SMP question

[SatTech]

So, I've been running two instances of th FAH console client for a couple of weeks now on a Phenom 9850 @ 2.6 ghz (leet OC skills FTW!) and getting decent productivity. I decided to try the SMP client last night. Anyone running this on a Phenom? I'm currently crunching a 3064 and getting around 13-15 minutes/frame. All 4 cores are pegged at 100% with the 4 FAH threads bouncing between 23 and 25% of CPU usage. This is my desktop running Vista 64 Ultimate, so I'm using it for other stuff.

In anyones opinion, is it worth running this client vs. a couple of console clients?
Also, my media server (Opteron 170 w 1 gig ram) is currently running the GUI version. Anybody run the SMP on a comperable rig, and would it be worth it to change to the SMP client on that machine?

Just trying to maximize my PPD.

Thanks for any help

 

[aldamon]

In anyones opinion, is it worth running this client vs. a couple of console clients?

I believe an Opteron 170 can hit preferred deadlines so go for it.

 

[Crazy Larry]

You could prob run 2 SMP clients on that quad to get max ppd

Also be sure to use affinity changer to maximize ppd

 

[aldamon]

I don't think dual-SMP works well with AMDs.

Affinity Changer definitely doesn't.

 

[SatTech]

Ok, thanks for the replies. I'm going to run 1 instance of the SMP client on the Phenom system. When I get around to buying another AM2 motherboard, the Media server will get the old 5000+BE and I'll try the SMP client on that.

 

[Kendrak]

Ok, thanks for the replies. I'm going to run 1 instance of the SMP client on the Phenom system. When I get around to buying another AM2 motherboard, the Media server will get the old 5000+BE and I'll try the SMP client on that.

If you want to keep everything AMD thats fine, but a E4500 will do circles around a 5000+ BE any day.