prostate removed 2 years ago for this reason so it gives me the feeling that I'm doing something about it.
What projects have you contributed to? Any others you find interesting?
Just F@H.
What teams have you contributed to?
Team 33, baby, none other.
Why did you choose the Horde?
I was an occasional reader of the HardOCP website for reviews and overclocking info then discovered the Horde. I want to compliment this team in the highest because usually some jerk spoils it and I don't have time for the BS and will just leave. I lurked for many months before posting. Finally, I could tell there were just too many good people on here not to get involved.
If your current project ends, which one will you move on to?
I can't imaging F@H ending anytime soon so we'll cross that bridge when it happens.
Current level of production and how's it spread around?
100% F@H.
Where do you see the [H]ard DC sub-forum in the near future? Long term?
I think it's a healthy, functional place and hope it stays that way. It's good to see new people join in lately and we can't get enough of that.
Any ideas on improving the [H]ard DC sub-forum, or suggestions or improvements for our Team?
The forum is in pretty good shape and so is the team. Like everyone else, I regulary look over my shoulder at EVGA. Like in drag racing, I am adamant about them not passing us. New people are the key as all current contributors seem to be doing what they can.
About your Farm
What did you begin with?
The PS3. Then multiple classic clients on the C2D and first Q6600. I remember the head rush when I fired up that first SMP and almost doubled the output vs. the classic clients! Then I discovered you could run two of those bad boys. After that, IT WAS ON! Christmas of 2008, I bought myself the Q6600/3xGPU rig that I'm typing this message on. It was the first build I did strictly for folding.
What are you running today?
Around 45K, give or take a couple thou. 3xQ6600, 1xC2D6420, 2x8800GT, 3x9800GT, 1xGTX260/216.
What plans do you have in moving forward? Where do you see your DC'ing activities in the next year or two?
The plan is to continue focusing on getting the most possible points from my current expenditure on electricity. I spend around $100/mo running the farm and that's about my comfort zone. Over time, the Q6600's will be replaced by i7's (one might happen REAL soon). These video cards will eventually be upgraded too but, with so much new technology around the corner, I'll probably go with what I have until the path becomes a bit more clear. I got my MSI TwinFrozr 216/260 for $150 on the shell shocker and would buy more at that price but now they are up over $200.
Do these boxen have day jobs or are they dedicated folders?
3 of our 4 computers do double duty surfing, listening to music, paying bills, etc. The lowly C2D is the only one running headless doing nothing else, go figure!
How are these boxen configured? OS, client, etc?
1xWin7/64 with SMP2 & 3 GPU clients
1xWin7/32 with SMP2 & 1 GPU client
1xVista/32 with SMP2 and 1 GPU client
1xVista/64 with SMP1 VM and 1 GPU client
Have you been successful borging? If so, what kind of borging worked for you? (For example, friends, family, and/or work?)
I have not done any borging but I think this is a very important opportunity for Team 33 to raise our PPD. I have told tons of people about folding and some of them have interest but I don't think too many of them would be the type to run 24/7. Most do not have systems capable of running anything but the classic client and the return on those is not so great these days when you think about leaving your computer on 24/7.
Is there anything else you would like to add? Did I forget to ask you anything?
I just want to say I am privileged to keep learning so much from all of you and I want to say a big Oklahoma THANK YOU for everyone that helps provide support so we can all make these contributions. Fold on Brothers and Sisters!
---
Thanks Bill!
