TechpowerUp's October WCG Challenge- October 16th thru 23rd, 2014

Norton · Oct 15, 2014

Closing in on 8 hours until the challenge start!

Ja.KooLit · Oct 15, 2014

Count me in :rockout:

manofthem · Oct 15, 2014

I called, texted, and emailed my bro last night to get boinc running for the challenge, but I never heard back. Made me haz a sad

He texted me this morning and told me he fired up boinc last night for me. Little sucker leaves boinc installed, and sets it to no new tasks until a challenge comes around, at which point he allows new tasks. Not a bad idea

Arjai · Oct 15, 2014

manofthem said:
... Little sucker leaves boinc installed, and sets it to no new tasks until a challenge comes around, at which point he allows new tasks. Not a bad idea ...

A better Idea? Allow new tasks ALL the time!

ThE_MaD_ShOt · Oct 16, 2014

New rig is crunching. :toast:

Norton · Oct 16, 2014

ThE_MaD_ShOt said:
New rig is crunching.

15 minutes until Challenge start!

Kick the tires and light the fires!!!

Nordic · Oct 16, 2014

My output is steller right now. I guess I can saunter over and participate in the challenge, if anyone didn't think I would.

manofthem · Oct 16, 2014

Let's kick it! This challenge is going to be a fun time!
:toast:

Tallencor · Oct 16, 2014

Got to work this morning and windows installed framework updates. guy that sets up our server etc has his own acct on all of our pc's. When I got here I was looking at the log in screen. GGRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

Zachary85 · Oct 17, 2014

I'm in, I even fired up a couple of core2 duo's that I just inherited this past weekend. Poor things, sitting in someone's basement just collecting dust. It won't add that many points, but it will give me a chance to see if the systems are stable and worth keeping.

Norton · Oct 17, 2014

Zachary85 said:
I'm in, I even fired up a couple of core2 duo's that I just inherited this past weekend. Poor things, sitting in someone's basement just collecting dust. It won't add that many points, but it will give me a chance to see if the systems are stable and worth keeping.

Every core or thread you can bring in is more than welcome and thanks for the help! :toast:

Also, thanks to @ThE_MaD_ShOt for adding 2x $25 paypal gifts to the prize pool! :toast:

Hope to update the prize post tonight if I don't fall asleep first.....

eidairaman1 · Oct 17, 2014

What happened to Chicken Patty?

theonedub · Oct 17, 2014

Career advancement, I believe. He was pretty excited about it but knew he wouldn't have time for TPU or working on his car if he took the opportunity.

manofthem · Oct 17, 2014

I just want to apologize for my delay in posting this Challenge's Game Giveaway! The last few days I've been swamped, and today I've been fighting terrible migraines all day.

I'm trying to get it done for tonight, but it may be delayed til tomorrow. Again, I'm sorry about this, and I hope ya'lls can be patient with me :oops:

t_ski · Oct 17, 2014

manofthem said:
I just want to apologize for my delay in posting this Challenge's Game Giveaway! The last few days I've been swamped, and today I've been fighting terrible migraines all day.

I'm trying to get it done for tonight, but it may be delayed til tomorrow. Again, I'm sorry about this, and I hope ya'lls can be patient with me

Fortunately, I've only had a migraine once. I don't know was worse: the headache itself, the sensitivity to light or the nasty nausea.

Good luck bro.

Arjai · Oct 17, 2014

manofthem said:
I just want to apologize for my delay in posting this Challenge's Game Giveaway! The last few days I've been swamped, and today I've been fighting terrible migraines all day.

I'm trying to get it done for tonight, but it may be delayed til tomorrow. Again, I'm sorry about this, and I hope ya'lls can be patient with me

I got this app, f.lux, where it varies the screen color during the day and night. I have yet to have even an inkling of a Migraine since I got it. I know it is not marketed for that but, it has helped me. I also sleep a bit better, after late night's on the comp....like now? :confused:

Good Night!! Gotta worky in the AM, 5 am!!

TRWOV · Oct 17, 2014

count me in but I don't know if I'll be able to add more heat. Still having some problems with the part timers and I had to use the backup cruncher's HDD :banghead:

I could use a Linux USB stick but I haven't fared well with those

manofthem · Oct 17, 2014

Ok guys, Game giveaway will be up tomorrow. I've been working on it, but I'm not done with it and I'm fading. Sorry guys :shadedshu:

Also, I chatted with @Vinska (librin.so.1) a little tonight on Steam and shared with him that the Challenge is going on. He's been super busy and not feeling great, but I encouraged him to swing by and say hello to the team; I think we'll see him around soon. He was kind enough to grow in some games for the giveaway too :respect:

Til tomorrow :toast:

stinger608 · Oct 17, 2014

Looks as though we have a great lead going after the first day!!!!

Thanks to all the participants. :respect:

xvi · Oct 17, 2014

Interesting that the top two teams are religions. :laugh:

twilyth · Oct 17, 2014

xvi said:
Interesting that the top two teams are religions.

The First Church of TPU. Send me $10 for a certificate making you certified cult, umm, I mean church leader/minister/deacon/[your official title here].

Yeah though I walk the valley of BSODs, I shall not fear voltage because the Thermal Paste is with me.

Bow · Oct 17, 2014

theonedub · Oct 18, 2014

Linux is not liking the Atheros mPCIe WiFi adapter I installed, so I had to order a Ralink based USB WiFi adapter off Amazon for the AM1.

Also just found out the DVI-D port on the MB doesn't support 1440p so all the work I went through updating the Catalyst Drivers in Linux was for nothing.

Initial batch of WUs running:

manofthem · Oct 18, 2014

Game giveaway is finally up! Head over and get in for some action!

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/game-giveaway-tpus-october-wcg-challenge.206407/

Sorry it's so late :toast:

Norton · Oct 18, 2014

Prize post is up!

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/t...ober-16th-thru-23rd-2014.206296/#post-3178938

If anyone wants to donate a prize post here or drop me a PM

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TechpowerUp's October WCG Challenge- October 16th thru 23rd, 2014

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