CPU won't fold

[suchamoneypit]

I can't get my CPU to start folding, although my GPU started just fine. Im looking to get my gaming PC up and running as well as my server for a day or two.

[ARikozuM]

I think you should wait for AMD's next FinFET codenamed Origami.

[suchamoneypit]

Just now, ARikozuM said:

I think you should wait for AMD's next FinFET codenamed Origami.

What does that have anything to do with my CPU not folding?

[ARikozuM]

Just now, suchamoneypit said:

What does that have anything to do with my CPU not folding?

Nothing. Trying to find a solution. I remember a user had this same issue.

[Ithanul]

If by what I can see the CPU is set at 11 threads.  F@H seems to have a high dislike for odd count.

 

Switch that to 10, 8, or 6.  Should then get work.

[suchamoneypit]

13 hours ago, Ithanul said:

If by what I can see the CPU is set at 11 threads.  F@H seems to have a high dislike for odd count.

 

Switch that to 10, 8, or 6.  Should then get work.

I couldn't find where to set threads when I looked yesterday. Also, even if it was set at 11 threads, its simply not starting any jobs, so the 11 threads aren't even doing anything.

[raphidy]

2 hours ago, suchamoneypit said:

I couldn't find where to set threads when I looked yesterday. Also, even if it was set at 11 threads, its simply not starting any jobs, so the 11 threads aren't even doing anything.

I'm not home but should be in configuration and cpu then forced the number of cores instead of -1. In slots tab.

https://folding.stanford.edu/home/guide/configuration-guide/

 

Go to : Customize One Slot (Local setting) 

 

You have 12 threads: i would do 6 cores then 4 cores (5 cores is weird but you can do it) Also, if you fold GPU let a cpu core alone so it can help the GPU.

[pyrojoe34]

There's probably just no CPU WU available.

 

IMO CPU folding isn't worth it anyway, compared to a GPU it gets almost no work done (my 980 got more work done in an hr than my 6800k did in a day).

[suchamoneypit]

1 hour ago, raphidy said:

I'm not home but should be in configuration and cpu then forced the number of cores instead of -1. In slots tab.

https://folding.stanford.edu/home/guide/configuration-guide/

 

Go to : Customize One Slot (Local setting) 

 

You have 12 threads: i would do 6 cores then 4 cores (5 cores is weird but you can do it) Also, if you fold GPU let a cpu core alone so it can help the GPU.

You were right, I had to click on my CPU, then edit, I changed it to 12, the number updated to 12 threads, but it still just has my CPU sitting as ready.

58 minutes ago, pyrojoe34 said:

There's probably just no CPU WU available.

 

IMO CPU folding isn't worth it anyway, compared to a GPU it gets almost no work done (my 980 got more work done in an hr than my 6800k did in a day).

Its a big project, how can it sit all night long and not get a single CPU WU? And I do have 44 threads of CPU power at my house I can utilize; That should get some worthwhile points would it not?

[suchamoneypit]

1 hour ago, pyrojoe34 said:

There's probably just no CPU WU available.

 

IMO CPU folding isn't worth it anyway, compared to a GPU it gets almost no work done (my 980 got more work done in an hr than my 6800k did in a day).

I found out my problem, I specified to help Cancer research, when it seems Cancer research uses GPU only, by setting it to any disease, my CPU received WU for other diseases successfully and began work.

[TheGlenlivet]

i got the same issue but changing to any disease hasn't fixed it.  Anyone else?

WOOPS!  It's up now.  Not sure what the deal is but we are go.

[ARikozuM]

7 hours ago, suchamoneypit said:

I found out my problem, I specified to help Cancer research, when it seems Cancer research uses GPU only, by setting it to any disease, my CPU received WU for other diseases successfully and began work.

That was easier than you thought.

[suchamoneypit]

On 10/25/2016 at 1:49 PM, pyrojoe34 said:

 

 

IMO CPU folding isn't worth it anyway, compared to a GPU it gets almost no work done (my 980 got more work done in an hr than my 6800k did in a day).

Just a comment, folding on my server actually gets 140k PPD, while my 390X gets around 300k PPD; CPUs cost me $150 and are a combined 230W TDP, while the 390X is like $300-350 rn and has 275W TDP. Worth it imo, definitely getting some significant work done.

[Imakuni]

1 hour ago, suchamoneypit said:

Just a comment, folding on my server actually gets 140k PPD, while my 390X gets around 300k PPD; CPUs cost me $150 and are a combined 230W TDP, while the 390X is like $300-350 rn and has 275W TDP. Worth it imo, definitely getting some significant work done.

Reminder that a 390x has terrible PPW, a Gtx 970 pulls upwards to 350kk PPD at a much lower power draw. They are also pretty cheap on the used market.

 

Not to say that CPUs are useless, that's totally not it. They are just nowhere near as efficient (+ you need mobo and RAM for them, whereas a GPU is a simple slap on any PC).

[MEGIDDO]

Mine wouldnt fold either. Found out the WU's arent being friendly with CPU's set to a prime #. mine was default -1 which made it run at 7. I changed it to 6, works great.

 

Also just FYI the new Nvidia 375 series drivers wont work either. IDK if thats just on pascal, but I know it stands true with Pascal. I Changed to the previous driverset, upon suggestion of a F@H moderator. And it fixed my GTX 1070 not folding issue.

 

If i'm repeating info already on here sorry,

 

Edited October 30, 2016 by MEGIDDO

[Imakuni]

35 minutes ago, MEGIDDO said:

Also just FYI the new Nvidia 375 series drivers wont work either. IDK if thats just on pascal, but I know it stands true with Pascal. I Changed to the previous driverset, upon suggestion of a F@H moderator. And it fixed my GTX 1070 not folding issue.

 

If i'm repeating info already on here sorry,

Happens on other cards as well. Luckly, Nvidia is aware of the issue already and (hopefully) working on a fix.

 

Also, friendly reminder that you have over 100kk credits and can request your Gold Badge on the LTT forum, if you so desire.

[MEGIDDO]

Imakuni , that's why I initially hopped into this forum, To request the snazzy gold badge    but of course I find other interesting topics as well.  Thank you