Folding@Home: THGC Needs You -Team 40051

[EXT64]

The manual install drivers can be a little bit of a pain. But that is what I do for my 660. At least you got graphics on startup - I got a beautiful black screen on boot with my 780ti and 13.10 (stock drivers didn't know what a 780ti was).

This kind of covers the main methods: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-ringtail-nvidia.html

For complete manual install you have to jump to a terminal, kill the graphics, make the file you downloaded executable, run it, say yes to everything it asks, reboot when done and cross your fingers. It has a 50/50 shot of working :lol: (just kidding not that bad - I did have a TON of fun getting my 780ti working).

In your current config can you open the NVidia Control Panel (or NVidia Xorg Config or whatever it is called)?

 

[doubled]

We all start somewhere. My first folding rig was a Dell slim case with a Core 2 CPU and an ATI HD 4650.

Then I started taking over PCs at work for night-folding but that had to stop when they locked down the network. By then I had the bug and had to build a decent folding/gaming rig.

Three years ago 5-6k would put you on the top 20 producers list.

Yeah and it's easy to see which couple of individuals messed that up for everyone, ain't that right DD? (it really is all his fault) 😗

Yep, blame it on me. Everybody else does.....

 

[Mousemonkey]

Schweeet! We have a willing scapegoat people. :lol:

 

[dogman_1234]

We all start somewhere. My first folding rig was a Dell slim case with a Core 2 CPU and an ATI HD 4650.

Then I started taking over PCs at work for night-folding but that had to stop when they locked down the network. By then I had the bug and had to build a decent folding/gaming rig.

Three years ago 5-6k would put you on the top 20 producers list.

Yeah and it's easy to see which couple of individuals messed that up for everyone, ain't that right DD? (it really is all his fault) 😗

Yep, blame it on me. Everybody else does.....

Hey DD, thanks for the points inflation!

You're welcome!

😀

 

[EXT64]

Yep, he really messed things up

 

[Unolocogringo]

The manual install drivers can be a little bit of a pain. But that is what I do for my 660. At least you got graphics on startup - I got a beautiful black screen on boot with my 780ti and 13.10 (stock drivers didn't know what a 780ti was).

This kind of covers the main methods: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/ubuntu-ringtail-nvidia.html

For complete manual install you have to jump to a terminal, kill the graphics, make the file you downloaded executable, run it, say yes to everything it asks, reboot when done and cross your fingers. It has a 50/50 shot of working :lol: (just kidding not that bad - I did have a TON of fun getting my 780ti working).

In your current config can you open the NVidia Control Panel (or NVidia Xorg Config or whatever it is called)?

I have the NVidia X-Panel and can configure it.
I removed the F@H packages and reinstalled.
The config.xml file was not removed.
When I reinstalled the F@H packages I was not given the option to configure. All of my information is still there.
Name, Team number ,pass key etc...

I tried to delete the config.xml file after removing all packages again. No go . I could not remove, rename or move. Permission denied.
I tried to change permissions. No Go.
Is this a wipe it clean and start over with a new install of everything, kind of situation?
Thanks again for your help.
Rick

 

[EXT64]

So, how do you start FAHClient in Linux? Do you have it autostart? I have it set not to autostart and I start it manually by calling FAHClient. If you do it by that method it will create all of the config/work files in whatever directory you are in when you call FAHClient. So if you make a new folder and navigate to it then call FAHClient, you can get your stuff reconfigured.

 

[dogman_1234]

What I do is

EXT64@Computer ~ $ FAHClient

[Enter Key]

Should run from terminal. If not, you may have it under root. sudo would have to be applied.*

*NOTE: I cannot be responsible for all root priveledges given on any system. SUDO at your own risk!

 

[Unolocogringo]

So, how do you start FAHClient in Linux? Do you have it autostart? I have it set not to autostart and I start it manually by calling FAHClient. If you do it by that method it will create all of the config/work files in whatever directory you are in when you call FAHClient. So if you make a new folder and navigate to it then call FAHClient, you can get your stuff reconfigured.

I have all three comps set to autostart.
We have very flaky power and it goes out a lot.
I have all three comps set to restart on power loss. Automatic sign in. And auto start folding.
Otherwise folding would stop every time the power flickered.

 

[EXT64]

So what does your config file that is stuck there currently say? And what error do you get when a GPU slot is added and you tell it to fold?

Have you tried deleting the config file as root, after making sure all FAHClient/Core/Control are killed?

 

[icraft]

Anyone have experience on folding with a GTX 770? My 280x purchase went through, and my 7770 is dead for all intents, so I needed a card ASAP. I got the PNY OC 770. The dual fan with a boost of 1202, 2GB.

 

[EXT64]

A 770? Yeah, they aren't bad at all. A little less PPD than a 7970 perhaps (though that is a decently high OC), though I think they might draw a little less power too. In Windows you will get a mix of Core 17 (8900) and Core 15 (no QRB, low points). Linux is Core 17 all the way, however you get to have the loads of fun Unolocogringo is having :lol: I haven't folded a 770 personally, but I have folded above and below with good results.

One note, I believe with little kepler (770/680 and down) you have to be careful with drivers. See MM's post a little while back, but the newest drivers I think still get bad PPD.

 

[Mousemonkey]

A 770? Yeah, they aren't bad at all. A little less PPD than a 7970 perhaps (though that is a decently high OC), though I think they might draw a little less power too. In Windows you will get a mix of Core 17 (8900) and Core 15 (no QRB, low points). Linux is Core 17 all the way, however you get to have the loads of fun Unolocogringo is having :lol: I haven't folded a 770 personally, but I have folded above and below with good results.

One note, I believe with little kepler (770/680 and down) you have to be careful with drivers. See MM's post a little while back, but the newest drivers I think still get bad PPD.

Bad? Mugabi is bad, Stalin was bad, the way your PPD will tank is way worse!

 

[EXT64]

:lol: Yeah, I haven't experienced it. My 660s are on 6+ month old drivers. It isn't a problem unless you game on the cards (and thus need updated drivers for new games).

 

[Mousemonkey]

The 314.07 drivers are the ones that give the best PPD on both my 660Ti's and the sole surviving 560Ti.

 

[icraft]

So I should go for 314.07? I play steam games (F2P), and a few indie titles, but no AAA games. 😛

 

[Mousemonkey]

So I should go for 314.07? I play steam games (F2P), and a few indie titles, but no AAA games. 😛

Try it and see what happens.

 

[icraft]

OK, haven't gotten yet. Will by next monday.

 

[icraft]

Is there a way to cache WU's? I want it to either stop after 2 Wu's or once the ETA is at 6:00AM. Ideas?

 

[EXT64]

I don't think there is a way to do the time, but stopping after 2 WUs is doable.

Add this Extra Slot Option to the slot(s) of interest:

Name: max-units
Value: # (Number of units you want it to complete before pausing)

I have never tried this myself, though I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Source: https://fah-web.stanford.edu/projects/FAHClient/wiki/FahControl (About 3/5 the way down the page)

 

[Mousemonkey]

Has anyone tried this? http://www.kitguru.net/channel/jon-martindale/you-can-help-beat-cancer-by-playing-this-free-game/

 

[anti-painkilla]

Has anyone tried this? http://www.kitguru.net/channel/jon-martindale/you-can-help-beat-cancer-by-playing-this-free-game/

From the website:

While Folding@Home was a noble project and still continues delivering excellent data for scientists to pour over to this day, it had one major flaw: it used up idle cycles. While this meant you could have it running whenever you weren’t using your PC, it makes it much harder to operate while you’re actually sitting at your machine. Ideally then, you’d have something that could operate at full speed while you were using it and that’s exactly what Cancer Research UK has done, with this new, free game that helps cure cancer while you play.

Instead of having to do nothing to fold, you have to waste time to play this. If it was something like WoW solving cancer research in the background, I could understand, but seems unlikely that enough people would play enough of this to help. I hope it does well but have obvious reservations. I will play this when I get home from work though.

Added: Just read the part where they have mobile apps. This could actually work, so long as the game is entertaining enough and has replay value.

 

[Mousemonkey]

But for those that play with their phone on the train or when they're on the toilet it could be a good thing! :lol:

 

[RicardoIsAtryhardAtTech]

I really don't understand what this folding thing is or what it does. (sorry im a little retarded when it comes to technology slang/phrases ;P)

 

[icraft]

314.07 wouldn't play nice with my 770. Gave up and moved to latest beta, might try again later.