Instructions for setting up/optimizing console GPU cruncher.

[Denithor]

System:
e6400 @ 2.8GHz on IP35-E
4x1GB HP DDR2
x1900gt 256MB
WinXP Pro SP2

Steps so far:
1) Downloaded & ran graphical GPU version long enough to get 2 units done, know system is stable and does the work without problems.

2) Just downloaded & ran console GPU version. It pulled a WU and started working (temps go up to what I saw before with graphical version) but I still have the CMD box open on the taskbar.
a) If I close this, temps drop back down indicating that crunching has stopped. Am I stuck with the stupid CMD box open all the time in order to use the console version?
b) How do I set this thing up to run without the CMD box visible?

3) Any tips/hints/suggestions on how to optimize the folding program for best performance on this setup?

4) How much difference would be expected from a bump up to an x1950pro 512MB versus the card I'm running now? Really asking based on this note from the F@H GPU FAQ:

Also note that the card should have more than 256MB (i.e. at least 512MB) of RAM, otherwise the GPU client will put a huge load on the client machine (although we do note that the 256MB X1950Pro using PCIe does work reasonably well).

 

[Uppsala9496]

Wish I could help you on this one, but I don't run the grapchical client.

I think you will need the CMD on the taskbar. My SMP client is like that. I just minimize it and ignore it. You could check your log file to confirm.

 

[GLeeM]

Originally posted by: Denithor
b) How do I set this thing up to run without the CMD box visible?

Sorry I can't answer all you questions either, but I have used "TrayIt" to eliminate the Taskbar button.

That computer would nicely run the SMP client for better points per day.

 

[Denithor]

Originally posted by: GLeeM
That computer would nicely run the SMP client for better points per day.

Ok, how many points difference are we talking about here?

Any tips on setting up/optimizing the SMP client?