need option to limit # of gpu's per task

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Message 33625 - Posted: 1 Jul 2010, 16:13:12 UTC
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I just realized that dnetc was using 2 gpu's for each task. I was not aware that was even possible so I learned something today. There is no preference option at their website to limit the number of gpu's to one. I dont mind if another dnetc task is running on my other gpu, I just want to make one available for other projects to use. Is there some way to do this using boinc options?



Also want to point out that the device number is listed as 0. For my 2 nvidia system, the gpu devices used should be 0 and 1, not just 0.

ie: insteasd of ..(device 0)) it should be something like
..(device 0)(device 1))

etc

ps: I am getting 10x the number of credits when 2 gpu's are used (as opposed to 1 gpu), but I dont need the points that bad. Their admin never answered the question about who gets the prize money if the RC code is cracked. I would rather have some of the money instead of the extra credits.
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