Posts by Zek

1) Message boards : Questions and problems : More GPU options (Message 27108)
Posted 6 Sep 2009 by Zek
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Seti global preferences, "Suspend GPU work while computer is in use? yes/no"


Yes, saw those options. I'm saying suspend CPU work while computer in use. But keep GPU work running.

The one above it is used for that: "Suspend work while computer is in use? yes/no".

Well, that's largely my point. I don't need it to suspend all work while computer in use. Just the CPU work, keeping GPU alive.

But as you say, perhaps when the newer CUDA system has matured for longer. I understand fully how growing applications don't quite turn out the same as fresh ones.

Thanks for your time.
2) Message boards : Questions and problems : More GPU options (Message 27106)
Posted 6 Sep 2009 by Zek
Post:
Options for "Run on CPU when computer is active" seperate from "Run on GPU when computer is active".

Already available:
Seti global preferences, "Suspend GPU work while computer is in use? yes/no"


Yes, saw those options. I'm saying suspend CPU work while computer in use. But keep GPU work running.

But code has been added for BOINC 6.10 that will check against the Nvidia API if something else 3D intensive is already using the GPU. If something is, CUDA won't be used at that time.

That would be ideal yes.

Plus options to never run on CPU or GPU, which would skip downloading those sections.

Also already available.
Seti@Home project preferences:
- Use Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) if available yes/no
- Use Central Processing Unit (CPU) yes/no

Ok, was looking for options in BOINC for these. Very roundabout way of doing things if you want to suspend CPU work.
3) Message boards : Questions and problems : More GPU options (Message 27103)
Posted 6 Sep 2009 by Zek
Post:
Hi, returned to SETI@home after some absent time and very glad to see the CUDA support. What is really needed are seperate running options for the GPU and main system. ie:

Options for "Run on CPU when computer is active" seperate from "Run on GPU when computer is active".
And, "Run on GPU when Direct3D not active".
Plus options to never run on CPU or GPU, which would skip downloading those sections.

For the moment, I keep having to manually turn it on and off as I find the spikey CPU throttling to be quite irritating. More often than not, forgetting to restart it.

Regards,
Zek



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