Crunchers Helping Crunchers

T-Bob · Apr 30, 2015

I have "special plans' for that fan. I hope to have it finished this weekend

peche · May 4, 2015

good morning,

fellas I have to tell everyone that my little babe Aleenha[new Amd FX processor for crunching,] is now alive!! I'm looking forward to use linux on it, I was doing some research about the correct linux version, I'm about to choose Debian GNU, but I'm wide open to all comments and opinions, feel free to leave a comment about it,

Here are the current specs of my baby for furter info!

CPU: AMD FX series 6300 6 core processor
Motherboard: asus msa-78lm usb3
Memory: Kingston KVR @1333Ghz, 2x4GB
HDD: seagate baracuda 1st gen, 80GB
PSU: ramdon 430w for the moment**
Case: custom cutted generic case, for the moment**
OS: Win7 x64eng, for the moment**

i will apreciate all the posible help about linux OS version !

Regards,

[Ion] · May 4, 2015

The version of Linux really doesn't matter. I'm using Linux Mint 17 on almost all of my WCG systems, but as long as you don't have lots of flashy GUI animations they're basically equivalent.

Heaven7 · May 4, 2015

Do it! Give Linux a try (I'm using Mint as well), easy install. I found it quite easy to get into, as well. Aleenha - very sweet name!

thebluebumblebee · May 4, 2015

Mint (Cinnamon) is awesome for the uninitiated Windows user. I just did 2 installs

in the last few days and never had to go to the command line. The biggest thing for me is to use an flash drive. Gotta go, be back in ~ hour if you want more directions.

peche · May 4, 2015

[Ion] said:
The version of Linux really doesn't matter. I'm using Linux Mint 17 on almost all of my WCG systems, but as long as you don't have lots of flashy GUI animations they're basically equivalent.

Thanks, i was thinking about Debian because aleenha is going to do just one thing, crunch…Crunch for TPU!, so a solid and stable OS will provide a smooth experience and even maintenance free computer, also I always install team viewer on crunching rig for seldom check outs, temps verification and some monitoring on them, but is some dudes are using Mint GNU here is because a fact, so I will see more opinions but I do really appreciate yours dude,

Thanks,

Heaven7 said:
Do it! Give Linux a try (I'm using Mint as well), easy install. I found it quite easy to get into, as well. Aleenha - very sweet name!

Thanks, I really happy with the name, and also with the custom mod, not with the paint… but I'm happy!

thebluebumblebee said:
Mint (Cinnamon) is awesome for the uninitiated Windows user. I just did 2 installs in the last few days and never had to go to the command line. The biggest thing for me is to use an flash drive. Gotta go, be back in ~ hour if you want more directions.

thanks for the advice, ! I just need support for couple of things,

Team viewer for remote monitor seldom,
WCG boinc manager,

Regards,

Heaven7 · May 4, 2015

peche said:
Thanks, i was thinking about Debian because aleenha is going to do just one thing, crunch…Crunch for TPU!, so a solid and stable OS will provide a smooth experience and even maintenance free computer, also I always install team viewer on crunching rig for seldom check outs, temps verification and some monitoring on them

I'm doing exactly the same things! Therefore, I think you'll like Debian Linux as much as I do.

peche said:
Thanks, I really happy with the name, and also with the custom mod, not with the paint… but I'm happy!

I'd love to take a look at her...

Go, Aleenha! :toast:

thebluebumblebee · May 4, 2015

I haven't used Team Viewer with Linux so I can't speak to that, but BOINC is easy.
It was a paradigm shift for me that all installs happen through the Software Manager. (menu-second icon from the top on the left) Type in BOINC-enter. Should be the first on the list - "Metapackage for the BOINC client and the manager" Install it and once it's installed, it's just like Windows. I also recommend installing "psensor" which you can use to monitor system temperatures and usages.

Heaven7 · May 4, 2015

thebluebumblebee said:
I also recommend installing "psensor" which you can use to monitor system temperatures and usages.

That's exactly what I did yesterday... we really are a team

This is getting scary...

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 4, 2015

@Heaven7 .Are you running off hdd/ssd or usb stick?

Heaven7 · May 4, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
@Heaven7 .Are you running off hdd/ssd or usb stick?

Let's test this... I'm using a 60GB SSD, are you using the same?

CAPSLOCKSTUCK · May 4, 2015

Heaven7 said:
Let's test this... I'm using a 60GB SSD, are you using the same?

no, currently using 500gb hdd, i want to move to usb,.....had a go and failed. Going to give it another go just need to allocate some time and headspace to it.
If you were usb i was going to ask for a crib sheet (idiots guide).

as i am ignorant and lazy in equal measures.

I used to run FAH with no problem on Ubuntu but WGC install has given me grief.

thebluebumblebee · May 4, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
i want to move to usb

I don't know of anyone who has had this work for any period of time. All the writes that WCG does seems to blow up flash drives.

Heaven7 · May 4, 2015

CAPSLOCKSTUCK said:
no, currently using 500gb hdd, i want to move to usb,.....had a go and failed. Going to give it another go just need to allocate some time and headspace to it.
If you were usb i was going to ask for a crib sheet (idiots guide). as i am ignorant and lazy in equal measures.

I used to run FAH with no problem on Ubuntu but WGC install has given me grief.

I plan to at least have Linux installed from USB for installing Linux on my 827-14 in the future. It worked fine burned onto my DVD-RAM, but installing from USB I won't need a SATA extension cable to attach a DVD drive. I definitely would need that idiots guide, though (lazy too)...

I wouldn't prefer anything to run the OS off other than an SSD though, as low-capacity / low speed ones needed for this setup are not much more expensive as an USB drive. Also, USB 2.0 only on those new crunchers - I just don't have the patience to put up with those speeds anymore.

peche · May 4, 2015

Heaven7 said:
I'm doing exactly the same things! Therefore, I think you'll like Debian Linux as much as I do.

We will see... tonight i will do some changes!

Heaven7 said:
I'd love to take a look at her... Go, Aleenha!

there you have, my babe almost naked...!

also i had the better help... Tt dude helped a lot,
i ill bring more pics tomorrow,

thebluebumblebee said:
I also recommend installing "psensor" which you can use to monitor system temperatures and usages.

Thanks ... truly appreciated!!
:toast:

Heaven7 · May 4, 2015

peche said:
We will see... tonight i will do some changes!

Have fun! I also did those changes overnight... :eek:

I'm getting scared - or is it common for crunchers to think alike like that?

peche said:
there you have, my babe almost naked...! also i had the better help... Tt dude helped a lot,
i ill bring more pics tomorrow,

Sexy! Tt dude sure likes to wander around a lot :laugh:

I like Aleenha's curls (the blue SATA cable), hot stuff! :cool:

Thanks for the pics.

ThE_MaD_ShOt · May 4, 2015

@peche I am using Ubuntu straight out the box on all my crunching rigs that run Linux except 1. The 1 is the 3930k and it's running Ubuntu with Cinnamon. Which I think is the best Linux experience for a windows user.

peche · May 4, 2015

Heaven7 said:
Have fun! I also did those changes overnight... I'm getting scared - or is it common for crunchers to think alike like that?

we the crunchers always trust 2 words,

this night: miracle moment for solving everything with out a chance to fail, also better proyects are always done on "This, last or next night"!

Tomorrow: a incredible lands where all faith and incredible achievements are scheduled to be done,

Heaven7 said:
Sexy! Tt dude sure likes to wander around a lot I like Aleenha's curls (the blue SATA cable), hot stuff! Thanks for the pics.

Tt dude is amazing, he always helps to accomplish those hardwoods, I'm still wondering for making a project log about it, or just sharing on PC ATM and Ghetto mods,

ThE_MaD_ShOt said:
@peche I am using Ubuntu straight out the box on all my crunching rigs that run Linux except 1. The 1 is the 3930k and it's running Ubuntu with Cinnamon. Which I think is the best Linux experience for a windows user.

im making my decision, i have 3 finalists,
1. debian
2. mint
3. ubuntu

one of my old trusty friends loves linux, he also uses ubuntu and mint, so we will see and also will perform some tests this night

Regards,

Arjai · May 5, 2015

I have Mint on my P4 cruncher. Absolutely the most solid one of the rest. Mint is smooth and easy and has been running, with no problems, for months now, including many months before it went into storage for nearly two years!!

I have another cruncher, soon to be revived, from a buddy's closet, that was running Ubuntu for a solid few months. Then the HDD died. Then I became homeless, and they all went into storage, until recently, FEB.

I like Mint. Ubuntu I was learning a bit about, before the HDD died. But Mint is quite easy to use and very solid.

2cents! :toast:

thebluebumblebee · May 5, 2015

peche said:
im making my decision, i have 3 finalists,
1. debian
2. mint
3. ubuntu

You do realize that they're all Debian? Mint is based in Ubuntu which is based on Debian. :laugh:

http://lifehacker.com/5993297/ubuntu-vs-mint-which-linux-distro-is-better-for-beginners

Peter1986C · May 5, 2015

Mint and Ubuntu are better with updates (Debian is slower with releasing them).

Heaven7 · May 5, 2015

Chevalr1c said:
Mint and Ubuntu are better with updates (Debian is slower with releasing them).

I'm getting confused by your post :confused:

thebluebumblebee said:
You do realize that they're all Debian? Mint is based in Ubuntu which is based on Debian.

I think @thebluebumblebee explained it quite well.

Norton · May 5, 2015

Do we have a Linux thread open to discuss the various flavors available and some tricks and tweaks for them?

Would probably be best to move most of the discussion over there, if available, or start another thread if not....

peche · May 6, 2015

thanks for all comments, I have done all tests! my rig is gona use Ubuntu, I have seen that so far is the most basic, complete and also stable OS for my situation, I already download it, I have a DVD with ubuntu, this night I will make it run, and thanks good team viewer supports linux for remote monitor on that rig, I think that the hardware will work excellent, AMD Fx 6300, 8GB ram DDR3 and 80GB drive just for crunching will be a win!
:peace:

also thanks for giing the fact about all 3 options, I didn't knew they where debian based OS's
@Norton , captain dont worry about the conversation, here is the end, Ubuntu, i will make a tread about Aleenha as soon porject got finish and rig be ready for crunch,

Regards,

T-Bob · May 16, 2015

Hey guys, does anyone have a line on a skt1155 mini-itx or m-atx mobo? I'm trying to get another rig going before the challenge starts.
I already have an I3 2120 chip and everything else needed, just need a mobo. :peace:

System Name	Daily Driver / Mobile Gamer
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Processor	intel i7 3770 Dellided
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System Name	Athenna
Processor	intel i7 3770 Dellided
Motherboard	GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3 Rev. 1.1
Cooling	Thermaltake Water 3.0 Pro + Tt Riing12 x2 / Tt ThunderBlade / Gelid Slim 120UV fans
Memory	16GB DRR3 Kingoston with Custom Tt spreaders + HyperX Fan
Video Card(s)	GeForce GTX 980 4GB Nvidia Sample
Storage	Crucial M4 SSD 64GB's / Seagate Barracuda 2TB / Seagate Barracuda 320GB's
Display(s)	22" LG FLATRON 1920 x 1280p
Case	Thermaltake Commander G42 Window
Audio Device(s)	On-board Dolby 5.1+ Kingston HyperX Cloud 1
Power Supply	Themaltake TR2 700W 80plus bronce & APC Pro backup 1000Va
Mouse	Tt eSports Level 10M Rev 1.0 Diamond Black & Tt Conkor "L" mouse pad
Keyboard	Tt eSports KNUCKER
Software	windows 10x64Pro
Benchmark Scores	well I've fried a 775' P4 12 years ago, that counts?

Crunchers Helping Crunchers

T-Bob

peche

Thermaltake fanboy

[Ion]

WCG Team Assistant

Heaven7

thebluebumblebee

peche

Thermaltake fanboy

Heaven7

thebluebumblebee

Heaven7

CAPSLOCKSTUCK

Spaced Out Lunar Tick

Heaven7

CAPSLOCKSTUCK

Spaced Out Lunar Tick

thebluebumblebee

Heaven7

peche

Thermaltake fanboy

Heaven7

ThE_MaD_ShOt

peche

Thermaltake fanboy

Arjai

thebluebumblebee

Peter1986C

Heaven7

Norton

Moderator - Returning from the Darkness

peche

Thermaltake fanboy

T-Bob

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Mouse	G300s
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