My new babies arrived!

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tedkj

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My new mobos just got delivered! Still waiting on the GPU's tho...

Asus Maximus II Formula
Intel Q9450 45nm / 12MB
8GB PC8500 Corsair Dominator

Will be used as my main rig / gaming rig, and folidng with the ATi client with 2x 4870s.


MSI K9A2 Platinum V2
AMD Phenom Quad 9950
4GB PC8500 Corsair Dominator

Yes, that is 4x DOUBLESLOT PCI-Ex16 slots waiting for OCTA-GPU (4x9800GX2) goodness! 50.000PPD monster incomming, baby!

I am brrrr *vibrating!* :)

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another set of tire marks
/sigh


Happy folding!
 
Wow those look like some beasts... I'm not even sure I can run dual GPU's on the motherboards I have... let alone 4...

Nice!!!



 
Wow tedjk :eek: Like has been said many times before "you da' man" and you certainly proved it this time. That is, without a doubt, some beauu...tiful gear. woot :p

Please keep us posted. It's really impressive with all the [H]orde members that are able to are "ramping up" (yourself, Xilikon, Sunin' just to name a few and not even close to all)

Man, it's hard sometimes seeing all this fantastic gear, but as I've heard many times, "don't get into financial trouble folding" (and that ain't hard to do with all the credit vehicles, like credit cards, no down payments, sales, etc)

Just remember "the cure begins with the first WU completion" err.. trips or steps or something like that :rolleyes:

FOLD ON!

 
Holy crap tedjk, you make me envious!!! I was just looking at the K9A2 V2 with the Quad 9800GX2's. With Vista, it's perfectly possible to get all 8 of those 9800 cores fed! Only issue right now is cost, 4 9800GX2's are $1,720 & the 9950 is $235 and the motherboard is only $150 and the memory is $150 for a total of $2,255 for just that machine. My one question regarding that CPU choice is, with it pumping out 140w, do those cards really need all of that CPU horsepower if you're going to use Vista? Or could you get away with a 9600 that's only 95w?
 
jws2346 said:
Wow tedjk :eek: Like has been said many times before "you da' man" and you certainly proved it this time. That is, without a doubt, some beauu...tiful gear. woot :p

Please keep us posted. It's really impressive with all the [H]orde members that are able to are "ramping up" (yourself, Xilikon, Sunin' just to name a few and not even close to all)

Man, it's hard sometimes seeing all this fantastic gear, but as I've heard many times, "don't get into financial trouble folding" (and that ain't hard to do with all the credit vehicles, like credit cards, no down payments, sales, etc)

Just remember "the cure begins with the first WU completion" err.. trips or steps or something like that :rolleyes:

FOLD ON!

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Great words here, especially the part about not putting yourself into financial trouble. I was able to get rid of all my debts (remain my mortgage and car, which is normal) but the cushion is less than expected so I'm wondering how to expand without getting back into debt... Fold with whatever you can and if you don't have the money, even just 1 boxen is a great contribution ;)

 
So from the hardware you just got I assume you can recommend someone who will buy a slightly used kidney? :D
 
Damn thats some serious hardware there. I might have to invest in one of those MSI boards to replace this cheap ecs board I have
 
I thought that the GPU2 stuff doesn't use both cores yet? I was reading through the FAQ and it said it only utilizes one core of a dual-GPU card.

Am I wrong on that? If so it'd be nice to know how to get some additional benefit out of a dual-GPU card! :)

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Tytalus said:
I thought that the GPU2 stuff doesn't use both cores yet? I was reading through the FAQ and it said it only utilizes one core of a dual-GPU card.

Am I wrong on that? If so it'd be nice to know how to get some additional benefit out of a dual-GPU card! :)

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Now, it's possible but you have to disable SLI to get both cores then install 2 GPU2 clients.

 
I was very tempted to get that octo quad MSI setup but .......
With the new GPU protiens that have been released into the wild, your PpD may get cut by 1/3.
I find making dummy VGA plugs a bit more difficlt single handed, you'd need 7 for that type of setup to work.
I'd have to shut down to many other systems to stay under my power limit. I'd have to shut 5 of my quad down to afford to run it.

Luck .......... :D
 
Thanks guys! Just got confirmation that the 9800GX2's will ship on the 15th, can't wait!

For now, I've setup the 8800GT on the old Maximus Formula with a new Q9450 and
matching copper-cooler, and I got a 2nd 8800GT comming before the weekend. This will
be my secondary rig and will most likely be used for work and folding.

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The new Maximus II Formula is doing great with its Q9450, clocked @ 3.2GHz for now.
Got one of the GPU's, an ATi 4870, with a 2nd comming next week. This will be my
gaming rig first and foremost. I'll tidy up the power and SATA cables some more when I
get time this weekend.

5-way RAID0 is -fast-!

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I bought a NZXT Hush Black case for the Octo-Boxen, and a 1200W Thoughpower. The
Fastra team at Antwerpen University has a similar setup and it works great.
 
Tigerbiten said:
I was very tempted to get that octo quad MSI setup but .......
With the new GPU protiens that have been released into the wild, your PpD may get cut by 1/3.
I find making dummy VGA plugs a bit more difficlt single handed, you'd need 7 for that type of setup to work.
I'd have to shut down to many other systems to stay under my power limit. I'd have to shut 5 of my quad down to afford to run it.
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Something is bound to happen with the GPU2 PpD. Doubt we've seen the last of the balancing of points - but it folds, it folds alot, and after all - one has to be allowed to have a little fun while doing it. :D
 
tedkj, did you try to push the Q9450 to 3.8 GHz (8x475) ? I wanted to know if the Maximus II Formula can handle this since my Maximus Formula (X38 one) is limited with the Q9450, struggling to get over 3.5 GHz :(

 
Xilikon said:
tedkj, did you try to push the Q9450 to 3.8 GHz (8x475) ? I wanted to know if the Maximus II Formula can handle this since my Maximus Formula (X38 one) is limited with the Q9450, struggling to get over 3.5 GHz :(

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I tried a quick 8x450 and it didn't boot (didn't mess much with timings). So I put it at 8x400 for now. Will attempt some more this weekend. Btw, did you try and flash your X38 Maximus with X48 Rampage BIOS? I did, and it gave abit more headroom for clocking the ol' E6850.
 
tedkj said:
I tried a quick 8x450 and it didn't boot (didn't mess much with timings). So I put it at 8x400 for now. Will attempt some more this weekend. Btw, did you try and flash your X38 Maximus with X48 Rampage BIOS? I did, and it gave abit more headroom for clocking the ol' E6850.
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Yes, it's flashed to Rampage Formula 0308 IIRC. No real change in overclocking ceiling but at least, memory timings is tight (I have 4 GB of Mushkin Redline PC2-8000).

 
That Formula board is simply gorgeous!

I got all teary eyed for a second... its just so beautiful.
 
Shambler said:
That Formula board is simply gorgeous!

I got all teary eyed for a second... its just so beautiful.
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Here's mine with the NB and mosfets blocks along with a box of kleenex :D

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Very cool and very [H]ard , cant wait to see pictures of it when it is done!
 
Drool. I shouldn't see hardware like that....need to get some towels to wipe the drool off my keyboard.
That is some sweet hardware. You are going to get some serious folding done with that gear.

 
in like a year when prices come down, i may building something like this but with the cheap 8800GT's
 
Didn't realise the K9A2 was under £100, and a quad phenom around that price too...
is anyone aware of a tri core or perhaps a X2 being able to keep several GX2s fed? (without an SMP client)


 
Dan-515 said:
Didn't realise the K9A2 was under £100, and a quad phenom around that price too...
is anyone aware of a tri core or perhaps a X2 being able to keep several GX2s fed? (without an SMP client)


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You would have to run vista..... but every indication says a tri should do it fine.... I'm not sure I'd push a duel.

 
Kendrak said:
You would have to run vista..... but every indication says a tri should do it fine.... I'm not sure I'd push a duel.

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I would deffo be running Vista, I've just gone from XP to Vista Home Premium and I'm seeing much better results as I can run an SMP on my E6400 with my 8800GTS now. :cool:

 
Damnit.. the 9800GX2's are delayed for <2 weeks. I can't wait for that, so I shelled out for some GTX280's to fill my slots! Will be in house in a day or two - pics will be posted soon.
 
tedkj said:
Damnit.. the 9800GX2's are delayed for <2 weeks. I can't wait for that, so I shelled out for some GTX280's to fill my slots! Will be in house in a day or two - pics will be posted soon.
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Too bad about the X2s being delayed, well those lowly GTX280s will have to do, just ship 'em my way after the 'real' cards arrive. ;)

Can't wait to see the production from that beast. :D
 
Wow tedkj, that's some serious cash on the table for GPU2 clients!!! WTF!!!

Just be sure to send me the GTX280's when you no longer need them in 2-3 weeks, I'm willing to accept any of your old hardware:)
 
yes, I suppose.. let me know if you know any other way. :)
 
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