Current Status of F@H Teammates

[mike047]

Should end up putting me at around 46k output for the next while. Until I find everything's ideal OC that is.

About time, we need more flannel

 

[niko084]

Buh, currently I'm only kicking about 2k ppd, should be up to about 5k pretty soon at least.. I feel like a noob.

 

[[Ion]]

I'm currently running at 929 PPD on a 353pt WU on my 9300, POS is helping me out with his 8800GTS and I plan on buying an 8800GTS before too long

 

[thebluebumblebee]

I'm currently running at 929 PPD on a 353pt WU on my 9300, POS is helping me out with his 8800GTS and I plan on buying an 8800GTS before too long

8800GTS/512MB's are good, but they are getting a little long on the tooth, especially when it comes to power usage. The GTS250 (not all) will produce more points, although not much more, while using less energy. If you're in no hurry, keep an eye out for a deal and if you don't mind a MIR, you can get one for around $100. Keep a watch on the Folding Hardware Deals thread an on FITS can find you a deal on almost anything! And, don't be afraid to post any questions you might have.

 

[EnergyFX]

I'm dead in the water for now. I can't get the HTPC to fully recover from the botched Vista SP2 install. I need to just do a fresh OS install but with Win 7 being only days away from launch I'm going to just wait and go with an OS upgrade all at once.

 

[[Ion]]

8800GTS/512MB's are good, but they are getting a little long on the tooth, especially when it comes to power usage. The GTS250 (not all) will produce more points, although not much more, while using less energy. If you're in no hurry, keep an eye out for a deal and if you don't mind a MIR, you can get one for around $100. Keep a watch on the Folding Hardware Deals thread an on FITS can find you a deal on almost anything! And, don't be afraid to post any questions you might have.

Thanks, I'm just looking for anything that will do more than about 3k PPD or so. I'm really looking to spend no more than about $50 , I was going to snag one of the 8800GT cards someone on OCN was selling for $40 (or even one of the 8800GSs for $30), but they were all sold by the time I found the thread (only 37 minutes after it was posted )

 

[BUCK NASTY]

Thanks, I'm just looking for anything that will do more than about 3k PPD or so. I'm really looking to spend no more than about $50 , I was going to snag one of the 8800GT cards someone on OCN was selling for $40 (or even one of the 8800GSs for $30), but they were all sold by the time I found the thread (only 37 minutes after it was posted )

What about Rangerone766's 9600GSO for $40.00? Runs cooler than an 8800GS due to the dual slot configuration. Oh, almost forgot.....4200PPD on a 353 pt WU.

http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=104508

 

[niko084]

9600 is the best folder per watt right?

 

[[Ion]]

9600 is the best folder per watt right?

The GSO, probably. 4k PPD on about 70 watts is awesome. Although the GTX 260 216 is also pretty good, it does about 8K OCed while drawing a little under 150 watts.

 

[BUCK NASTY]

9600 is the best folder per watt right?

Yes, it is the most efficient folder, but you won't win any points races with it. I prefer this card over my 8800GTS/9800GTX+/GTS250. Runs cooler and more stable than the larger cards. With the 8800GS/9600GSO's, you just "set it and forget it".

4276 ppd @ approx 50 watts. Clocks are 725/800/1740

 

[niko084]

Yes, it is the most efficient folder, but you won't win any points races with it. I prefer this card over my 8800GTS/9800GTX+/GTS250. Runs cooler and more stable than the larger cards. With the 8800GS/9600GSO's, you just "set it and forget it".

Don't have the cash to burn to win points races, too many other things stacking..

But picking up 3 9600s for this rig wont be so bad, give some solid returns.

Have to wait and see what the future holds.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

Recently added a 8800GTS 320mb and a ATI 3870.Folding with a 8800GT+8800GTS+3870
right now i am "lending" the power of the GTS to someone for the contest since i have too high of a output. i am also considering upgrading to a GTX260 or a 2nd 9800/8800GT to take place of the 3870



BTW what card would be better perwatt? low power 9800GT or GTX260? I know the GTX260 will give more PPD then the GT but not sure yet.possibly pickup a 250GTS?

so which card
GTX260
9800GT EE
250GTS

 

[[Ion]]

Recently added a 8800GTS 320mb and a ATI 3870.Folding with a 8800GT+8800GTS+3870
right now i am "lending" the power of the GTS to someone for the contest since i have too high of a output. i am also considering upgrading to a GTX260 or a 2nd 9800/8800GT to take place of the 3870



BTW what card would be better perwatt? low power 9800GT or GTX260? I know the GTX260 will give more PPD then the GT but not sure yet.possibly pickup a 250GTS?

so which card
GTX260
9800GT EE
250GTS

9800GT EE is probably the best PPD/W, but I would go for the GTX 260 because it has a higher PPD overall

 

[p_o_s_pc]

9800GT EE is probably the best PPD/W, but I would go for the GTX 260 because it has a higher PPD overall

thats what i was thinking. But i'm also considering heat output(remember how hot i told you it gets) cost to run(don't really care much as i don't pay the bill) how much the card cost(kinda care but what i don't spend on the gpu will get spent on gf) stress on the PSU (don't want to kill my PSU or shorten the life alot as i actually like this one and getting it out will be a bitch due to the WM)


also how long is the GTX260? And does it use 2 PCI-E power?

 

[hertz9753]

thats what i was thinking. But i'm also considering heat output(remember how hot i told you it gets) cost to run(don't really care much as i don't pay the bill) how much the card cost(kinda care but what i don't spend on the gpu will get spent on gf) stress on the PSU (don't want to kill my PSU or shorten the life alot as i actually like this one and getting it out will be a bitch due to the WM)


also how long is the GTX260? And does it use 2 PCI-E power?

10.5", and it uses two six pin PCI-E plugs.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

10.5", and it uses two six pin PCI-E plugs.

so basically the same size as the 8800GT? If so thats no problem even if its alittle bigger i will have the room... thanks for the fast reply

EDIT: from what i found on google its about 1inch longer then the GT so it will fit without problem

 

[hertz9753]

so basically the same size as the 8800GT? If so thats no problem even if its alittle bigger i will have the room... thanks for the fast reply

My 8800gt is about 9.5" with the plug at the end of the card. The GTX 260, 275 and 285 are 10.5" with the plugs on the side of the card.

 

[p_o_s_pc]

My 8800gt is about 9.5" with the plug at the end of the card. The GTX 260, 275 and 285 are 10.5" with the plugs on the side of the card.

same with my 8800GT and 3870 also the 8800GTS. I'm sure it will fit in my Antec 300

 

[niko084]

same with my 8800GT and 3870 also the 8800GTS. I'm sure it will fit in my Antec 300

It will fit, I just dropped a 5850 in a Antec 300, and I know that the 5870 fits in them as well.

 

[EnergyFX]

I'm dead in the water for now. I can't get the HTPC to fully recover from the botched Vista SP2 install. I need to just do a fresh OS install but with Win 7 being only days away from launch I'm going to just wait and go with an OS upgrade all at once.

I think I've got it held together... for now at least. It sucks as a HTPC for the moment, but I've got some sore of binary band-aid going on that the bitch will at least fold.

 

[hertz9753]

I think I've got it held together... for now at least. It sucks as a HTPC for the moment, but I've got some sore of binary band-aid going on that the bitch will at least fold.

Good to hear Energy.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

POSPC, I was all ready to tell you to go for the GTS250, but I went and looked at power usage and found that the GTX260 uses 20 more watts than the GTS250 at load. Need I say more? 2000 PPD for 20 watts?!

 

[niko084]

POSPC, I was all ready to tell you to go for the GTS250, but I went and looked at power usage and found that the GTX260 uses 20 more watts than the GTS250 at load. Need I say more? 2000 PPD for 20 watts?!

Exactly... The only reason I'm doing the GTS250 is because it's going into a display machine that will probably sell in a few weeks

 

[crazyeyesreaper]

well im back got the fah running waiting on a pm from Bucknasty to make sure everythings going properly otherwise as of right now my crappy phenom II 940 is folding on my off time i should hit my first milestone of 30k in a few hrs

 

[hertz9753]

well im back got the fah running waiting on a pm from Bucknasty to make sure everythings going properly otherwise as of right now my crappy phenom II 940 is folding on my off time i should hit my first milestone of 30k in a few hrs

What name are you folding with?