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If I understand you correctly twistedspark, you want to run Folding@Home on both PCs?

Or is your goal to move work units (henceforth referred to as WUs) between two systems occasionally.

If the first one is correct, then it the second system might not have finished a WU yet.

Check your log file to see if there is a problem. If there is, copy and paste the relevant info into a new thread and we'll try to get you squared away ASAP.

If the second is your objective, then I'd recommend running F@H on a flashdrive, and when you're ready to run on the second system, stop the client, move to second PC, restart, and it should work okay. At least if it's a single core CPU client.

If I'm not making any sense, feel free to hit me over the head with a hammer.

n0b0dykn0ws

If running two different machines, just set them up eactly the same.
The same username and team number will combine your results at Stanford and EOC.

ID as 1 and 2 is only necessary when you run two instances of the same program on the same machine.

So I just set them both up as Username = twistedspark & Machine ID = 1 ?

If so, then good. Simple. But as for web access for each... Isn't it true that a signal degradation will result from splitting my cable 3 ways before it reaches my PC? ( 2 PC's and 1 TV)
I currently have a loss less T-tap coming off the side to hit the TV and in and through to the PC without a standard splitter.
Would I be better off just networking the PC's together? What's the simplest way to do that? Keep in mind that one can be right next to the other if necessary.

The client will default to ID 1.

I use a splitter to the TV and the router.
Router to a switch on the other side of the room to pick up three additional machines and then down two flights to another switch to pick up 5 more.

Folding @ Home only uses your PC's internet connection when it downloads a new work unit and then once again when uploading a work unit. In the mean time, while the unit is being worked on it will not use your world wide wibbly web access for nothing.

Thank you guys for your input. As I stated, I know nothing about routers and such. Guess these replies should help me figure it out though.

I'm not worried about lost bandwidth. I know the client rarely uses the connection. My concern stems from discussions with cable techs who said to get the highest bandwidth, the cable should go to the PC without being split.
I haven't set this up yet, as I'm still waiting for my OS from Newegg. Guess I'll see how it works out....gotta order a router now...

Just stoppin in to say howdy. Just got my new rig running right before christmas, so now i got my old system folding 24/7 and this one when i'm not on.


-Darth

Welcome darthanian

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You're off to a great start.

Have fun.
Enjoy the race in May.
Get in the summer contest and win something.
Read some SpotLights and lots of other regular threads.
Add to congrats.
Join in anywhere you feel comfortable.

Lots to learn, but after a while you will be ready to teach.

Thanks for folding for Stanford and for MaximumPC -G

Wow. A cable tech related question, that's MY area!



Adding the router itself is not a bandwidth issue, so much as a signal strength issue. I doubt that you'll have any perceived loss of any kind, at all, either by you or the client. BUT, if all machines are doing something outrageous like streaming UTube simultaneoulsy, that's a different story - even then you might see a slowdown. But certainly not from anything Folding related.

Have fun!

-Dex

Hello all,

got two questions:

1. do you need permission to join Team MPC? Or is it just input and go?
2. Can the GPU client take advantage of SLI?
Got my rig folding as much as possible, and firing up the old PC solely for folding.

Thanks

Glad to have you, no permission is needed as everyone is welcomed and the more the merrier!

The GPU client can be ran on multiple cards, but SLI has to be disabled for it to work. When you wan to game, just re-enable it.

Here is Stanford's guide on Multi-GPU setup:

http://folding.stanford.edu/English/WinGPUGuide#ntoc4

After years of moping around; finally decided to join the MPC team. I have been folding before when I used to have a P4 machine in its prime. Anyways, I have a Mac now, so no GPU version for me

I have a few computers, so I'll have this installed on all of them in due time.

This is my old stats: http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/ ... =&u=137703

Last activity May 17th, 2005

Hey, I'm a complete Noob but looking forward to being part of the team. I will probably be askin more questions then a third grader but look forward to hanging w/ U all.

well, welcome to the funworks, glad you picked us. question away, just start a thread on the regular forums, more people will see it that way.

Welcome to the team McChief, your just in time for the Chimp Challenge.

To get you started I would recommend posting the specs and OS of your computer in the main section of the forum and someone will be along to get you set up with the proper clients to maximize your production.

Hello guys, I'm just a newbie in folding, I read it from the main page of MaximumPC then downloaded the client from the Stanford's main page. Then Log-in my Username as KonZ3N then the team to 11108 as MaximumPC folding member.

My specs are not the great but I want to help in anyway and would like to know if the default client at Standford suits my specs:

AMD 4000+ X2
2gb Geil pc800 Memory
ATI HD2600 pro sonic
Windows XP 32-bit SP3

I'm running my own small internet shop and when I'm not playing and while playing I'm running F@H. But I'm not running it 24/7 since I need to close my shop.

How can I display the details in folding, because my clients doesn't have details when viewing in "Display" mode. Here's mine



Or I have to install another application for the details?

How can we put signature in our stats?

Thank you very much.

Welcome ShinRenNU, it's great to have you with us here on Team MPC! I think you'll find us a pretty cool group to hang out, and fold with.

Regarding your questions, I'll get you started regarding monitoring the details of the Folding Client you downloaded. I'd recommend FahMon, which is a stand-alone application. It'll provide all the details you should need.

You can get the latest version here:
http://fahmon.net/

You'll also notice on that page there are links to instructions on it's setup and how it operates.

Another recommendation. You'll want to CLOSE and not use that F@H Viewer. It's known to be quite buggy and can cause lock-ups.

Others should be along to help you out with the rest of your questions. If it seems a long time for a response, you might want to start your own thread with the same questions in the main forum.

Hope this helps get you started, and Welcome Aboard!

-dex

Thank you very much DexOnLex.

I have come for your women!

....and JRITT invited me here.

welcome to the fold, thank jritt for us.