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Message 84246 - Posted: 6 Jan 2018, 4:59:28 UTC

CPU computation is not as disruptive as GPU computation, so typically using the CPU is fine even when using the computer.

This is not the case for GPUs, since using them will cause disruption, even on leisure activities like watching videos.

Most streaming video players don't have the option to disable hardware decoding.

I wouldn't mind being able to set scheduling preferences specifically for the GPU only. I believe a lot of casual crunchers would appreciate this too.
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Message 84247 - Posted: 6 Jan 2018, 5:16:35 UTC - in response to Message 84246.  

Already built in: advanced view > options > exclusive applications.


Exclusive applications: When programs in this list are detected in memory, BOINC will stop the science applications. Programs in the CPU section will suspend all of BOINC. Programs in the GPU section will only suspend the GPU, but allow the CPU to continue doing work.

Requires that you run Activity "based on preferences".
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