TPU's WCG/BOINC Team

[Norton]

My farm (or proof I'm a little bit crazy )

Current:

This crazy mass of hardware has been accumulated through cash/trades/upgrades... A lot of my older stuff has been donated or sold at a healthy discount to Team members

Found some lists of my older hardware also....

2013

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2012

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Hard to believe that I've been running the same board in my main rig for nearly 5 years!

 

[Arjai]

What the luck!

Last night I went through the bookcase, I use for comp part storage, and found two things I thought I was gonna have to shop for! One, a Sata cabled optical drive! Then, I found my laptop HD, Sata3, Then found a Samsung HD160JJ/P 7200rpm drive! Hmmm, so, I have everything necessary to get the APU 6700 up and going!

I put it in the Socket A case with the new, never used, Antec 450W PSU.

Might just slap it together, after breakfast and load up Mint 18 Sarah and have 4 more cores crunching by lunch!



Then, once that is going, I will turn my attention to the MaD cRuNcHeR! I don't remember if I switched out the CPU, on that one...one moment please...I have a 64x2 Athon 4800, in my hand. I am gonna have to find my thermal paste and take it apart to see if this is the better CPU or, if I already switched it.

Anyway, That won't happen today.

OK, I have a couple of Doughnut's to eat and then, gonna have to name it, get the APU to work!

OK, looked it up on CPU-World and, this is the chip I bought to replace what is in the MaD cRuNChEr. It's a little faster and @65W, a little cheaper to run!

 

[infrared]

My farm (or proof I'm a little bit crazy )

Current:

This crazy mass of hardware has been accumulated through cash/trades/upgrades... A lot of my older stuff has been donated or sold at a healthy discount to Team members

Found some lists of my older hardware also....

#7 "Mr Foldy"

That's a lot of hardware, nice!

 

[Arjai]

Well, went into BIOS and set the DVD to boot spot#1.
reboot. Still goes to the Hard drive. I believe it was XP on there and I keep getting stuck at "NTDLR missing" even though the Mint Boot disk in in the optical drive!

The drive light on the optical, doesn't light up on reboot. So, looks like maybe a rufus try with a USB. I think that drive is dead.

 

[thebluebumblebee]

looks like maybe a rufus try with a USB

Seriously, USB is SOOOOO much faster. It's a "Why didn't I do this before?" kind of thing.

 

[Arjai]

Yea I tried it twice. It hung up twice. So, re-rufus-ed it and took a nap. Put the USB in and it hung up, again.

That is when I realized I had a 32 bit image for the old P4!! So, now I am loading the 64 bit. Should have better luck with that.

Someday, I might even become competent, at this stuff! Meanwhile, I spend more time figuring out my own mistakes!

Anyway, I will be off to work before this image is done, so tonight is the goal for the, get this, "Twilyth Cruncher".

Named in honor of the donor. @twilyth , Thanks!


Oh, BTW, anybody have an Optical Drive, w/ Sata, they wanna get rid of? I can trade you one that works, as a paper weight!

 

[Silvertigo]

Love you Arjai!

 

[Caring1]

Well, went into BIOS and set the DVD to boot spot#1.
reboot. Still goes to the Hard drive. I believe it was XP on there and I keep getting stuck at "NTDLR missing" even though the Mint Boot disk in in the optical drive!

The drive light on the optical, doesn't light up on reboot. So, looks like maybe a rufus try with a USB. I think that drive is dead.

Does the Mint Boot disc have Optical drivers included?
Check all cables, PATA and Power to the drive.
USB is the easier method of O.S. install, i've used Rufus a number of times, it's so simple once set up.

 

[manofthem]

I've had some issues with my pcs. The rig I remote into wasn't crunching as I believe it rebooted after updates and never resumed the crunch. Just noticed late last night.

More importantly, my main pc has been acting up. I've noticed my memory usage is topping out for no apparent reason, and it doesn't look like anything is particularly accounting for it. I've run some scans with the various programs, and it found a few little things, then removed them.

I may be wrong, but it seems to have started right after going to the Windows store to download the Gears of War 4 trial...hmm... I got rid of that last night as I was trying to cleanse everything so I'll know later today if the memory seems to be back to normal. I remote in like an hour ago and it was sitting back where it used to.

Let's hope for the best from here.

 

[Arjai]

Just some thoughts, I am really unsure about this. First is, what are the chances my old box, that is rusty, is causing grounding issues that may be causing the memory to die, or messing with my HD? Second, @twilyth , what are the chances the memory is bad?

A couple years ago, I tried to revive that box w/ the Socket A in it. I bought, very cheaply, 3 seperate MB's and all of them failed, or were used up when I got them. However, each seller was confident in selling a working board, one I know from here the other an eBay seller. I think it's the box.

Which leads me to this. Rather than spend time searching for an affordable case w/ USB3, in front, or the new USB c(?), what are your suggestions? I think you all can save me some time and give me some starting points. It's a Micro ATX MB so, it doesn't HAVE to be full size but, I want to be able to add a full sized GPU, in the future.

Thanks, in advance! I will be checking back periodically for your ideas, throughout the day.

edit, I am also going to post this in another thread, builder's thread?

 

[Norton]

Which leads me to this. Rather than spend time searching for an affordable case w/ USB3, in front, or the new USB c(?), what are your suggestions? I think you all can save me some time and give me some starting points. It's a Micro ATX MB so, it doesn't HAVE to be full size but, I want to be able to add a full sized GPU, in the future.

The Corsair Carbide 88R would be a good place to start:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139068

What's your budget?

 

[stevorob]

Anyone have any ideas into why both my Ubuntu rigs constantly drop wireless connectivity?

I've rebuilt the adapter settings in ubuntu multiple times... both rigs are definitely in range of the AP, so signal strength should be good (I can't absolutely verify signal strength when they are downstairs since they sit by themselves in a corner with no peripherals attached). I haven't had any issues until about a week ago, so not sure if something got pushed in ubuntu 17.04.

 

[twilyth]

Just some thoughts, I am really unsure about this. First is, what are the chances my old box, that is rusty, is causing grounding issues that may be causing the memory to die, or messing with my HD? Second, @twilyth , what are the chances the memory is bad?

A couple years ago, I tried to revive that box w/ the Socket A in it. I bought, very cheaply, 3 seperate MB's and all of them failed, or were used up when I got them. However, each seller was confident in selling a working board, one I know from here the other an eBay seller. I think it's the box.

Which leads me to this. Rather than spend time searching for an affordable case w/ USB3, in front, or the new USB c(?), what are your suggestions? I think you all can save me some time and give me some starting points. It's a Micro ATX MB so, it doesn't HAVE to be full size but, I want to be able to add a full sized GPU, in the future.

Thanks, in advance! I will be checking back periodically for your ideas, throughout the day.

edit, I am also going to post this in another thread, builder's thread?

I generally just skim these posts so I don't really know what's going on with that rig. I didn't even know you'd received it yet since I hadn't heard anything.

All I can tell you is that it was in working order when I pulled it. Is there a chance that maybe it got hit with a static spike or something like that? Maybe but it's not likely. I'm pretty careful and I ordered static bags just for that purpose. The board, chip and memory should be solid.

 

[jboydgolfer]

What do you guys use to remotely manage your rigs? I'

VNCviewer

I had a very similar issue on two of my PCs ,but they were windows. it turned out that the usb wireless card was junk, and the second was because USB kept cutting power there's a setting for it somewhere I just can't remember where (maybe your OS has a similar setting ? ) sorry, I noticed not too many replies were posted....

 

[stevorob]

VNCviewer

I had a very similar issue on two of my PCs ,but they were windows. it turned out that the usb wireless card was junk, and the second was because USB kept cutting power there's a setting for it somewhere I just can't remember where (maybe your OS has a similar setting ? ) sorry, I noticed not too many replies were posted....

Hmmm I'll look into the power issue. The one I'm primarily having problems with happens to be the one that has the built in onboard wifi, the other rig runs a USB adapter. ><

 

[jboydgolfer]

Hmmm I'll look into the power issue. The one I'm primarily having problems with happens to be the one that has the built in onboard wifi, the other rig runs a USB adapter. ><

D'oh!!
I normally keep a couple extra older Wi-Fi adapters just for this exact reason because I find when a netgear keeps cutting out I can plug a Belkin adapter in and it works just fine. one thing I'd recommend is just get an N-150, or similar older adapter G or N, you don't have to get the newest model especially if it's just crunching, you could normally even get them from Walmart or target for 10 or 15 bucks even cheaper online. If it isn't a power issue with the built-in Wi-Fi try setting a static IP if you haven't already

Good luck

 

[Arjai]

The Corsair Carbide 88R would be a good place to start:
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139068

What's your budget?

I was looking around and really like the Carbide88R.
I also REALLY like the Phanteks Enthoo Pro M...

Carbide 88R @amazon

Phanteks Enthoo @amazon

Both of these are in my budget, both offer what I want. But that Phanteks...is it OK to say that I think I love that case and all I've done is see pictures and read reviews?

The 88R is no slouch, either, in these price ranges. It is subtle and capable. I like that, too.

I will have to separate my self from this for a while, I feel as though nothing else compares to the Phanteks. So, I will sleep on it, at least.

Please do keep the recommendations coming, there is likely more to this than what I have encountered!

 

[stevorob]

The NZXT s340 is a solid chassis in that price range as well.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811146190

 

[Arjai]

The NZXT s340 is a solid chassis in that price range as well.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811146190

That IS a really nice case, I like the White one!! But, if I remember, I took it off the short list because of no optical drive port. I don't NEED it right now, as it is gonna be a crunch bow for now, but, I will want it in the future. It still feels like it is cheaper for a monitor than for a TV. I like my current TV and don't want to buy another. But, I need a monitor, eventually, and I could get one that is better, cheaper, to watch DVD's or, Bluray.

However, THANK you! I need to take a nap!!

 

[Arjai]

OK, just took the MaDcRuNcHeR apart. It's got an AMD 3800 64x2 (CPU-World) in it. Now, it will have this, an AMD 4800 (CPU-World).

Going from an 89W 2MHz to a 65W 2.5MHz. What's the catch? About $22, if I remember correctly! Along with some money saving and then, in an hour or so, .5MHz more Crunching, x2!! LOL!

MaDcRuNcHeR is getting an UPGRADE!! Found my paste, some CoolerMaster High Performance, New Cpu is going in!

How exciting! Eh?

 

[Caring1]

OK, just took the MaDcRuNcHeR apart. It's got an AMD 3800 64x2 (CPU-World) in it. Now, it will have this, an AMD 4800 (CPU-World).

Going from an 89W 2MHz to a 65W 2.5MHz. What's the catch?

Different Socket. Or at least the one you linked is.
There is a 64x2 4800 Socket 939 but it is 2.4GHz and 110W.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/K8/AMD-Athlon 64 X2 4800+ - ADA4800DAA6CD (ADA4800CDBOX).html

 

[Arjai]

Ut Oh! Anybody else see my problem? It comes down to this. ONE PIN! 939 to AM2. Effenhiemer!!

MaDcRuNcHeR is a freeeeeking 939!! WTF? @ThE_MaD_ShOt ? You built a freeeking 939 and told me it was an AM2!!!

Crap! I swear I was told this was an AM2, I bought this damn thing thinking it was an AM2. Why was I thinking that? I had to have been told it was, I didn't just think that up!

Man, what a buzz kill!!



I almost wanna pull that frickin' pin out and stuff it in there!!

 

[twilyth]

Does anyone know where I can get the xml/json version of the daily stats?

I've tried this link to get the stats sorted by member name but I only get one page of data.

https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/stat/viewStatsByMemberAT.do?sort=cpu&xml=true

The other options are here

https://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/stat/viewMembers.do?xml=true

Should I try one of those?

I'm trying to learn Python and I want to have data to work with. WCG seemed like a good, non-trivial option.

 

[twilyth]

Ut Oh! Anybody else see my problem? It comes down to this. ONE PIN! 939 to AM2. Effenhiemer!!

MaDcRuNcHeR is a freeeeeking 939!! WTF? @ThE_MaD_ShOt ? You built a freeeking 939 and told me it was an AM2!!!

Crap! I swear I was told this was an AM2, I bought this damn thing thinking it was an AM2. Why was I thinking that? I had to have been told it was, I didn't just think that up!

Man, what a buzz kill!!



I almost wanna pull that frickin' pin out and stuff it in there!!

I know this probably doesn't help but fyi, you should be able to get a m/b on ebay for something in the $15-30 range. Some seem to include the cpu.

 

[Arjai]

Dammit, I am determined to upgrade this computer! So, I just bought a 4400 2.2MHz w/ the same 89W. It's the best I can do w/out upping the wattage!

I'm gonna have to find an AM2 board...