Does folding effect my computer's performance?

[PauseTheCat]

I'm afraid that the folding thing will effect my computer's performance and I'm also worried that it will take a lot of power. Are these things to be concerned about? Ever since my computer started folding its fans have been going harder than usual. I have a Lenovo Y40 btw. 

[TheDev]

I would say don't fold or mine on a laptop, it will kill them

[PauseTheCat]

ok

[Jade]

Folding is (typically) using the GPU to compute complicated mathematical problems. Utilizing the GPU generates heat, which makes the fans run faster. You really shouldn't be mining on a laptop.

[cloclo8003]

I don't recommend folding on a laptop, and yes, it'll impact performance.

This could reduce the lifespan of your laptop.

[gilm0re3]

I personally would not recommend folding on a laptop, partially because it can and does use up the very limited resources that you already have just because it is a laptop and a lot less powerful than a desktop. Also, it theoretically is going to make your laptop run hotter and your fans run harder. So I guess that answers your question. Folding takes up system resources, so yes, it does affect performance.

[PauseTheCat]

Folding has been discontinued.

[Nidiahk]

Folding has been discontinued.

every little bit of folding does help if you would like to help out i would recomend running the in chrome client every once and a while but laptops are not ideal for folding, even more so for laptops with limited cooling, use speccy from piriform to check temps and enjoy!