Slow CPU Folding

[Andster29]

I first ran F@H in my Chrome browser. I recently downloaded the client version and started running it. The Chrome version finished a wu in about 10min. Currently the client version is estimating 7 hours to go after running for 3 hours. I did nothing different between the two versions. Does this seem right to anybody? If it helps, the client version only says "CPU:7" Anyone have any ideas? 

[tobben]

The work units in the nacl/chrome client are much much 

smaller than the smp/desktop units, so a big time discrepancy 

is to be expected.

 

Check the load with task manager, cpu-z, anything. If it's 

reasonably high (>90%) and somewhat stable, you are 

golden.

 

The "cpu:7" you mention is probably the number of cores

assigned to this particular slot. You might want to set it to

an even number. Odd numbers can cause problems, so

either 6 or 8. Keep in mind that you want a core open for 

any potential gpu wu's though. 

 

I am assuming you have some intel cpu with hyperthreading,

are you doing any gpu folding aswell?

[Andster29]

3 minutes ago, tobben said:

The work units in the nacl/chrome client are much much 

smaller than the smp/desktop units, so a big time discrepancy 

is to be expected.

 

Check the load with task manager, cpu-z, anything. If it's 

reasonably high (>90%) and somewhat stable, you are 

golden.

 

The "cpu:7" you mention is probably the number of cores

assigned to this particular slot. You might want to set it to

an even number. Odd numbers can cause problems, so

either 6 or 8. Keep in mind that you want a core open for 

any potential gpu wu's though. 

 

I am assuming you have some intel cpu with hyperthreading,

are you doing any gpu folding aswell?

I actually have a FX-8350. Where in the controle panel whould I change that? I have only been able to use the Chrome based controle.  

[tobben]

1 minute ago, Andster29 said:

I actually have a FX-8350. Where in the controle panel whould I change that? I have only been able to use the Chrome based controle.  

Ah right, hm.. They seem to be denying people with

unven numbers on the server side, it might not actually

be a problem since they are letting you through.

Considering the FX is abit different with the modules

and all that, but who knows.. 

 

At any rate, open the advanced control(FAHControl),

configure in the top left corner, the slots tab, then

select the cpu and edit. There you can manually set

the number of cpu threads. -1 means it's automatic,

which it should be by default. 

[Andster29]

Alright. I have changed it to run on 6 threads leaving one open for the GPU. Is estimated PPD 4429 alright?

My GPU is giving a PPD of 28797. I am going to assume with like the Chrome to client the GPU work sizes are bigger than the CPU work sizes and that is why my GPU is taking over a day for one WU.

[Andster29]

I am going to make a second attempt to get my Dell 2900 folding latter tonight.  

[tobben]

What gpu do you have? Remember to get a passkey,

QRB makes up the majority of the points at this point.

Could be a tad low if you don't qualify for QRB yet.

 

There is a section about it in Whaler's FAQ.

Spoiler

In order to qualify for the QRB (Quick Return Bonus) you must have a passkey. This also helps authenticate your ID. You can get one, or have it re-sent to you, by going to this link - http://fah-web.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/getpasskey.py

If you want to read more - here is the link to the Passkey FAQ - https://folding.stanford.edu/home/faq/faq-passkey/ Also note - you must complete 10 Work Units on the associated project order to qualify and maintain an 80% return ratio. Previously these QRB points only applied to CPU folding but are now also available for GPU's.

[Andster29]

37 minutes ago, tobben said:

What gpu do you have? Remember to get a passkey,

QRB makes up the majority of the points at this point.

Could be a tad low if you don't qualify for QRB yet.

 

There is a section about it in Whaler's FAQ.

  Reveal hidden contents

In order to qualify for the QRB (Quick Return Bonus) you must have a passkey. This also helps authenticate your ID. You can get one, or have it re-sent to you, by going to this link - http://fah-web.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/getpasskey.py

If you want to read more - here is the link to the Passkey FAQ - https://folding.stanford.edu/home/faq/faq-passkey/ Also note - you must complete 10 Work Units on the associated project order to qualify and maintain an 80% return ratio. Previously these QRB points only applied to CPU folding but are now also available for GPU's.

 

Nvidia 760. I do have a passkey set up. I did see you are running a folding machine with Linux. For whatever reason I can not get the FAHControl to install. Every time I try the system opens a waiting to install tab and then does nothing. Did you run into this issue or know of a work around?

[tobben]

I never used a gui, just used command line. So i never 

experienced any issues with it, sorry . How did you try

to install it exactly? HardForum might have a useful guide 

for you somewhere.

 

Did you use sudo while trying to install it? Maybe it's getting

hung up on something.