Zentradis I tried to fold a bit some time ago, but never reached the minimum level to get in the rank... I hope things willl change now.. Starting from tonight I'm going to fold again and see if my key don't go bad (sometime they count you are downloading at 7Mb speed even if you are just opening a web page, that's why I'm so worried about this... and yes, I know it seems incredible but this is the truth. =) Thanks for your advice tribaljet my bro'
On 15 Feb, 11:14, tribaljet <[email protected]> wrote: > As far as I'm aware, folding must be done online. But the thing is > that the data transfered during a whole WU is less than 4MB, so it's > not really about the amount of data that's processed and transfered. > > Intel igp users should use the regular cpu client as it's better > suited for the hardware in question, as well as the rank counters > working more stable as well. Another reason not to use beta clients is > that they're timebombed, and not suited for stable long run folding. > > If you run f@h with the default settings, it won't use 100% of both > cores, so there's a security margin taking in account. Anyway, in the > event your system does overheat, there is a temp threshold that if > crossed your computer will shut down by itself. > > Btw, what is your nick in f@h? > > The main thing is to keep folding as long as possible. > > On 15 Fev, 10:08, Zentradis <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Hi brothers, > > I have some doubts about folding @ home and I'd like to know your > > opinion about them =) > > > 1- Is it possible to do the folding while you are offline? > > I haven't got a flat plan so the alternative for me is: paying 2 euros/ > > hour (3$ per hour) on my regular internet plan or use my Vodafone > > Internet Key from 10pm to 7am (but with a 10Gb traffic limit wich is > > annoying since if you pass the limit in a month they "cut your line" > > assuming you are doing piracy and the only suggestion they give if you > > want to avoid that is... "buy another key"... ... ... welcome in Italy > > where we have digital divide). My Idea was to connect 10 minutes a day > > and submit the resoults to the server, after folding the whole night > > offline ( I can't do it during day as my 2 years old sister is quite > > intrested in the "study of the relationships between pcs, teddies and > > crayons" at the moment and I'd better keep my lappy in a safe hidden > > place =) ) > > > 2- which client do you think is the most suitable for us i n t e l > > users? > > I only have a lappy with x3100 and a T7250, I assume I'd better use > > the basic client but every suggestion is appreciated (other specs are > > on the old specs page (what about reviving it and sticking it on top > > again?)) > > > 3-am I risking overheating if I leave it on the whole night? should I > > set cpu usage at 50% in order to avoid damages? > > > 4-- Nascondi testo citato > > - Mostra testo citato - -- 9xx SOLDIERS SANS FRONTIERS
