TPU WCG contest discussion thread²

Paulieg · Jun 11, 2009, 12:36 PM

The TechPowerUp World Community Grid (WCG) team has been roaring up the rankings thanks to several dedicated participants. In celebration of our continued success, and in an effort to entice new members, we will be holding our first ever TechPowerUp WCG contest starting Monday, June 15th. This competition is geared toward ALL WCG members, not just those putting up huge numbers. Everyone has a chance to win a great prize! Here are the rules:
You must be a member of the TPU WCG by June 15th
You must accumulate at least 50,000 BOINC points over 90 days to be eligible

If you make it to 50,000 (and almost everyone can), your name will be put into a drawing for an awesome Xclio 1000 full tower case worth US $270! Free shipping to the winner of the drawing is included in the prize, no matter where you live!!

Please encourage new members to join!! Sign up here: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=93395

Post thoughts/concerns/questions regarding the contest here....

El Fiendo · Jun 11, 2009, 04:32 PM

Maybe point out to any new participants that while their CPU crunches, their GPUs can do science too and boost the Folding ranks as well. I mean if the computer is running anyways right? If they want to run GPUgrid then just as good, but perhaps a mention won't hurt.

Fitseries3 · Jun 11, 2009, 07:25 PM

so ppl that already have more than 50k are automatically entered?

i never win anything so yeah....

wont be me.

pg, you shoulda PMed me about this.

Paulieg · Jun 11, 2009, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

so ppl that already have more than 50k are automatically entered?

i never win anything so yeah....

wont be me.

pg, you shoulda PMed me about this.

No. It's 50K b/t June 15th and September 15th. Oh, and I just sent you a PM.

Fitseries3 · Jun 11, 2009, 08:43 PM

not to be bitter but i tried to get something like this going but the higher powers just dont notice me as a viable part of this website despite anything i have done for it.

im looking forward to seeing who wins this contest. it will take some power and dedication to get this done.

im sure anyone in our top 25 can accomplish this.

GO TEAM!

mike047 · Jun 11, 2009, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

not to be bitter but i tried to get something like this going but the higher powers just dont notice me as a viable part of this website despite anything i have done for it.

im looking forward to seeing who wins this contest. it will take some power and dedication to get this done.

im sure anyone in our top 25 can accomplish this.

GO TEAM!

The 50k points in 90 day is about 555pt a day. A moderate dual core 24/7 will easily do that and more. Average points is about 450 a day +/- per core. Most with a dual core should qualify. Of course the ones with plenty could help others to get qualified

Teamwork

Paulieg · Jun 11, 2009, 09:30 PM

Guess what guys...we are opening up the contest prize to international members, shipping included!!

Assassin48 · Jun 11, 2009, 09:30 PM

wow thats crazy!
i need to get my i7 up and running fast!

Paulieg · Jun 11, 2009, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Assassin48

wow thats crazy!
i need to get my i7 up and running fast!

Yeah, I guess you better!

Hey guys, 5 new members joined today!!!

carlramsey joins from Anandtech
Yamantaka joins as new
Homeless2 joins as new
freakshow joins as new
The_kung joins as new

A novice · Jun 12, 2009, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paulieg

Guess what guys...we are opening up the contest prize to international members, shipping included!!

I thought I didn't need to say I wouldn't take part in the competition because I am from the UK. But as it's gone international I will eliminate myself from the competition.
Rob

Paulieg · Jun 12, 2009, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A novice

I thought I didn't need to say I wouldn't take part in the competition because I am from the UK. But as it's gone international I will eliminate myself from the competition.
Rob

Thanks Rob. I think most of the power crunchers have moved over to give everyone else a better shot now.

Fitseries3 · Jun 12, 2009, 12:25 AM

i say we limit each person to 5 rigs max...

once everyone gets 5 rigs running then we can up it to more rigs.

WhiteLotus · Jun 12, 2009, 12:53 AM

Sweet - international!

... now to sort that cooler out...

Paulieg · Jun 12, 2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

i say we limit each person to 5 rigs max...

once everyone gets 5 rigs running then we can up it to more rigs.

I'm not sure that we should be adding to the rules at this point, and I'd hate to try and limit our overall points by doing this. Maybe try it for the next contest. Speaking of that, I'm working on getting some company sponsorship for the next time we do this.

El Fiendo · Jun 12, 2009, 06:38 AM

Paulie, bang up job on making it international. About my PM, I'd have been willing to donate a few for international, but if you're all good I guess its no worries. If you do want a couple donated for it let me know.

To those of you who are joining up in crunching on the CPU, perhaps consider lending a hand to our Folding Team with your GPUs. These two programs go great together and we'd appreciate any help you'd toss at us as well.

Baleful · Jun 12, 2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitseries3

i say we limit each person to 5 rigs max...

once everyone gets 5 rigs running then we can up it to more rigs.

That would be something pretty hard to manage since you can't see how many rigs everyone has online, all you can see are points.

Like Paulie said, if you implemented that, you would only be losing/reducing results instead of pushing to gain more.

Fitseries3 · Jun 12, 2009, 11:40 AM

it was a sarcastic remark...

theonedub · Jun 14, 2009, 05:12 PM

Hmmm, which number should I be looking at as far as the 50,000 points are concerned? I was thinking that you meant points as in the one displayed on the top right corner of the WCG website, but now I am thinking otherwise.

mike047 · Jun 14, 2009, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonedub

Hmmm, which number should I be looking at as far as the 50,000 points are concerned? I was thinking that you meant points as in the one displayed on the top right corner of the WCG website, but now I am thinking otherwise.

That is what I thought also, but now after reading the OP again....it seems as though 350,000[top right corner] is required. That is about 3,888 wcg/ 555 boinc points a day.

But WCG average is 240-480 boinc a day per core IIRC, depending on which sub-projects you select.

theonedub · Jun 14, 2009, 05:33 PM

Thats what I was thinking too Mike. So that means between june 15th and sept 15 I need to add 50,000 points to the number displayed under 'total' in my wcg signature, right?

For some reason I think I am not getting the most out of the 2 computers I have crunching. All computers are set to use 100% of the cores 100% of the time, but it seems like I will surely not make the goal even if I run both 24/7. I'm participating in all projects other than Human Proteome, is there a specific WU combination that would work better for me?

mike047 · Jun 14, 2009, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonedub

Thats what I was thinking too Mike. So that means between june 15th and sept 15 I need to add 50,000 points to the number displayed under 'total' in my wcg signature, right?

For some reason I think I am not getting the most out of the 2 computers I have crunching. All computers are set to use 100% of the cores 100% of the time, but it seems like I will surely not make the goal even if I run both 24/7. I'm participating in all projects other than Human Proteome, is there a specific WU combination that would work better for me?

At one time fight aids was the best payday, I think either cancer is good. Rice and another one[i can't remember which] are long running 7-10 hrs and take a while to get through pending.

An AMD at 2.5 should make 240-480 per core per day, the higher you clock the more cake you make.

I'll look at what I'm running and figure the points and post the #.

theonedub · Jun 14, 2009, 05:52 PM

My 3800x2 is only @2.0 since its in a small case with not so great ventilation.

Its no big deal if I do not make the points to enter the contest. I am working with pretty much dated hardware and really can't leave both on 24/7 for 90days. Just want them performing to the best of their abilities when they do run.

Thanks for the information.

mike047 · Jun 14, 2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theonedub

My 3800x2 is only @2.0 since its in a small case with not so great ventilation.

Its no big deal if I do not make the points to enter the contest. I am working with pretty much dated hardware and really can't leave both on 24/7 for 90days. Just want them performing to the best of their abilities when they do run.

Thanks for the information.

Just run what you can, when you can.

I have 5 dual core Intels @3.0, a 180 Opteron @2.4 and a Mac mini @2.0.
That is 14 core running 24/7. They average 3200wcg/457 Boinc points per day per core.

I run;
Help cure MD2
Rice
Clean energy

Help cure MD2=336 avg per core per day
Fight Aids=400
Rice=504 [7hr units]
Clean energy=400-643 [5-10hr units]

Paulieg · Jun 15, 2009, 12:19 PM

The contest has begun. Have fun with this guys, and get crunching!!

h3llb3nd4 · Jun 15, 2009, 12:26 PM

W00t International

Come on my crunchers crunch on!!
*crunch crunch crunch...*

Jun 11, 2009, 12:36 PM	#1
Paulieg The Mad Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I can find the iron. Posts: 11,448 (5.00/day) Thanks: 2,519 Thanked 3,054 Times in 2,098 Posts System Specs	TPU WCG contest discussion thread² The TechPowerUp World Community Grid (WCG) team has been roaring up the rankings thanks to several dedicated participants. In celebration of our continued success, and in an effort to entice new members, we will be holding our first ever TechPowerUp WCG contest starting Monday, June 15th. This competition is geared toward ALL WCG members, not just those putting up huge numbers. Everyone has a chance to win a great prize! Here are the rules: You must be a member of the TPU WCG by June 15th You must accumulate at least 50,000 BOINC points over 90 days to be eligible If you make it to 50,000 (and almost everyone can), your name will be put into a drawing for an awesome Xclio 1000 full tower case worth US $270! Free shipping to the winner of the drawing is included in the prize, no matter where you live!! Please encourage new members to join!! Sign up here: http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=93395 Post thoughts/concerns/questions regarding the contest here.... __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." -Henry Rollins My heatware Save lives by joining the TPU WCG team! Last edited by Paulieg; Jun 11, 2009 at 09:31 PM.

Jun 11, 2009, 04:32 PM	#2
El Fiendo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,846 (1.06/day) Thanks: 363 Thanked 1,183 Times in 546 Posts System Specs	Maybe point out to any new participants that while their CPU crunches, their GPUs can do science too and boost the Folding ranks as well. I mean if the computer is running anyways right? If they want to run GPUgrid then just as good, but perhaps a mention won't hurt. __________________ “If you don't dip your words in sugar, rainbows and teddy bears people will think you wish to hunt them down to torture and eventually kill them.” -DanTheBanjoman

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Jun 11, 2009, 07:25 PM	#3
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.28/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	so ppl that already have more than 50k are automatically entered? i never win anything so yeah.... wont be me. pg, you shoulda PMed me about this.

Jun 11, 2009, 08:43 PM	#5
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.28/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	not to be bitter but i tried to get something like this going but the higher powers just dont notice me as a viable part of this website despite anything i have done for it. im looking forward to seeing who wins this contest. it will take some power and dedication to get this done. im sure anyone in our top 25 can accomplish this. GO TEAM!

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Jun 11, 2009, 09:30 PM	#7
Paulieg The Mad Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I can find the iron. Posts: 11,448 (5.00/day) Thanks: 2,519 Thanked 3,054 Times in 2,098 Posts System Specs	Guess what guys...we are opening up the contest prize to international members, shipping included!! __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." -Henry Rollins My heatware Save lives by joining the TPU WCG team!

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Jun 12, 2009, 12:25 AM	#12
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.28/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	i say we limit each person to 5 rigs max... once everyone gets 5 rigs running then we can up it to more rigs.

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Jun 12, 2009, 06:38 AM	#15
El Fiendo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,846 (1.06/day) Thanks: 363 Thanked 1,183 Times in 546 Posts System Specs	Paulie, bang up job on making it international. About my PM, I'd have been willing to donate a few for international, but if you're all good I guess its no worries. If you do want a couple donated for it let me know. To those of you who are joining up in crunching on the CPU, perhaps consider lending a hand to our Folding Team with your GPUs. These two programs go great together and we'd appreciate any help you'd toss at us as well. __________________ “If you don't dip your words in sugar, rainbows and teddy bears people will think you wish to hunt them down to torture and eventually kill them.” -DanTheBanjoman

Jun 12, 2009, 11:40 AM	#17
Fitseries3 Eleet Hardware Junkie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 14,993 (7.28/day) Thanks: 4,318 Thanked 3,285 Times in 2,186 Posts System Specs	it was a sarcastic remark...

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theonedub habe fidem Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern CA Posts: 6,621 (4.45/day) Thanks: 2,277 Thanked 3,198 Times in 1,927 Posts System Specs	Hmmm, which number should I be looking at as far as the 50,000 points are concerned? I was thinking that you meant points as in the one displayed on the top right corner of the WCG website, but now I am thinking otherwise. __________________ My Heatware Feedback 129+ Pristine

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Jun 14, 2009, 05:33 PM	#20
theonedub habe fidem Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern CA Posts: 6,621 (4.45/day) Thanks: 2,277 Thanked 3,198 Times in 1,927 Posts System Specs	Thats what I was thinking too Mike. So that means between june 15th and sept 15 I need to add 50,000 points to the number displayed under 'total' in my wcg signature, right? For some reason I think I am not getting the most out of the 2 computers I have crunching. All computers are set to use 100% of the cores 100% of the time, but it seems like I will surely not make the goal even if I run both 24/7. I'm participating in all projects other than Human Proteome, is there a specific WU combination that would work better for me?

Jun 14, 2009, 05:52 PM	#22
theonedub habe fidem Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern CA Posts: 6,621 (4.45/day) Thanks: 2,277 Thanked 3,198 Times in 1,927 Posts System Specs	My 3800x2 is only @2.0 since its in a small case with not so great ventilation. Its no big deal if I do not make the points to enter the contest. I am working with pretty much dated hardware and really can't leave both on 24/7 for 90days. Just want them performing to the best of their abilities when they do run. Thanks for the information.

Jun 15, 2009, 12:19 PM	#24
Paulieg The Mad Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wherever I can find the iron. Posts: 11,448 (5.00/day) Thanks: 2,519 Thanked 3,054 Times in 2,098 Posts System Specs	The contest has begun. Have fun with this guys, and get crunching!! __________________ "I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." -Henry Rollins My heatware Save lives by joining the TPU WCG team!

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