GPU to 72 status... - Page 205

Aramis Wyler · 2013-05-08, 16:37

That's great, thanks for the info!

davieddy · 2013-05-09, 19:03

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Originally Posted by chalsall

But, as always, anyone who wants to do something different (like Lowest Exponent, Highest TF, etc) can simply choose those options explicitly.

I've got a really crackpot idea:
Take expos (>62M and not yet assigned for LL) in ascending order, and TF them to 74.

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chalsall · 2013-05-13, 20:29

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Originally Posted by davieddy

I've got a really crackpot idea:
Take expos (>62M and not yet assigned for LL) in ascending order, and TF them to 74.

That doesn't Make Sense^(TM) for the project overall, since Primenet still occasionally hands out assignments in the 62M range for LLing. But anyone interested is free to take candidates reserved for P-1'ing to TF to 74 in that range (and some do).

What might Make Sense^(TM) in a couple of months is to revisit 65M, and start taking it up to 75.

The empirical data will tell us -- we haven't yet fully absorbed into the automated analysis the loss of BCP19.

Discussion welcome. Hopefully from serious players.

ixfd64 · 2013-05-14, 23:38

It's unfortunate several of our big players have quit the project. Perhaps we should do a recruiting drive or something?

kracker · 2013-05-15, 00:15

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Originally Posted by ixfd64

It's unfortunate several of our big players have quit the project. Perhaps we should do a recruiting drive or something?

We haven't lost much in raw firepower though.

chalsall · 2013-05-15, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ixfd64

It's unfortunate several of our big players have quit the project.

They each had their reasons. And their efforts are greatly appreciated.

To be perfectly honest, this kind of work can be very expensive. Hardware costs tend to pale in comparison to energy costs.

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Originally Posted by ixfd64

Perhaps we should do a recruiting drive or something?

I'm not sure that's needed. Several current players have added or upgraded "kit", we gain a few new players every month, and some who have "left" are still playing.

But, of course, every cycle is welcome.

kladner · 2013-05-15, 00:45

My biggest iron (GTX 570) has been showing as "Repaired, Waiting for Shipping" at Gigabyte for about a week. I sure hope they get it in a box soon.

Chuck · 2013-05-15, 00:50

I have an idle GTX 580 lying on the shelf since I upgraded my main machine. What would be the cheapest off-the-shelf computer I could buy to plug it into? Don't care about CPU or memory.

kladner · 2013-05-15, 00:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck

I have an idle GTX 580 lying on the shelf since I upgraded my main machine. What would be the cheapest off-the-shelf computer I could buy to plug it into? Don't care about CPU or memory.

How's this for starters:
http://microcenter.com/product/40643...sktop_Computer ($249.99)

(Unfortunately, when copying the specs I noticed that it has a 220w PSU. The 580 wants at least that much all to itself, doesn't it?)

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Specifications

General Information Model Number SX2855-UB12P Lifestyle Home & Student Color Black
Operating System Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Case & Motherboard Case Orientation Vertical
Horizontal North Bridge Chipset Intel H61 Express
Processor CPU Brand Intel CPU Core Single-Core CPU Type Celeron CPU Speed G460 (1.8GHz) Smart Cache 1.5MB FSB 5 GT/s CPU Socket LGA 1155 CPUs Installed 1 CPUs Supported 1 CPU Main Features Virtualization Technology
Hyper-Threading Technology
Idle States
Execute Disable Bit
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Intel 64
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology
Intel Fast Memory Access
Intel Flex Memory Access
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Memory Total Memory 2GB Form Factor 240-pin DIMM Memory Configuration 1 x 2GB Memory Slots (Total) 2 Memory Slots (Available) 1 Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Hard Drive HD Capacity 500GB HD Interface SATA HD Configuration 1 x 500GB
Multimedia Drives Optical Drives Included 1 Optical Drive DVDRW Optical Drive Specs 16x DVDRW SuperMulti Drive - Write Max: 16X DVDR, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 8X DVDR DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 48X CD-R, 32X CD-RW, Read Max: 16X DVD-ROM, 40X CD-ROM Display Display Type Display Not Included
Video GPU Type Intel HD Graphics 2000 Display Interface 1 x HDMI
1 x VGA
Audio Audio System High Definition Audio Audio Channels 5.1 Communications LAN Gigabit LAN LAN Data Rate Speed 10/100/1000Mbps
Card Reader Card Reader Multi-in-1 Digital Media Card Reader Media Supported CompactFlash I
CompactFlash II
MicroDrive
MMC
RS-MMC
Secure Digital
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
xD
Front Panel Ports USB 2.0 3 Audio 1 x headphone
1 x microphone
Back Panel Ports PS/2 2 VGA 15-pin 1 HDMI 1 USB 2.0 6 LAN RJ-45 1 Audio 3
Expansion Bays External 5.25" Bays (Total) 1 External 5.25" Bays (Available) 0 Internal 3.5" Bays (Total) 1 Internal 3.5" Bays (Available) 0
Expansion Slots PCIe x16 Slots (Total) 1 PCIe x16 Slots (Available) 1 PCIe x1 Slots (Total) 1 PCIe x1 Slots (Available) 1 Keyboard Keyboard Multimedia
Mouse Mouse Optical Power Power Supply 220 Watt
Physical Specifications Width 3.93" Depth 12.4" Height 10.43" Weight 12 lbs. Box Size 14" x 7" x 20" Shipping Weight 19 lbs. What's in the Box What's in the Box GWSX2855-UB12P Desktop Computer, Gateway Multimedia Keyboard & Optical Mouse, AC Power Cord, Setup Poster, Registration / Limited Warranty Card, User's Guide, Hardware Reference Guide Preloaded Software Norton Internet Security 60-Day Trial
Cyberlink PowerDVD
Microsoft Office Starter 2010
Nero 10 Essentials
Manufacturer Warranty Parts 1 Year Labor 1 Year

More afterthoughts: Cooling would not possibly be adequate.

kracker · 2013-05-15, 01:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by kladner

How's this for starters:
http://microcenter.com/product/40643...sktop_Computer ($249.99)

(Unfortunately, when copying the specs I noticed that it has a 220w PSU. The 580 wants at least that much all to itself, doesn't it?)

More afterthoughts: Cooling would not possibly be adequate.

It wouldn't have the power plugs for the 580 anyways.

kladner · 2013-05-15, 01:17

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It wouldn't have the power plugs for the 580 anyways.

Another good point. Nothing in this price range is likely to, either. Off the shelf makes it pretty difficult to host a high-powered GPU for a lot of reasons.

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2013-05-08, 16:37	#2245
Aramis Wyler "Bill Staffen" Jan 2013 Pittsburgh, PA, USA 2³·53 Posts	That's great, thanks for the info!

2013-05-14, 23:38	#2248
ixfd64 Bemusing Prompter "Danny" Dec 2002 California 5×479 Posts	It's unfortunate several of our big players have quit the project. Perhaps we should do a recruiting drive or something?

2013-05-15, 00:45	#2251
kladner "Kieren" Jul 2011 In My Own Galaxy! 2×3×1,693 Posts	My biggest iron (GTX 570) has been showing as "Repaired, Waiting for Shipping" at Gigabyte for about a week. I sure hope they get it in a box soon.

2013-05-15, 00:50	#2252
Chuck May 2011 Orange Park, FL 885₁₀ Posts	I have an idle GTX 580 lying on the shelf since I upgraded my main machine. What would be the cheapest off-the-shelf computer I could buy to plug it into? Don't care about CPU or memory.