TPU's WCG/BOINC Team [Archive] - Page 49

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 02:40 PM

I currently fold for TPU, but was wondering that maybe I should crunch along too. I have a question though

Does crunching on a high-end GPU give 5-6x the output as crunching on a high end CPU does (as is the case in folding)?

I don't mind having my processors crunching and GPUs folding, but if my output would be insignificantly small (yes, I know, I know...nothing is insignificant), I would just fold for now, and eventually put together a dedicated cruncher rig.

mstenholm

Dec 17, 2010, 03:00 PM

@ xbonez This is what I read - a high CPU is great for CPU folding since it can run -bigadv and hence get +30 k PPD. Will it do the same in crunching (get a lot of points) ? No, since there is no bonus for early completion for CPU crunching.

Crunching on your CPU does not affect your folding as long as you don't use an AMD card. GPU folding on the other hand tax your normal SMP CPU folding and CPU crunching but very little (0.1-0.5 %). There has been GPU WU's that used a lot of CPU cycles (Project numbers 10927 to 10978) but for now you only get these WU's if you add -advmethods to you short cut. Running -bigadv and folding is not optimal. A 3.8 GHZ i920 is not a big problem, but a 980x running 4.2 GHZ will lose points with a GPU folding in the same rig.

A lower ranked CPU (sorry if I offend anybody) like a C2D or less is best put to use as a cruncher.

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 03:03 PM

Crunching on your CPU does not affect your folding as long as you don't use an AMD card.

I use nVidia cards. So, you mean I can crunch and fold on my CPU simultaneously? Or you mean folding on the GPU will not affect crunching on the CPU?

mstenholm

Dec 17, 2010, 03:06 PM

I use nVidia cards. So, you mean I can crunch and fold on my CPU simultaneously? Or you mean folding on the GPU will not affect crunching on the CPU?

Hell no. Don't use the CPU for two different tasks (folding and crunching) at the same time.

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 03:13 PM

Hell no. Don't use the CPU for two different tasks (folding and crunching) at the same time.

Thats what I thought. thanks.

Chicken Patty

Dec 17, 2010, 06:33 PM

All I know is that everything was much faster with a SSD. Random restarts included LOL.

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 06:48 PM

KieX

Dec 17, 2010, 07:14 PM

Since the folding PPD on processors is quite tiny compared to the the PPD of GPUs, I've decided to dedicate my processors for crunching.
I'll have my Phenom II x4 965BE start crunching from tonight. It'll crunch for about 12-16hrs a day.

Sometime next week, I'll have my dedicated folding/crunching rig set up. I'll then have a Q6600 crunching 25 hours a day, 8 days a week.

PS - Does OC'ing improve results? My Q6600 might OC well. Also, is crunching dependent on RAM?

GPU folding with CPU crunching is the best use of all the hardware for sure. Let us know if you need any help setting it up.

OC can make quite a difference, but the key is to get a stable clock that doesn't overheat the processor too much. 3.8GHz is a sweetspot for most I believe. You can use the PPD esitmators on this thread to get an idea: Simple WCG PPD Estimator (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=111026)

Chicken Patty

Dec 17, 2010, 09:48 PM

GPU folding with CPU crunching is the best use of all the hardware for sure. Let us know if you need any help setting it up.

OC can make quite a difference, but the key is to get a stable clock that doesn't overheat the processor too much. 3.8GHz is a sweetspot for most I believe. You can use the PPD esitmators on this thread to get an idea: Simple WCG PPD Estimator (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=111026)

That post is the money shot! :toast:

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 11:24 PM

Joined the TPU crunching team. Downloaded the BOINC client, but it won't connect to their server. Keeps timing out. I have no proxies etc. Maybe their server is down?

KieX

Dec 17, 2010, 11:28 PM

So, today is my 1st anniversary here at TPU :) Tomorrow 1st anniversary as a TPU WCG Cruncher. :rockout:

So I just want to say a massive thanks to everyone on this team. From those who helped me get started, to those who helped me solve problems. From those who I consider team-mates, to those I consider friends. From those who have used my hardware to crunch themselves, to those who have donated theirs for the competition we had. From every new member keeping this place alive, to the veterans that make this place feel like a home.

But most importantly, thanks to everyone for making this team what it is (the best) and thanks to everyone who puts so much dedication for this good cause.

Here's to many more together: :toast:

http://files.sharenator.com/the_cake_is_a_lie_portal_A_Sad_Day_for_Tennis-s499x465-76118-535.jpg

(FIH) The Don

Dec 17, 2010, 11:28 PM

get this, (just uploaded it)

older client

new client keeps stalling with me as well

http://www.myupload.dk/handleupload/b881420e15498714ed71bd5843f994d11292632106

So, today is my 1st anniversary here at TPU :) Tomorrow 1st anniversary as a TPU WCG Cruncher. :rockout:

So I just want to say a massive thanks to everyone on this team. From those who helped me get started, to those who helped me solve problems. From those who I consider team-mates, to those I consider friends. From those who have used my hardware to crunch themselves, to those who have donated theirs for the competition we had. From every new member keeping this place alive, to the veterans that make this place feel like a home.

But most importantly, thanks to everyone for making this team what it is (the best) and thanks to everyone who puts so much dedication for this good cause.

Here's to many more together: :toast:

http://files.sharenator.com/the_cake_is_a_lie_portal_A_Sad_Day_for_Tennis-s499x465-76118-535.jpg

:respect::respect::respect: :respect::respect::respect: :respect::respect::respect::respect:

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 11:31 PM

The client you uploaded is for 32bit systems though. I have a 64-bit OS

KieX

Dec 17, 2010, 11:33 PM

The client you uploaded is for 32bit systems though. I have a 64-bit OS

Get it from the official page: http://boinc.berkeley.edu/download_all.php

Try the older version.

xbonez

Dec 17, 2010, 11:44 PM

Thanks. Successfully crunching now

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/4898/crunchfold.png

KieX

Dec 17, 2010, 11:49 PM

Thanks. Successfully crunching now

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/4898/crunchfold.png

Awesome! You might want to switch to advanced view to help your PPD. Like with F@H, those screens may look nice but take away points through cpu use.

Just to check, did you set the CPU use to 100% and configured to auto-send completed WU?

Bow

Dec 17, 2010, 11:53 PM

:respect:

KieX

Dec 17, 2010, 11:59 PM

Since The Don asked for it too, to configure auto send WU:
Easy WCG_config (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=106370)

twilyth

Dec 18, 2010, 12:18 AM

(FIH) The Don

Dec 18, 2010, 12:19 AM

DO on q6600? isnt it GO that is the good one?

twilyth

Dec 18, 2010, 12:37 AM

DO on q6600? isnt it GO that is the good one?

Oh, probably. The last one I owned was D0. I was over at xtreme systems at that time and everybody was very happy with it. Don't know about G0. Since it's probably later, it should be better though. :)

theonedub

Dec 18, 2010, 12:55 AM

I just want to throw it out there, but on some of these GPU3 WUs, running WCG 100% does eat into F@H or vice versa. When running WCG and the new P6806 WU (1348pt) my GPU utilization hovers at 96-98%, when WCG is suspended 99% constant. Some WUs like the 925s, 1298s, and others do not have this effect in my experience though.

xbonez

Dec 18, 2010, 04:13 AM

Finished one Work Unit/Application/Task (?)

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/934/crunching.png

Says ready to report. How do I report, or does it report on its own?

theonedub

Dec 18, 2010, 04:19 AM

It will report on its own, but you can set it up to report immediately when its done. Check out this thread:
Easy WCG_config (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=106370)

xbonez

Dec 18, 2010, 05:16 AM

Thanks. I switched to advanced view and changed CPU usage to 100%.
I manually added the <report_results_immediately> field to the xml file. I'm guessing it doesn't take effect until the client is restarted.

theonedub

Dec 18, 2010, 05:20 AM

^ Thats how I did mine, you dont have to restart the client just go to Advanced->read config file

xbonez

Dec 18, 2010, 05:26 AM

I did that, but they still remain in my queue as 'Ready to report'. This is how my config file looks:

<cc_config>
<log_flags>
</log_flags>
<options>
<client_version_check_url>http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/download.php?xml=1</client_version_check_url>
<client_download_url>http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/download.php</client_download_url>
<network_test_url>http://www.ibm.com/</network_test_url>
<start_delay>120</start_delay>
<report_results_immediately>1</report_results_immediately>
</options>
</cc_config>

theonedub

Dec 18, 2010, 05:31 AM

Advanced->Do network communication, then see if the next one it finishes reports immediately.

xbonez

Dec 18, 2010, 05:38 AM

Yep. That did the trick. It also downloaded a bunch of projects since I had changed the settings to get me enough work to last me 3 days.

Chicken Patty

Dec 18, 2010, 06:37 AM

Joined the TPU crunching team. Downloaded the BOINC client, but it won't connect to their server. Keeps timing out. I have no proxies etc. Maybe their server is down?

Saw you had the issues ironed out, welcome to the team :toast:

So, today is my 1st anniversary here at TPU :) Tomorrow 1st anniversary as a TPU WCG Cruncher. :rockout:

So I just want to say a massive thanks to everyone on this team. From those who helped me get started, to those who helped me solve problems. From those who I consider team-mates, to those I consider friends. From those who have used my hardware to crunch themselves, to those who have donated theirs for the competition we had. From every new member keeping this place alive, to the veterans that make this place feel like a home.

But most importantly, thanks to everyone for making this team what it is (the best) and thanks to everyone who puts so much dedication for this good cause.

Here's to many more together: :toast:

http://files.sharenator.com/the_cake_is_a_lie_portal_A_Sad_Day_for_Tennis-s499x465-76118-535.jpg

We are honored to have you on here bro, people like you make this place what it is :respect: Happy crunching anniversary bro :toast:

(FIH) The Don

Dec 18, 2010, 12:09 PM

added a P8700 to the list, should give 6-700PPD aswell

the laptop wasnt used anyway, so might aswell set it to do something

Chicken Patty

Dec 18, 2010, 04:34 PM

added a P8700 to the list, should give 6-700PPD aswell

the laptop wasnt used anyway, so might aswell set it to do something

I'm gonna get to work on the 3rd rig shortly, hopefully I get that online today as well.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 18, 2010, 04:44 PM

hopefully that will be the last trouble you have with that one, been way too much already :(

Chicken Patty

Dec 18, 2010, 05:53 PM

hopefully that will be the last trouble you have with that one, been way too much already :(

Yeah bro, talk about having no luck at all. Unless you count the "bad" luck :laugh:

Downloading Ubuntu now, I'll keep you guys posted.

twilyth

Dec 18, 2010, 07:42 PM

Finished one Work Unit/Application/Task (?)

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/934/crunching.png

Says ready to report. How do I report, or does it report on its own?

It will report on its own, but you can set it up to report immediately when its done. Check out this thread:
Easy WCG_config (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=106370)

Setting to report immediately is supposed to be a burden on the servers and on the WCG forum they have advised people not to do that. I don't understand the logic, but have to assume they know what they're talking about. I know that WCG is not always working with state of the art equipment despite the fact that it is run by IBM.

The way to force an immediate report is to go to the first tab (projects), click on the project in the window on the right and then click the "update" button. It will be reported immediately.

xbonez

Dec 18, 2010, 08:06 PM

Gotcha. I'm just gonna turn Immediate reports off.

KieX

Dec 18, 2010, 09:56 PM

Guess what's happening to my output next week?

http://img.techpowerup.org/101218/IMAG0026394.jpg

(FIH) The Don

Dec 18, 2010, 10:03 PM

ypu're stacking those numbers :D

Pembo210

Dec 18, 2010, 10:27 PM

Setting to report immediately is supposed to be a burden on the servers and on the WCG forum they have advised people not to do that...

I disabled mine too.:cool:

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 12:15 AM

ypu're stacking those numbers :D

I like the sound of that. :D

mjkmike

Dec 19, 2010, 12:58 AM

Don't it get cold with that window half open.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 01:12 AM

Don't it get cold with that window half open.:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Why not, it'll allow for uber high clocks! :)

xbonez

Dec 19, 2010, 01:16 AM

As long as there's no condensation. Air from outside can contain humidity.

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 01:17 AM

As long as there's no condensation. Air from outside can contain humidity.

Depending on how his temps are too, someone had a pic here of having his window open and his reservoir had ice in it! :eek:

mjkmike

Dec 19, 2010, 02:56 AM

That must have been slaapa from calgary alberta.

Bow

Dec 19, 2010, 03:24 AM

:nutkick:

mjkmike

Dec 19, 2010, 03:51 AM

whats with kick Bow? sent rigs you're way?

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 08:18 AM

That must have been slaapa from calgary alberta.

Actually the one I had in mind was Brad which is username fullinfusion. He's up in Canada as well.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 19, 2010, 11:03 AM

actually the one i had in mind was brad which is username fullinfusion. He's up in canada as well.

+1

KieX

Dec 19, 2010, 11:45 AM

Window is fully open, just won't open any further. Temp outside is -4C but with only my system specs rig crunching and folding room temp is about 24C. No condensation except windows as a result of that difference.

After all the ideas posted on my thread about my farm I am hoping it will be possible to maintain decent temps in room. If it stays below 30c ambient in summer I'll be happy.

Josh154

Dec 19, 2010, 03:41 PM

Hey guys, how do i check my stats like with EOC on folding? The p4 has been crunching for probably 4-5 days now and i'd like to see what kind of progress it's making and if it's even worth it to crunch on it.

KieX

Dec 19, 2010, 03:59 PM

FreeDC:
Team:http://stats.free-dc.org/stats.php?page=team&proj=bwcg&team=22175/
Your personal stats:http://stats.free-dc.org/stats.php?page=user&proj=bwcg&name=725131

or

Boincstats:
Team:http://boincstats.com/stats/user_stats.php?pr=wcg&st=0&to=100&or=&ti=22175
Your personal stats: http://boincstats.com/stats/user_graph.php?pr=wcg&id=725131

EDIT: We normally use FreeDC ;)

Josh154

Dec 19, 2010, 04:09 PM

Oh dam so this p4 is pretty terrible huh?

KieX

Dec 19, 2010, 04:15 PM

It might take a few days before the full picture is clear. Weekend doesn't always give the right numbers either.

Edit: If you're getting i7 for F@H, what are you doing with your Q6600 rig? Because if you can use that for WCG, that should easily do above 2K

xbonez

Dec 19, 2010, 06:06 PM

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 06:10 PM

:rockout:

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 07:16 PM

Guys,

I need help setting up BOINC on Ubuntu 10.10. I downloaded the right file but now how do I install it? Gives me some sort of error when I try to open the installer.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 19, 2010, 07:31 PM

as i said in fah thread, get a hold on Ion, he knows what you need to do :rockout:

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 07:35 PM

That must have been slaapa from calgary alberta.

as i said in fah thread, get a hold on Ion, he knows what you need to do :rockout:

Will do. :toast:

Velvet Wafer

Dec 19, 2010, 08:02 PM

Guys,

I need help setting up BOINC on Ubuntu 10.10. I downloaded the right file but now how do I install it? Gives me some sort of error when I try to open the installer.

Installing_BOINC_on_Ubuntu (http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Installing_BOINC_on_Ubuntu)
this helped me alot... somehow ubuntu knows boinc and its downloadable like an app;)

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 08:43 PM

Installing_BOINC_on_Ubuntu (http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Installing_BOINC_on_Ubuntu)
this helped me alot... somehow ubuntu knows boinc and its downloadable like an app;)

Looks complicated LOL. I'll read through it later and see if I can get it going. I can't even get it to boot from the USB stick now, I just restarted to complete a driver installation. I select to boot from it and it just starts to load windows. :(

Velvet Wafer

Dec 19, 2010, 09:00 PM

Looks complicated LOL. I'll read through it later and see if I can get it going. I can't even get it to boot from the USB stick now, I just restarted to complete a driver installation. I select to boot from it and it just starts to load windows. :(

did you tried to install vga drivers?:)

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 09:02 PM

did you tried to install vga drivers?:)

Yes, it did it automatically though. I just activated them, that's it.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 19, 2010, 09:04 PM

Yes, it did it automatically though. I just activated them, that's it.

ubuntu is such a pain in the ass to work with, i loved the speed and low requirements, but working with it is just horrible

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 09:08 PM

ubuntu is such a pain in the ass to work with, i loved the speed and low requirements, but working with it is just horrible

Yeah well I don't think I'll be setting up much more rigs with it so it's just to get the rig going for now. This rig has been the biggest mission I've had with PC's, it just doesn't want to obey me! :laugh:

Velvet Wafer

Dec 19, 2010, 09:10 PM

Yeah well I don't think I'll be setting up much more rigs with it so it's just to get the rig going for now. This rig has been the biggest mission I've had with PC's, it just doesn't want to obey me! :laugh:

oh, i know that feeling! :P
i spilled about 100 ml of water on my 939 board yesterday, today it works again luckily :laugh:

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 09:14 PM

oh, i know that feeling! :P
i spilled about 100 ml of water on my 939 board yesterday, today it works again luckily :laugh:

Gotta be careful bro! I need the backup for my 3rd rig been down, another rig down will be atrocious! :p

(FIH) The Don

Dec 19, 2010, 09:49 PM

errr who is this :eek:

http://img.techpowerup.org/101219/anthony.jpg

#5

mstenholm

Dec 19, 2010, 10:06 PM

Welcome back Anthony /mdbrotha03. http://boincstats.com/search/all_projects.php?cpid=0049dc74c8db9970c371632b532a 57d6

Chicken Patty

Dec 19, 2010, 10:13 PM

Welcome back Anthony /mdbrotha03. http://boincstats.com/search/all_projects.php?cpid=0049dc74c8db9970c371632b532a 57d6

He's been with us before? Don't recall, but anyways :respect:

mstenholm

Dec 19, 2010, 10:19 PM

He's been with us before? Don't recall, but anyways :respect:

Yes, but look at the link. Anyway big or smaller prodcers are always welcome.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 19, 2010, 10:25 PM

Gotta be careful bro! I need the backup for my 3rd rig been down, another rig down will be atrocious! :p

it was down 10 hours, today it works again luckily, and i reorganized the loop, so it looks better, i can keep my screwbucket res, and i can finally use all the desk for peripherals and the screen.
all in all it was worth the hassle, and thank god, it didnt crapped out even tho the NB, Mosfets, SB and CPU socket got soaked pretty bad ;)

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 01:49 AM

hat

Dec 20, 2010, 02:23 AM

For a dedicated cruncher, you can probably get away with 1GB if using XP, but some projects take a lot of RAM so 2GB is desirable, especially if you have >2 threads.

twilyth

Dec 20, 2010, 02:34 AM

I seem to be having a weird problem with the BOINC manager. If I snooze it before I launch Black Ops, soometime when I'm in game, it starts processing again, using up 100% of my resources. Gotta just quit the manager now before I start gaming.

Anyways, question: Whats the ideal amount of RAM for a crunching rig?

If you use advanced view and in the menu bar click 'activity', there is an option to suspend. This will suspend indefinitely and not just snooze. It will even survive a reboot, so if you forget you did that and don't set it back to 'run based on preferences', the machine won't do any work.

I would set my preferences for the cpu so that it does not run when you are on the machine. Then, when you're in a game, it should register that the machine is in use.

If you ONLY want it to stop when gaming, just go into 'activity' and set it to 'run always' whenever you're not gaming and 'run based on preferences' when you are.

Radical_Edward

Dec 20, 2010, 03:11 AM

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 04:04 AM

aah, wasn't aware of that.

My other question went un-answered. Whats the ideal amount of RAM for crunching? Initially I was intending to only fold on my new rig so I only got 1GB of RAM. Will that be enough for crunching too or should I get more? I'll be crunching on a quad core C2D Q6600.

Chicken Patty

Dec 20, 2010, 05:45 AM

For a dedicated cruncher, you can probably get away with 1GB if using XP, but some projects take a lot of RAM so 2GB is desirable, especially if you have >2 threads.

I had a cruncher once with XP and 1GB of RAM and it was fine, but used very close to the 1GB.

theonedub

Dec 20, 2010, 06:15 AM

The AMD rig I had ran 2gb fine with 4 projects WCG, 1 F@H client, and a small instance of FF.

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 06:33 AM

I'm starting off with 1gb. I'll add another stick very soon or as soon as I get a great deal. I won't worry about matching sticks since I'm sure the tiny added bandwidth that comes with dual channel won't affect crunching and/or folding.

twilyth

Dec 20, 2010, 10:02 AM

Let me know what you think is a good deal - but I don't ave single sticks, min. would be 2.

The CEP2 wu's can be a beast. I'm going to stop running them as soon as I hit 2years. I have to set my main machines to not run when I'm using the machine because they slow everything down to a crawl sometimes. That's with 8gig of ram on w7x64. XP can get buy with a lot less ram. Normally people run with 2gig, but if the rig is just going to crunch, that should work. I don't know about CEP2 though.

I just started them up and most are taking over 100meg. I think I've seen them use up to 300meg or more.

edit: If you set boinc to not run when user is active, on the disk and memory tab, uncheck the box at the bottom that says 'leave apps in memory while suspended'. Otherwise, if they are chomping 500-1000gig and they don't free up the memory, you'll be hitting your page file like a $5 hooker.

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 01:36 PM

I'd say a good deal is about 2x1 GB sticks for about 30ish, i guess. Not looking to get any spectacular ram. Either ways, I won't buy it this year I guess. Spent a lot already, so I'll start with 1GB and if it feels painfully less, I'll get more.

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 03:10 PM

Anyone looking for a PSU? This is a great deal.

Refurb OCZ/PCP&C 750W Quad SlI Certified PSU for $40 (http://www.directron.com/s75qbb.html)

(FIH) The Don

Dec 20, 2010, 06:17 PM

should have a PII 925 up and running in a few days i hope, made a killer deal on the following

GTX-460 1Gb, PII 925, 750w psu, 2x1tb hd, some dvd drives, and a case for 300$ in total :D

Josh154

Dec 20, 2010, 06:45 PM

should have a PII 925 up and running in a few days i hope, made a killer deal on the following

GTX-460 1Gb, PII 925, 750w psu, 2x1tb hd, some dvd drives, and a case for 300$ in total :D

Awesome man! I need a new HDD and case for the old p4 rig. My raidmax is so dam ugly and it's all hacked up lmao.

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 06:48 PM

should have a PII 925 up and running in a few days

Lol...i was thinking Pentium II !!

(FIH) The Don

Dec 20, 2010, 07:11 PM

Awesome man! I need a new HDD and case for the old p4 rig. My raidmax is so dam ugly and it's all hacked up lmao.

if you didnt live so far away id give you one of the hds for the shipping :(

Lol...i was thinking Pentium II !!

lol :roll:

Josh154

Dec 20, 2010, 07:20 PM

if you didnt live so far away id give you one of the hds for the shipping :(

lol :roll:

Hmm how much would shipping be to 57033? I could put the 1tb in my main rig and throw the 320 in the old p4. ;)

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 07:21 PM

Considering he lives outside the US, you could get a 500gb, or maybe even a 1tb for less than the price of shipping.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 20, 2010, 07:23 PM

its around 40$ f or the shipping lol :p

Josh154

Dec 20, 2010, 07:23 PM

Considering he lives outside the US, you could get a 500gb, or maybe even a 1tb for less than the price of shipping.

Yeah true :(

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 07:25 PM

I can send you a WD green 1TB for 50 shipped. What say? I currently use it in my external storage which uses 2 x 1Tb WD Green HDDs, but I don't really need 2 TB right now. I can sell it to you, use the cash for now, and always get another drive when I do feel the need for it.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1276196/IMAG0123.jpg

Sold one to a friend, kept two for myself.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 20, 2010, 07:28 PM

fine deal right there^^

Josh154

Dec 20, 2010, 07:34 PM

Ehh id love to but i need to make sure i have enough to get my mobo and ram first! Can't do anything with a HDD without a working comp!

xbonez

Dec 20, 2010, 07:35 PM

true. My offer stands. let me know.

Josh154

Dec 20, 2010, 07:52 PM

will definitely remember that for in the future

Chicken Patty

Dec 20, 2010, 10:52 PM

should have a PII 925 up and running in a few days i hope, made a killer deal on the following

GTX-460 1Gb, PII 925, 750w psu, 2x1tb hd, some dvd drives, and a case for 300$ in total :D

Thats ridiculous! :respect:

(FIH) The Don

Dec 20, 2010, 10:59 PM

me likes lol :D

he will be here dec 23rd or dec25, so should be rather good

will use PII for gaming rig, and put i7 to crunch 24/7

dont really need i7 to play bf1942 and cod + l4d lol

(FIH) The Don

Dec 21, 2010, 01:15 AM

say hello to : Fjordmonkey

joined today :toast: hope you will stay on the team, you are going to have some fun moments here, best team there is!

if you need anything let us know!

Chicken Patty

Dec 21, 2010, 05:12 AM

say hello to : Fjordmonkey

joined today :toast: hope you will stay on the team, you are going to have some fun moments here, best team there is!

if you need anything let us know!

One of your recruits?

Anyhow, welcome aboard buddy. :toast:

(FIH) The Don

Dec 21, 2010, 02:42 PM

lol nope :p

but i might get the workshop rigs going, theres 2 dualcore E6700 i think

Chicken Patty

Dec 21, 2010, 02:48 PM

That would be nice!

Chicken Patty

Dec 22, 2010, 01:33 AM

Guys, I have a S775 P4 that I can send out for free. Let me know if you want it. Posting here first before i start posting in other threads.

stinger608

Dec 22, 2010, 01:36 AM

Guys, I have a S775 P4 that I can send out for free. Let me know if you want it. Posting here first before i start posting in other threads.

Is it a P4 system, or just the 775 chip CP?

Chicken Patty

Dec 22, 2010, 01:52 AM

Is it a P4 system, or just the 775 chip CP?

Just the chip, 3.2 GHz one I believe.

f22a4bandit

Dec 22, 2010, 04:35 AM

Alright, so I have this awesome deal for an i7 960 @ $99 USD. I'm having trouble pulling the trigger on this one. I'm thinking it's because even if I order the processor, I still have to buy a mobo, RAM, the whole nine yards. Please convince me that doing this will be in the best interest of the team. :respect:

xbonez

Dec 22, 2010, 04:38 AM

whoa! thats an amazing deal. DOOO ITTTT!!

theonedub

Dec 22, 2010, 04:38 AM

Id get it. Find a cheap board here in the BST and pick up the Corsair XMS3 3x2gb kit for $65 off the egg and you are set.

Is that IRE? If so, why not splurge and get the 970?

f22a4bandit

Dec 22, 2010, 04:41 AM

Id get it. Find a cheap board here in the BST and pick up the Corsair XMS3 3x2gb kit for $65 off the egg and you are set.

Is that IRE? If so, why not splurge and get the 970?

Yes, it is for IRE. I would splurge for the 970, but I have to keep a decent amount of money in the bank to pay some student loans next month (plus I'm only a low level producer right now).

I just don't think I can hold back much longer. It's waaayyyy too good of a deal to pass up.

theonedub

Dec 22, 2010, 04:42 AM

You plan to sell off what you have now? Could negate a portion of the upgrade costs.

f22a4bandit

Dec 22, 2010, 04:43 AM

You plan to sell off what you have now? Could negate a portion of the upgrade costs.

I thought about it, but I think I'd rather keep it and use it as a 24/7 rig, and have the i7 running like my rig right now, about 15 hours a day.

theonedub

Dec 22, 2010, 04:46 AM

I see. The longer you hold on to aging hardware the amount you can recover will drop severely, so just plan ahead. Its going to be a nice jump in performance either way you go.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 22, 2010, 04:48 AM

do it, that old rig must be put to crunching dedication, its time for something new for you, i think:D

f22a4bandit

Dec 22, 2010, 04:50 AM

I see. The longer you hold on to aging hardware the amount you can recover will drop severely, so just plan ahead. Its going to be a nice jump in performance either way you go.

I understand, and thanks for the advice. My laptop is essentially FUBAR, so my current rig would replace it and still churn out a decent amount of PPD. Besides, I'll still have my current rig as my main for at least two more months so I can save up some cash, pay off some loans and still have enough left over to splurge on a new rig.

EDIT: Pulled the trigger and went ahead with the order.

I have a free Civilization V code as part of the deal. If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll send you the code. I already have a copy of the game on my Steam account and figured I might as well see if any WCG participants want a copy of this awesome game.

HammerON

Dec 22, 2010, 06:53 AM

Good choice:)

theonedub

Dec 22, 2010, 07:13 AM

I understand, and thanks for the advice. My laptop is essentially FUBAR, so my current rig would replace it and still churn out a decent amount of PPD. Besides, I'll still have my current rig as my main for at least two more months so I can save up some cash, pay off some loans and still have enough left over to splurge on a new rig.

EDIT: Pulled the trigger and went ahead with the order.

I have a free Civilization V code as part of the deal. If anyone is interested, PM me and I'll send you the code. I already have a copy of the game on my Steam account and figured I might as well see if any WCG participants want a copy of this awesome game.

PMed :toast:

(FIH) The Don

Dec 22, 2010, 08:54 PM

and welcome to PrimoJones , youre in for a fun ride man :toast:

mstenholm

Dec 22, 2010, 09:35 PM

Velvet Wafer

Dec 22, 2010, 09:40 PM

(FIH) The Don

Dec 22, 2010, 09:56 PM

Less talk and more crunch my fellow countryman....you are still on the second page (Bonic country stats) and thats not your folding that's slowing it down ;) You gave up on the PSU? Should we buy a container full off the good stuff? I have one that's needs to retire soon.

And yes, welcome PrimoJones

who me ?? :roll:

ive actually gained around 800PPD the last few days, the rig has been running boinc 23 hours a day, been working alot lol

i still have the psu, but will be getting new the 1st jan, as i get money there

im aiming for a enermax or similar, i have a max loft at around 250€ and that is the very max,

container of good stuff? what are you talking about haha :twitch:

and what is it that needs retiring soon?

Velvet Wafer

Dec 23, 2010, 01:43 AM

who me ?? :roll:

ive actually gained around 800PPD the last few days, the rig has been running boinc 23 hours a day, been working alot lol

i still have the psu, but will be getting new the 1st jan, as i get money there

im aiming for a enermax or similar, i have a max loft at around 250€ and that is the very max,

container of good stuff? what are you talking about haha :twitch:

and what is it that needs retiring soon?

i guess he means a PSU, that he wants to retire ;) no idea about the container tho! :p

Chicken Patty

Dec 23, 2010, 01:45 AM

i still haven't been able to install BOINC or F@H on UBUNTU for my 3rd rig. What a PITA!

Velvet Wafer

Dec 23, 2010, 01:52 AM

i still haven't been able to install BOINC or F@H on UBUNTU for my 3rd rig. What a PITA!

whats the problem? ( i have MSN now, if you like help in realtime... not that professional but fought with ubuntu a few days, and got boinc installed) ;)

Chicken Patty

Dec 23, 2010, 01:55 AM

whats the problem? ( i have MSN now, if you like help in realtime... not that professional but fought with ubuntu a few days, and got boinc installed) ;)

I just have no clue how to install it. I followed THIS (http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Installing_BOINC_on_Ubuntu) and still can't get nothing going.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 23, 2010, 01:56 AM

I just have no clue how to install it. I followed THIS (http://boinc.berkeley.edu/wiki/Installing_BOINC_on_Ubuntu) and still can't get nothing going.

what happens when you enter "sudo aptitude install boinc-client boinc-manager" in the command prompt?

Chicken Patty

Dec 23, 2010, 01:57 AM

what happens when you enter "sudo aptitude install boinc-client boinc-manager" in the command prompt?
It says it cannot find the BOINC file I believe.

Wile E

Dec 23, 2010, 02:05 AM

It says it cannot find the BOINC file I believe.

Try to search for it in Synaptic (System > Administration > "Synaptic Package Manager")

If not, perhaps you are missing dependancies, and the package manager is failing to resolve them automatically.

Are you using 64bit Ubuntu? If you are, try this:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs libstdc++6 freeglut3

Chicken Patty

Dec 23, 2010, 02:10 AM

Try to search for it in Synaptic (System > Administration > "Synaptic Package Manager")

If not, perhaps you are missing dependancies, and the package manager is failing to resolve them automatically.

Are you using 64bit Ubuntu? If you are, try this:

sudo apt-get install ia32-libs libstdc++6 freeglut3

I gotta run really quick. When I get back I'll try both of the above suggestions. Thanks bro.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 23, 2010, 02:21 AM

It says it cannot find the BOINC file I believe.

that did the trick for me,and i wonder why it doesnt work,im not that used to ubuntu till now^^

there is also a manual way, which will allow you to also use the newest versions.
in this example the download folder is named "Downloads"and found directly in the root
the Boinc File is named in this example: "boinc_x.y.z_i686-pc-linux-gnu.sh"
download boinc from the site and execute this in the command prompt, but change the file and the folder according to your system ;)

cd ~/Downloads
sh ./boinc_x.y.z_i686-pc-linux-gnu.sh

now you make a new home for your boinc with:

sudo mkdir /opt/Boinc

after that, the file is unpacked in the "Downloads" folder and you have to copy all of them to /opt/boinc with:

sudo cp -r ~/Downloads/BOINC/* /opt/Boinc

the next command adds all boinc files and directories to the user "Boinc"

sudo chown -hR boinc:boinc /opt/Boinc

Now the Start Script needs to know where boinc is located, to be able to start it as service upon boot. Therefore you edit /etc/default/boinc-client with an editor with root access

the original storage location gets marked out with a # like that:
#BOINC_CLIENT="/usr/bin/boinc"

then you write the new location

BOINC_CLIENT="/opt/Boinc/boinc"

should look like this:

# This file is /etc/default/boinc-client, it is a configuration file for the
# /etc/init.d/boinc-client init script.
# Set this to 1 to enable and to 0 to disable the init script.
ENABLED="1"
# The BOINC core client will be started with the permissions of this user.
BOINC_USER="boinc"
# This is the data directory of the BOINC core client.
BOINC_DIR="/var/lib/boinc-client"
# This is the location of the BOINC core client, that the init script uses.
# If you do not want to use the client program provided by the boinc-client
# package, you can specify here an alternative client program.
#BOINC_CLIENT="/usr/local/bin/boinc"
#BOINC_CLIENT="/usr/bin/boinc"
BOINC_CLIENT="/opt/Boinc/boinc"
# Here you can specify additional options to pass to the BOINC core client.
# Type 'boinc --help' or 'man boinc' for a full summary of allowed options.
#BOINC_OPTS="--return_results_immediately --allow_remote_gui_rpc"
BOINC_OPTS=""

as last step, you start boinc with:

sudo /etc/init.d/boinc-client start

if my post was not helpful enough, here is the original i just translated from german:

Boinc Manuell (http://wiki.ubuntuusers.de/BOINC#Manuell)

hope i could help ;)

Pembo210

Dec 23, 2010, 04:20 AM

It says it cannot find the BOINC file I believe.

chnge "sudo aptitude install boinc-client boinc-manager" to "sudo aptitude install /home/*folder*/boinc-client boinc-manager"

chnge the path in relation to the home folder

f22a4bandit

Dec 23, 2010, 04:41 AM

I hope you can get BOINC running on your Ubuntu rig, CP. We need your support to be successful in our bid for world domination...I mean crunching prowess.

I'll hopefully receive my i7 in six weeks time. I can't wait to see what I'll pull with it. Of course, this is only the processor. I need to purchase everything else after the fact.

theonedub

Dec 23, 2010, 04:42 AM

^ Thanks again for Civ :toast: I hear that IRE ships much faster than what they quote on the site.

xbonez

Dec 23, 2010, 05:10 AM

So, I almost have all the parts for my dedicated folding/crunching rig together. However, there are a few small things I'm missing. Maybe someone could help me out:
2 x 120mm fans (both should be identical so I can out them in push/pull around the radiator of my Eco Coolit for the Q6600

Rig specs:

MSI P7N SLI Motherboard
Intel Q6600 + Eco Coolit Liquid cooling system (hopefully it OCs well with this)
2 x 1Gb Patriot RAM + 1GB Mushkin RAM
2 x Asus GTX 470 + 8800

mjkmike

Dec 23, 2010, 05:35 AM

^^see crunchers helping crunchers.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 23, 2010, 05:39 AM

Chicken Patty

Dec 23, 2010, 05:41 AM

@ xbonez

I got fans, but not identical ones bro :( If you want them though just let me know. I should still have two left.

EDIT: What I'm probably going to do is just go to Tiger Direct tomorrow and pick up the cheapest HDD they have just to get the PC running. I'm done with UBUNTU! :laugh:

mjkmike

Dec 23, 2010, 05:53 AM

I can give you some good news CP. I will not pass you ass soon as you thought.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 23, 2010, 06:31 AM

HammerON

Dec 23, 2010, 09:10 AM

I love the cool temps of winter:

http://img.techpowerup.org/101223/Capture030.jpg

Chicken Patty

Dec 23, 2010, 12:04 PM

That's lovely!

Pembo210

Dec 23, 2010, 09:55 PM

I love the cool temps of winter:

http://img.techpowerup.org/101223/Capture030.jpg

WOW :rockout::respect::respect::respect:
Nice temps!!

mstenholm

Dec 24, 2010, 12:14 PM

i guess he means a PSU, that he wants to retire ;) no idea about the container tho! :p

Yes I meant a container full off PSUs. It seems like a lot people have problems with poor quality PSUs myself included. My Corsair will be replaced by a decent Enermax that next time I place an order in Germany.

Velvet Wafer

Dec 24, 2010, 12:32 PM

YIt seems like a lot people have problems with poor quality PSUs.
and the best ist, that 90% would never blame their PSU for Errors, because they dont even know it can produce some :laugh:

Chicken Patty

Dec 24, 2010, 04:59 PM

Got another HDD for the 3rd rig, going to try and get it giong for the 12890359034th time :laugh:

Chicken Patty

Dec 24, 2010, 05:28 PM

JUST WANTED TO WISH EVERYONE HAPPY AND SAFE HOLIDAYS! MAY YOU GET MANY GIFTS AND CONTINUE TO BUILD CRUNCHERS!

MY GIFT IS THAT THE 3RD RIG IS GETTING A WINDOWS INSTALL RIGHT NOW. :rockout: :rockout: :rockout:

(FIH) The Don

Dec 24, 2010, 06:23 PM

same to you El'Capitãn

Bow

Dec 24, 2010, 06:28 PM

I have a CoolerMaster 600w sli ready psu, if someone is in need of one, just pay shipping and its yours.
pm my me.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 24, 2010, 06:29 PM

whats the amps on it?

Bow

Dec 24, 2010, 06:42 PM

AC input 110v-115v/220v-230v 10a/6.3a 50/60hz
DCoutput 3.5v +5v +12v1 +12v2 -5v -12v +5vsb
Maxoutput 25a 30a 18a 18a 0.8a 0.8a 2.0a

Josh154

Dec 24, 2010, 07:34 PM

I could probably use that. My 500w is cutting it very close with my two cards and a i7 now. I haven't even tried it with the i7 but for some reason im thinking it's not gonna be enough. What do you all think?

Chicken Patty

Dec 24, 2010, 09:17 PM

I have a CoolerMaster 600w sli ready psu, if someone is in need of one, just pay shipping and its yours.
pm my me.

I could probably use that. My 500w is cutting it very close with my two cards and a i7 now. I haven't even tried it with the i7 but for some reason im thinking it's not gonna be enough. What do you all think?

You need it more than me, so if you take it what you going to do with the 500W?

My friend just told me he wants me to build him a high end gaming rig so he's going to give me some of the components from his old rig.

I'll have a C2D E8400, EVGA S775 mobo not sure which one, and two 8800GT's. That can do some folding and crunching but I'll need a PSU and a HDD. That's why I ask. :toast:

EDIT: My Christmas present to you guys is my 3rd rig is back online :toast: Merry Christmas fuckers, TPU TO DA TOP!

(FIH) The Don

Dec 24, 2010, 09:54 PM

wheres our thanks buttons O.o

ah well, @CP, i will find out what cpu i can give you sunday, i "think" its and E8500 but im not sure, if its a pent d ill just put it in the closet lol

Chicken Patty

Dec 25, 2010, 12:55 AM

wheres our thanks buttons O.o

ah well, @CP, i will find out what cpu i can give you sunday, i "think" its and E8500 but im not sure, if its a pent d ill just put it in the closet lol

Let me know bro :toast:

Mindweaver

Dec 25, 2010, 01:13 AM

It looks like I might get a white Christmas! Bad weather is heading my way. I've got all my crunchers crunching strong! I hope the power doesn't go out! :toast: But if it does you guys gear up for some cherry pie! fight for it(in fun).. hehehe :toast:

Merry Christmas Team! you all deserve a great one! :toast:

Radical_Edward

Dec 25, 2010, 01:26 AM

Good luck Mindweaver.

Everyone have a great Christmas.

Bow

Dec 25, 2010, 03:22 AM

If someone can use it. PM me.

Bow

Dec 25, 2010, 03:25 AM

Happy HO HO HO HO MO Fo's....lol:toast:

xbonez

Dec 25, 2010, 03:35 AM

If someone can use it. PM me.

If no one else takes it, I'll take it. But i'm last on the list. If anyone else needs it, they definitely need it more than me

Chicken Patty

Dec 25, 2010, 08:54 AM

If no one else takes it, I'll take it. But i'm last on the list. If anyone else needs it, they definitely need it more than me

It's all you from what I see, unless something has been going on in PM's that we can't see.

xbonez

Dec 25, 2010, 09:09 AM

I just feel josh is going to need it coz his 500W just won't cut it. Unless he wants to buy new one

stinger608

Dec 25, 2010, 02:00 PM

Starting to build my fourth system for crunching, so I would take it, that is unless of course Josh needs it. I will be in need for it in a month or so, however if he needs it sooner the by all means ship it to him.

Chicken Patty

Dec 25, 2010, 05:30 PM

I just feel josh is going to need it coz his 500W just won't cut it. Unless he wants to buy new one

Ugh, I confused you guys, I just scrolled up and saw it was him who posted he needed it earlier. Sorry :( yeah I'll let Josh take it!

xbonez

Dec 25, 2010, 05:56 PM

Btw, at what score do you get the Cruncher badge? I've crossed a 100k.

Chicken Patty

Dec 25, 2010, 06:37 PM

Btw, at what score do you get the Cruncher badge? I've crossed a 100k.

It's 100k WCG and 700k BOINC. you also need to go to USER CP and under options enter your WCG username.

mjkmike

Dec 26, 2010, 02:31 AM

This is a team thread and I'm the first to say happy ho ho, don't want to knew how many time zones i missed.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 26, 2010, 02:34 AM

just a couple lol :roll:

Josh154

Dec 27, 2010, 03:45 AM

Josh154

Dec 27, 2010, 04:30 AM

Actually ya know what, i could probably use that PSU then forward mine on to whoever need's one for the cost of shipping.

Is the PSU this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171039) or is it this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171036) one? I could just use that extra 100W so im not running mine to it's max the whole time.

f22a4bandit

Dec 27, 2010, 05:01 AM

Apparently my rig hates me. It won't overclock no matter what I do. I figured I might pull another 300 Mhz, but to no avail. Oh well, the first gen Phenoms were shyte anyway.

p_o_s_pc

Dec 27, 2010, 05:10 AM

Apparently my rig hates me. It won't overclock no matter what I do. I figured I might pull another 300 Mhz, but to no avail. Oh well, the first gen Phenoms were shyte anyway.

the gen 1 Phenoms did suck and couldn't get much better then 2.4-2.5ghz if they weren't the 2nd stepping.(don't remember what it was called) you should be able to get alittle more out of yours. Could you post some pics of the bios so people maybe able to help you out?

twilyth

Dec 27, 2010, 10:17 PM

Hey guys, sorry i haven't been here with a update. I've been really sick over christmas. Woke up throwing up christmas morning and have been sick all weekend. I'll wait and see if my power supply can handle it. Others could use it before me i know so we will see.

I used to get sick with monotonous regularity. At first it was every February - like clockwork. Then it was twice a year, then 3 times - usually between December and March.

You probably don't have enough vitamin d-3. D3 is biologically active form. You need a rock bottom minimum of 400IU's per day. I was taking that and my blood tests showed that I was abysmally deficient. Now I take 1000 IUs. I think it works better than a flu shot.

If you take a supplement though, it HAS TO BE D3.

Vitamin D is used to make cathelicidins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathelicidin)- peptides (short proteins) that contribute to your natural immunity.

You should also take a zinc supplement - just be sure to take mineral supplements a couple of hours apart since they tend to compete for the same receptors in your gut.

Virtually everyone is deficient in zinc (important for a healthy immune response) and magnesium (necessary for proper muscle function including vascular endothelium, heart, etc.)

Josh154

Dec 27, 2010, 10:45 PM

I used to get sick with monotonous regularity. At first it was every February - like clockwork. Then it was twice a year, then 3 times - usually between December and March.

You probably don't have enough vitamin d-3. D3 is biologically active form. You need a rock bottom minimum of 400IU's per day. I was taking that and my blood tests showed that I was abysmally deficient. Now I take 1000 IUs. I think it works better than a flu shot.

If you take a supplement though, it HAS TO BE D3.

Vitamin D is used to make cathelicidins (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathelicidin)- peptides (short proteins) that contribute to your natural immunity.

You should also take a zinc supplement - just be sure to take mineral supplements a couple of hours apart since they tend to compete for the same receptors in your gut.

Virtually everyone is deficient in zinc (important for a healthy immune response) and magnesium (necessary for proper muscle function including vascular endothelium, heart, etc.)

Thanks for the great information in that post. Im pretty sure I know what the reason is though. Google k2 side effects. Yep those are the exact effects I was having. Its not even legal anymore so if ur looking for that high stick to weed k2 isn't worth it.

KieX

Dec 27, 2010, 11:45 PM

1 out of 4 shelves with a working rig. Just playing around with the OC, but should be done tomorrow to add another i7 950 to the team :D

twilyth

Dec 27, 2010, 11:48 PM

Josh: Oh my. :eek: :eek: :eek: :shadedshu

Since you're being honest, I'm not going to bust your chops, but that seems like particularly nasty stuff. (http://www.livescience.com/health/fake-marijuana-k2-hallucinations-100303.html)

Further testing is needed, but Scalzo says the symptoms, such as fast heart beat, dangerously elevated blood pressure, pale skin and vomiting suggest that K2 is affecting the cardiovascular system of users. It also is believed to affect the central nervous system, causing severe, potentially life-threatening hallucinations and, in some cases, seizures.

If you have any persistent symptoms, please see a doctor - under an assumed name if necessary.

twilyth

Dec 27, 2010, 11:54 PM

Sorry for the double post, but I think this is important.

I won't get into specifics, since that's against the rules, but I have some experience with artificially altering my mood. I also know a lot of people in the same boat. Almost every time I talk to someone like that, I find out that it's less about recreation and more about self-medication. It's just that either people don't realize there is a problem and only understand that certain things make them feel better, or they do realize it and are ashamed or afraid to get help.

That's your PSA for today. :toast:

Josh154

Dec 28, 2010, 12:15 AM

1 out of 4 shelves with a working rig. Just playing around with the OC, but should be done tomorrow to add another i7 950 to the team :D

Awesome! Post some pic's up when its done :)

Josh: Oh my. :eek: :eek: :eek: :shadedshu

Since you're being honest, I'm not going to bust your chops, but that seems like particularly nasty stuff. (http://www.livescience.com/health/fake-marijuana-k2-hallucinations-100303.html)

If you have any persistent symptoms, please see a doctor - under an assumed name if necessary.

Yeah i know man i messedd up :( Just thought id try it since it doesn't show up on drug tests and as a kid and all ur buddies are like dudeeee check it out! Lol and i am in the midwest like the article states and 16 :eek: I was definitely having some of those side effects too.

Im still not fully recovered. My stomach is still uneasy with certin foods but hey i guess i learned my lesson and im not inhailing anything into my lungs no more! :D

AlienIsGOD

Dec 28, 2010, 12:18 AM

had to reinstall 7 due to my external drive screwing up the boot order and causing error with my recovory cd. Points should be back up to norms in a week or so..

Josh154

Dec 28, 2010, 12:22 AM

had to reinstall 7 due to my external drive screwing up the boot order and causing error with my recovory cd. Points should be back up to norms in a week or so..

Bummer man :( glad u got it figured out though :D

KieX

Dec 28, 2010, 01:19 AM

Awesome! Post some pic's up when its done :)

Tomorrow is last day before I have to go back to work, so trying to finish setting up and testing everything. Next shots will be for complete farm. Sometime over the weekend.

Yeah i know man i messedd up :( Just thought id try it since it doesn't show up on drug tests and as a kid and all ur buddies are like dudeeee check it out! Lol and i am in the midwest like the article states and 16 :eek: I was definitely having some of those side effects too.

Im still not fully recovered. My stomach is still uneasy with certin foods but hey i guess i learned my lesson and im not inhailing anything into my lungs no more! :D

We live and learn. Teens are a great time to learn the good and the bad, but just don't get carried away ;) You'll need your health to enjoy the other 3/4 of your life too

Bow

Dec 28, 2010, 01:19 AM

What do ya think for Crunching/Folding/Gaming/Music/movies
Going to have a fat bonus this year.

AMD Phenom II X6 1090T Black Edition Thuban 3.2GHz 6 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Six-Core Desktop Processor (Model: HDT90ZFBGRBOX)
ASUS Crosshair IV Extreme AM3 AMD 890FX SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Motherboard
SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Eyefinity 6 Edition Video Card (Model: 100290SR)
CORSAIR DOMINATOR-GT 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM 1866 Desktop Memory with Airflow Fan (Model: CMT8GX3M4A1866C9)
Antec Lanboy air Red Black / Red Computer Modular Case
Antec 1200W Continuous Power with PowerCache Technology SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS SILVER Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply (Model: TPQ-1200)
Seagate Barracuda XT 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (Model: ST32000641AS)
G.SKILL Phoenix Pro Series 2.5" 120GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (Model:FM-25S2S-120GBP2)
LG Blu-ray Disc Combo Internal SATA 10x SuperMulti Blue LightScribe (Model: UH10LS20)
Thermaltake Frio Overclocking-Ready Intel Core i7 (six-core ready) & i5 Compatible Five 8mm Heatpipes Dual 120mm Fans Intel & AMD Universal CPU Cooler (Model: CLP0564)

KieX

Dec 28, 2010, 01:25 AM

Sounds like an awesome sytem Bow. Personaly I'd say get Corsair Vengance 2x4GB over the DomGT. Also 5850 I think now unlock to 5870 so dunno if you're ready to make the saving for the BIOS flash.
That PSU is going to have TheDon wanting one very badly too.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 28, 2010, 01:25 AM

i think it looks great

but i would go with nvidia and i7 for folding and crunching it WILL give you MUCH more

Sadasius

Dec 28, 2010, 01:27 AM

Bow you are going to love the GSkill Phoenix Pro. It is so damn fast!

Velvet Wafer

Dec 28, 2010, 02:19 AM

Josh: Oh my. :eek: :eek: :eek: :shadedshu

Since you're being honest, I'm not going to bust your chops, but that seems like particularly nasty stuff. (http://www.livescience.com/health/fake-marijuana-k2-hallucinations-100303.html)

If you have any persistent symptoms, please see a doctor - under an assumed name if necessary.

that is one particular cannabinoid, JWH-018, which is a few times stronger than ordinary delta-9-thc...it can have the same adverse side affects as the consumation of weed. i also had a few different cannabinoides
(JWH-018, CP-55940 and of course HU-210 which can be 900 times as potent.) and didnt suffered side effects, besides the usual cannabinoid related. i guess most people that fuck up on it would also fuck up on high quality stuff from the Dutch. if you dont have tolerance, such an amount will most likely make you feel very bad and nauseaous ;)
The 3 that i listed are different profiled cannabinoides that were intended for different medical uses (but just 3 of hundreds), but producing and selling Marinol
(very expensive Delta-7-THC extract,which is 25% less potent than ordinary THC, and gets extracted from plants with thc content with about 1%)
is much more profitable, so these formulas are stashed at the pharmagiants, not much unlike the cures for aids and cancer (Bayer,Merck,Hoffman-La Roche etc)
people should ask themselves where all these new sicknesses come from, when health care and medical technology goes further everyday... well... if it werent so, some people might run out of their business someday....

Josh154

Dec 28, 2010, 02:32 AM

that is one particular cannabinoid, JWH-018, which is a few times stronger than ordinary delta-9-thc...i can have the same adverse side affects as the consumation of weed. i also had a few different cannabinoides
(JWH-018, CP-55940 and of course HU-210 which can be 900 times as potent.) and didnt suffered side effects, besides the usual cannabinoid related. i guess most people that fuck up on it would also fuck up on high quality stuff from the Dutch. if you dont have tolerance, such an amount will most likely make you feel very bad and nauseaous ;)
The 3 that i listed are different profiled cannabinoides that were intended for different medical uses (but just 3 of hundreds), but producing and selling Marinol
(very expensive Delta-7-THC extract,which is 25% less potent than ordinary THC, and gets extracted from plants with thc content with about 1%)
is much more profitable, so these formulas are stashed at the pharmagiants, not much unlike the cures for aids and cancer (Bayer,Merck,Hoffman-La Roche etc)
people should ask themselves where all these new sicknesses come from, when health care and medical technology goes further everyday... well... if it werent so, some people might run out of their business someday....

Yeah idk man, i've tried k2 twice. First time off 3 hit's was the most effe'd up i've been. Next day i took about 2 blunts in myself then was throwin up next day haha.

I'll still prefer to stay away from it. Weed isn't bad except for looking for jobs so i think ill stay away from that too.

Radical_Edward

Dec 28, 2010, 02:46 AM

Not to sound rude, but can you guys take the substance use to PMs please?

Radical_Edward

Dec 29, 2010, 02:21 AM

Just got a Jury duty summons, just so you guys know, I'll be gone sometime next month around this time for up to 2 months. Depending on how the case goes. :(

(FIH) The Don

Dec 29, 2010, 02:45 AM

meh :( sucks man, atleast you get paid, lets just hope you get more than your regular job :toast:

GL with it, and i hope it will be don quick for you :)

Radical_Edward

Dec 29, 2010, 03:03 AM

Get paid my normal wages plus $10 a day for my days I normally have off. Not allowed any internet, phones, TVs, etc during that time. :(

AlienIsGOD

Dec 29, 2010, 03:16 AM

Get paid my normal wages plus $10 a day for my days I normally have off. Not allowed any internet, phones, TVs, etc during that time. :(

I WOULD DIE W/O INTERNET............... the others i could do w/o :D

xbonez

Dec 29, 2010, 04:47 AM

Suppose I am crunching on a processor with an unstable overclock. Will the BOINC client report the error to me like the FAH client does saying _UNSTABLE MACHINE_ ?

Josh154

Dec 29, 2010, 05:15 AM

Not to sound rude, but can you guys take the substance use to PMs please?

Yeah that's not a problem man. Sorry about bringing that up and it wasn't rude at all :D Sucks about the Jury summons :( Hopefully that time passes quick.

theonedub

Dec 29, 2010, 05:21 AM

Velvet Wafer

Dec 29, 2010, 05:28 AM

Not to sound rude, but can you guys take the substance use to PMs please?

i guess we were finished already.
wonder why so many seem to take interest in it, as it was a short offtopic within the team,where knowing each other a little better surely cant hurt ;)

hope that you will sit the time off easily, that surely sucks!And i admit im also one of the people that would feel shut off of the rest of the world without net :o

HammerON

Dec 29, 2010, 09:24 AM

Just bought one of these:
http://img.techpowerup.org/101229/i7970434.jpg

I will have to sell one of the i7 920's:(
It will be hooked-up to an ASUS Rampage III Extreme w/ Koolance water block (coming soon)~

silkstone

Dec 29, 2010, 09:48 AM

theonedub

Dec 29, 2010, 09:54 AM

Lot of people flipping 970s from IRE in my area, nothing reasonable as far as pricing though. You get a good deal on that one, H?

HammerON

Dec 29, 2010, 10:21 AM

$580.00:)

Thought it was a pretty good price...

Wile E

Dec 29, 2010, 10:25 AM

$580.00:)

Thought it was a pretty good price...

Doesn't sound too shabby to me: Intel Core i7-970 Gulftown 3.2GHz 12MB L3 Cache LG... (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115066)

Chicken Patty

Dec 29, 2010, 12:09 PM

I just started crunching again after a year of inactivity. i'm gonna see if i can get my laptop on the job too and a couple of work machines.

A strange thing i noticed when using the PPD calculator, is that my lappy will get just as many ppd as my desktop. Is that normal for i3 vs. c2d?

The i3 definitely gets more points, It's got HTT I right? Meaning it'll be able to run four projects at once instead of two.

Paulieg

Dec 29, 2010, 01:25 PM

$580.00:)

Thought it was a pretty good price...

Where the hell did you find it for $580?:eek:

xbonez

Dec 29, 2010, 01:26 PM

On WCG.org you will see under Results Status that some of your work units will say Invalid/Error/etc.

I've never returned an invalid result, but if you had one it would say invalid where I highlighted:
http://img.techpowerup.org/101229/wcg.png

So, If I go to my Result Status page the first two and a half pages are full of 'In Progress'. Why is that so? Why do I have almost 25 projects stating 'In Progress' ?

twilyth

Dec 29, 2010, 03:56 PM

You can filter the results by host cpu name, project and status.

Also, sort by returned date rather than due date and the results already returned should bubble to the top.

Pembo210

Dec 29, 2010, 07:51 PM

Why did my little WGC cruncher logo under my sig go from two stars to one star:confused:

(FIH) The Don

Dec 29, 2010, 08:00 PM

if its under a certain amount PPD over a 28day basis your stars will go down afaik

but im not sure

twilyth

Dec 29, 2010, 08:00 PM

Why did my little WGC cruncher logo under my sig go from two stars to one star:confused:
Maybe they recalculate your rating on a daily basis. IDK. I've seen that too. It should probably be calculated in a way that doesn't change so often. If you are well above a certain rating consistently, it's not an issue. But if you tend to produce daily numbers that are around one of the cutoff points, you can see this.

Maybe we could calculate it once per week using the stats for the trailing 30-day period.

(FIH) The Don

Dec 30, 2010, 02:37 AM

just ordered watercooling for the rig and a AX850W that was in the demoshop for 150$, very good price in denmark btw, regular price is around 210$ :D

Josh154

Dec 30, 2010, 02:58 AM

just ordered watercooling for the rig and a AX850W that was in the demoshop for 150$, very good price in denmark btw, regular price is around 210$ :D

Nice snag! Im gonna need to be getting a new PSU soon too. Corsair's new power supply's really have my attention :D

theonedub

Dec 30, 2010, 04:00 AM

Where the hell did you find it for $580?:eek:

From what I have seen, a lot of people got them through Intel's Retail Edge Program (IRE) where certain retail employees were able to get them for $215. A lot of people got them with the intention to flip them, and although it is against the TOS of the program it's not stopping people.

I've seen 4-5 for about $600-$650 within an hours drive from me. Want me to inquire for you?

f22a4bandit

Dec 31, 2010, 06:42 AM

Josh154

Dec 31, 2010, 06:48 AM

My i7 is estimated to arrive on Jan. 3rd. However, looking at the arrival location as of today, it might arrive as early as tomorrow. Fedex beasted the Chicago to Dallas route in a little over a day. Dallas is about three hours from my house, so hopefully I'll have my precious in hand tomorrow or Saturday (if they will deliver on those days).

Im not even counting on this stuff anymore. I paid for 3-day select on newegg. Tomorrow is the 4th day. Checked the tracking recently and it was in des moines which is about 4 hours from my house then it went to kentucky which is even further from my house then des moines. Look's like i won't be getting my package till the third either. :(

f22a4bandit

Dec 31, 2010, 06:56 AM

Im not even counting on this stuff anymore. I paid for 3-day select on newegg. Tomorrow is the 4th day. Checked the tracking recently and it was in des moines which is about 4 hours from my house then it went to kentucky which is even further from my house then des moines. Look's like i won't be getting my package till the third either. :(

What the...they shipped it to KY...and you're in SD...I don't believe what I just read! That's incredibly unfortunate! Hopefully they'll start moving WEST instead of EAST. I mean, IA isn't that far from SD to begin with...

Josh154

Dec 31, 2010, 07:05 AM

What the...they shipped it to KY...and you're in SD...I don't believe what I just read! That's incredibly unfortunate! Hopefully they'll start moving WEST instead of EAST. I mean, IA isn't that far from SD to begin with...

Exactly! Here's what the tracking info shows

Tracking number 1ZX799331240435136
Ship date 12/28/2010 23:24:36
Estimated delivery 01/03/2011
Destination HARTFORD, SD, US
Service type 3 DAY SELECT
Weight 2.20 LBS
Status In Transit
Date/Time Activity Location Details
12/31/2010 01:06:00 LOCATION SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/31/2010 00:48:00 UNLOAD SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/30/2010 23:50:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/30/2010 21:34:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 19:59:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 19:50:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 14:13:00 LOCATION SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 13:19:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/29/2010 04:51:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] ONTARIO, CA, US
12/28/2010 22:53:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] ONTARIO, CA, US
12/28/2010 21:51:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 19:01:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 15:37:00 ORIGIN SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 23:24:36 BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED[M]

f22a4bandit

Dec 31, 2010, 07:09 AM

Exactly! Here's what the tracking info shows

Tracking number 1ZX799331240435136
Ship date 12/28/2010 23:24:36
Estimated delivery 01/03/2011
Destination HARTFORD, SD, US
Service type 3 DAY SELECT
Weight 2.20 LBS
Status In Transit
Date/Time Activity Location Details
12/31/2010 01:06:00 LOCATION SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/31/2010 00:48:00 UNLOAD SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/30/2010 23:50:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/30/2010 21:34:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 19:59:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 19:50:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 14:13:00 LOCATION SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 13:19:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/29/2010 04:51:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] ONTARIO, CA, US
12/28/2010 22:53:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] ONTARIO, CA, US
12/28/2010 21:51:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 19:01:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 15:37:00 ORIGIN SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 23:24:36 BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED[M]

Wow...I'm extremely surprised it didn't ship from TN or NJ! To ship from CA to being with is a little strange. I hope they didn't somehow confuse the location with Hartford, CT!

Josh154

Dec 31, 2010, 07:10 AM

Wow...I'm extremely surprised it didn't ship from TN or NJ! To ship from CA to being with is a little strange. I hope they didn't somehow confuse the location with Hartford, CT!

Their's all kinds of hartfords i just wanted the ram before the weekend so i could set the rig up and get it doing some folding but i guess now :(

HammerON

Dec 31, 2010, 08:41 AM

Where the hell did you find it for $580?:eek:

Ebay. I normally will not buy such an item fron Ebay; but after checking out this seller Idecided to go with it:) I should recieve the 970 early next week:toast:

just ordered watercooling for the rig and a AX850W that was in the demoshop for 150$, very good price in denmark btw, regular price is around 210$ :D

What watercooling you talking about?

(FIH) The Don

Dec 31, 2010, 09:32 AM

Ebay. I normally will not buy such an item fron Ebay; but after checking out this seller Idecided to go with it:) I should recieve the 970 early next week:toast:

What watercooling you taling about?

sorry for being lazy lol

copy pasta

ordered this yesterday :D
Heatkiller LT (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p5480_Watercool-HK-CPU-LGA1oe-Rev--3-0-LT.html)

Rad (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p2762_NexXxoS-Xtreme-III-360-Radiator-Rev-2--with-aluminum-frame-.html)

Pump (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p7494_Phobya-DC12-400-12Volt-Pump.html)

Res (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p8082_EK-Water-Blocks-EK-Reservoir-for-Phobya-DC12-400---EK-DCP-4-0.html)

Fans (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p4696_Enermax-UCMA12-Magma---120x120x25mm--.html)

along with compression fittings, distilled water,

and this tubing (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p6782_Masterkleer-tubing-PVC-19-13mm--1-2-ID--UV-active-black.html)

Josh154

Dec 31, 2010, 04:08 PM

Well guys, checked the tracking ID this morning and it was sent out from UPS on the destination scan! Then they had a update with this... So i tried calling and seeing if i could pick the package up from our local store and they won't let me come get it. I said i needed the package for business and that's why i paid for 3-day delivery today would have already been the 4th day and she's like im sorry sir is their anything else we can do? Fucking bullcrap shipping companies and their automated answering stuff. Now it won't be here till monday.

Tracking number 1ZX799331240435136
Ship date 12/28/2010 23:24:36
Estimated delivery 01/03/2011
Destination HARTFORD, SD, US
Service type 3 DAY SELECT
Weight 2.20 LBS
Status In Transit
Date/Time Activity Location Details
12/31/2010 10:34:00 EMERGENCY CONDITIONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL[X] SIOUX FALLS, SD, US
12/31/2010 07:51:00 DESTINATION SCAN[I] SIOUX FALLS, SD, US
12/31/2010 07:00:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] SIOUX FALLS, SD, US
12/31/2010 06:45:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] SIOUX FALLS, SD, US
12/31/2010 05:09:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] SIOUX FALLS, SD, US
12/31/2010 04:16:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/31/2010 01:06:00 LOCATION SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/31/2010 00:48:00 UNLOAD SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/30/2010 23:50:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] LOUISVILLE, KY, US
12/30/2010 21:34:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 19:59:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 19:50:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 14:13:00 LOCATION SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/30/2010 13:19:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] DES MOINES, IA, US
12/29/2010 04:51:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] ONTARIO, CA, US
12/28/2010 22:53:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] ONTARIO, CA, US
12/28/2010 21:51:00 DEPARTURE SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 19:01:00 ARRIVAL SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 15:37:00 ORIGIN SCAN[I] BALDWIN PARK, CA, US
12/28/2010 23:24:36 BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED[M]

Pembo210

Dec 31, 2010, 04:19 PM

It didn't actually get shipped until the 28th. Three days puts you at Friday the 31st (today) then a one day delay rolls it until Monday. Considering that "Northwest winds will increase to 20 to 35 mph, 6 inches of snow is expected. Low temperatures will be a concern as well as wind chill values of -10 to -20 are possible Friday and -20 to -30 overnight into Saturday morning." (SiouxFalls weather)

I think only a one day delay is very fortunate for it being the busiest time of year and severe winter storms in the area.
I live in Florida and had several packages delayed this year.

f22a4bandit

Dec 31, 2010, 05:16 PM

Josh154

Dec 31, 2010, 09:54 PM

My i7 is out for delivery as we speak.

In other news, I've set my rig to 24/7 crunching status to make up for the lost PPD (low as it may have been) on my now defunct laptop. It's been happily crunching away since the beginning of this week.

Nice i bet ya can't wait. Im in the same boat! I just need my ram and it will be my first i7 ever! :D Im soo exicted to get this rig running. I can't believe i actually have a i7 at times!

What chip did you get?

KieX

Dec 31, 2010, 10:00 PM

36

Is a magic number :D

---------------------------------
Happy New Year everyone :toast:

HammerON

Dec 31, 2010, 10:03 PM

sorry for being lazy lol

copy pasta

ordered this yesterday :D
Heatkiller LT (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p5480_Watercool-HK-CPU-LGA1oe-Rev--3-0-LT.html)

Rad (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p2762_NexXxoS-Xtreme-III-360-Radiator-Rev-2--with-aluminum-frame-.html)

Pump (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p7494_Phobya-DC12-400-12Volt-Pump.html)

Res (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p8082_EK-Water-Blocks-EK-Reservoir-for-Phobya-DC12-400---EK-DCP-4-0.html)

Fans (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p4696_Enermax-UCMA12-Magma---120x120x25mm--.html)

along with compression fittings, distilled water,

and this tubing (http://www.aquatuning.de/product_info.php/info/p6782_Masterkleer-tubing-PVC-19-13mm--1-2-ID--UV-active-black.html)

Looks good:toast:

Chicken Patty

Dec 31, 2010, 11:59 PM

Hey guys, just wanted to wish you'll a happy new year and hope 2011 brings a lot of great things into your life, most importantly what you need! Honored to have you guys around and to be the captain of such a special team! Keep up the great work and continue being who you are, that's what sets us apart. :toast:

Sadasius

Jan 1, 2011, 12:31 AM

Your "Special"!! LOL.....You too bro....HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Will be celebrating soon when I got off of work here. :rockout:

twilyth

Jan 1, 2011, 12:46 AM

Happy, happy, joy, joy (for any one who remembers Ren and Stimpy)

I'm going to party down tonight boys - some hot soup, a little prune juice and maybe an extra Ativan. Oh yeah. Do I know how to live or what?

f22a4bandit

Jan 1, 2011, 02:12 AM

Nice i bet ya can't wait. Im in the same boat! I just need my ram and it will be my first i7 ever! :D Im soo exicted to get this rig running. I can't believe i actually have a i7 at times!

What chip did you get?

I went with the i7 960. Couldn't justify jumping to the 970 with bills to pay.

Fedex AND UPS didn't deliver today (parents gave me the go ahead to build them a rig). They literally say "will deliver next business day" on their status. LAME.

HammerON

Jan 1, 2011, 02:31 AM

Thanks CP and Happy New Year to all the TPU crunchers:toast:

Josh154

Jan 1, 2011, 03:01 AM

I went with the i7 960. Couldn't justify jumping to the 970 with bills to pay.

Fedex AND UPS didn't deliver today (parents gave me the go ahead to build them a rig). They literally say "will deliver next business day" on their status. LAME.

Yeah i got the same thing going :( Look's like we both will have our rigs finished up on the next business day :)

Velvet Wafer

Jan 1, 2011, 03:33 AM

Yeah i got the same thing going :( Look's like we both will have our rigs finished up on the next business day :)

not only you! im waiting for a 4870x2 from kiex, and the mail is horribly slow! :D

Josh154

Jan 1, 2011, 03:39 AM

not only you! im waiting for a 4870x2 from kiex, and the mail is horribly slow! :D

Definitely! This is the best time to buy parts but the worst time to ship or in our case wait patiently for our parts!

xbonez

Jan 1, 2011, 05:42 AM

I received two packages from TexBill in 3 days flat. No complaints!

Josh154

Jan 1, 2011, 05:43 PM

I received two packages from TexBill in 3 days flat. No complaints!

Well what do you expect? It's Tex :p

stinger608

Jan 1, 2011, 06:08 PM

Just wanted to wish all TPU members and Crunchers a very Happy New Year's:toast:

:respect::respect::respect::respect::respect:

Josh154

Jan 1, 2011, 11:17 PM

Just wanted to wish all TPU members and Crunchers a very Happy New Year's:toast:

:respect::respect::respect::respect::respect:

Thanks man you too :D

Chicken Patty

Jan 2, 2011, 12:38 AM

likewise stinger :toast:

twilyth

Jan 2, 2011, 12:53 AM

Maybe this has already been discussed, but has anyone else gotten some monster CEP2 wu's? Check this out.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x206/twilyth/27e405f5.png

Velvet Wafer

Jan 2, 2011, 12:54 AM

Maybe this has already been discussed, but has anyone else gotten some monster CEP2 wu's? Check this out.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x206/twilyth/27e405f5.png

LOL, a week WU! :laugh:
For me it looks bugged, but i guess you wont loose many points trying to find out if it is, or not ;)

(FIH) The Don

Jan 2, 2011, 12:54 AM

wtf :eek:

LOL, a week WU! :laugh:

happens everyday :wtf:

HammerON

Jan 2, 2011, 01:01 AM

twilyth

Jan 2, 2011, 01:09 AM

At first I thought it was due to the fact that i was using Process Lasso to throttle anything starting with wcg* - but I turned off the throttling and I'm still getting these estimates. IDK, it probably just hasn't revised the estimates yet.

KieX

Jan 2, 2011, 01:14 AM

Maybe this has already been discussed, but has anyone else gotten some monster CEP2 wu's? Check this out.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x206/twilyth/27e405f5.png

Looks like it's only for the WU with the E2008XX_ prefix. All the E2009XX_ prefix WU's are 6-11 hours.

Josh154

Jan 2, 2011, 04:32 AM

That is incredible:laugh:

Got my new SSD from OCZ. Selling it though...
[FS][US] Hammeron's Stuff!!! (http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=137423)

Will soon be selling the Sabertooth and the i7 920 as well.

Shucks shoulda letbme known about that sabertooth i woulda picked that up if it was like last week

HammerON

Jan 2, 2011, 04:35 AM

I didn't know I was going to sell it until I broke down and bought the ASUS Rampage III Extreme this last week. The Sabertooth is a great X58 motherboard for the price!!!

twilyth

Jan 2, 2011, 04:40 AM

Yeah, Asus is like going to gramma's house. You always feel safe and warm there. Some of these other characters like Asrock and Gigabyte can look a little shady at times.

f22a4bandit

Jan 2, 2011, 05:09 AM

Yeah, Asus is like going to gramma's house. You always feel safe and warm there. Some of these other characters like Asrock and Gigabyte can look a little shady at times.

Hey now! My Gigabyte brought me candy in a windowless van! I thought it was pretty awesome. :laugh:

HammerON

Jan 2, 2011, 06:10 AM

Yeah, Asus is like going to gramma's house. You always feel safe and warm there. Some of these other characters like Asrock and Gigabyte can look a little shady at times.

Agree! I have had the EVGA, MSI, AsRock and Gigabyte X58 boards ~ but ASUS is by far my favorite:toast:

xbonez

Jan 2, 2011, 09:43 AM

Chicken Patty

Jan 2, 2011, 09:44 AM

Hey guys, unfortunately I haven't been able to crunch for the past few days. My processor is running very hot even at stock clocks and powers off if I crunch. I've ordered a water cooling kit which comes in on the 5th. after that I'll OC it and resume crunching. Also I'll move my h50 to the folding/crunching rig, OC it and start crunching on it too.

Don't worry bro, it happens. I'm putting up with insane amounts of heat right now in my room, I honestly don't know how much longer I can take this. My buddies don't even want to come over anymore. :(