Folding@Home GPU Client won't display

[Smartazz]

Hi, I just recently started folding on my GTX260 Core 216 and when I right click on the tray icon and click display, Windows says that it has encountered an unexpected error and needs to quit(the usual window that occurs when a program crashes). The program is still working because if I move my mouse over the tray icon I can see the number of frames completed and it does continuously go up. Also when the display does crash, the actual program doesn't and the tray icon is still there and continues to run. It's not a huge deal if I can't see the display, but I was wondering if anybody knew the solution to this problem. Thanks in advance.

 

[Drsignguy]

The display has issues and F@H knows all too well about this. It has been noted in thier forums and also in thier FAQ pages. I wouldn't use it anyway as it takes up lots of cycles of the cpu and slows down the WU ppd by quite a bit.

 

[Smartazz]

Thanks for the response. I've noticed that my CPU is actually relatively untaxed atm folding. My GPU is getting pretty warm, getting near 70C, but my CPU is hovering at under 10% constantly, 5% atm. Is this normal?

 

[Drsignguy]

Yes. Your Cpu should be relatively low in percentage if you're using the latest Nvidia drivers. As for your Gpu, make sure you get "Precision" to monitor your temps and adjust your fan from "auto" to "manual" settings. You just might have to set the fan somewhere around 75% speed to keep your temps in the 60c + range depending on the Work Units. I have 7 GTX 260's and all are using "precision" and all have the fans adjusted at or over 75% with temps staying below 70c and down as low as 58c, all depending on the WU's.

The display, when it works will "tax" your Cpu. It's better not to use it and just download "FAHmon" to watch over your hardware. If you do not have it, here it is.

 

[Smartazz]

Thanks man. BTW, is there anything wrong with the GPU hovering at around 70C? I thought that GPUs are usually pretty tolerant to high heat.

 

[Drsignguy]

Your Gpu temps at or around 70c isn't bad but if you can get them a tad lower by increasing the fan speed, it would help with the longevity of the card. Just my personal opinion...I wouldn't let the card go any higher than 80c, just to be on the safe side.

 

[Smartazz]

k thx. I think I'll give it a try.