I used it on my last PC, it's pretty good, but I never left this PC. Just on or off ;) So I couldn't stay in the time limits :(
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I will use this, hope it doesnt eat all my energy or overheats stuff though:S
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Apparently it can overwork laptops (or at least, according to the wiki, the fan will run like mad).
It shouldn't overwork a PC, provided you set the CPU/GPU limit to less than 50%.
I for one am not too worried, my CPU is built to sustain overclocking ^^
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Shamelessly upping this, because I'm sure it's more important and useful than Black Ops 2 :)
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I tried using this sort of thing for a few things once, SETI, curing AIDS, etc, but the program turned into a massive drain on my resources, even when I wasn't doing anything with it. I'm untrusting about trying this sort of thing again.
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i laughed in the part about the most potent computers at the world... haha
i like the iniciative, but once they do not allow other's people research to be calculated this way (using this project), i think it's a bit mean of them (help me do my research but don't even ask for help)
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i laughed in the part about the most potent computers at the world... hahaThere's four types of computers: the ones to do some hardcore research > the gaming ones > the ones for people who just want to read their emails and write some text > the 10 years old ones for the people who haven't caught up with the technology. Of course the difference between the supercomputer and the gaming one is enormous, but we're still second in line.
i like the iniciative, but once they do not allow other's people research to be calculated this way
(using this project), i think it's a bit mean of them (help me do my research but don't even ask for help)Uh... yes? I mean, from what I understand, you don't like that we don't receive anything for helping? If so, well, there's this chance you can help cure a disease. Right now I'm running different programs with proteins, and the goals are to cure a lot of diseases by understanding how proteins work.
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no.. it's not that. I'm not asking anything in exchange for.
Ok.. they've ahad a lot of work to do such a program to use other's computers. But, for example, i do work with simulation.. some of them takes me more than 2 days in my computer (usuallly do it a t the uni... takes less than 20 min)
They want us to help their research, but they won't ever allow me to do mine... even if i had in my hands the answer to everything.
My point is: ok to help, but other's researchers should be allowed to join such program.
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Ah, I get it now ;) much obliged.
The best thing you could try is setting up a project with BOINC. There's a possibility of putting yourself as a "private". I don't know how it works from there, but apparently you need to contact the software makers and they'll put your project along with the rest. I think it's an open software, there's no real requirements to join. But, then again, setting up the whole thing probably takes longer than 2 days.
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I just discovered BOINC. It's a program made by Berkeley (the Californian University).
Basically, you choose a scientific project or two, and whenever your computer is not in use, the software communicates with the instigators of the project and starts using your horsepower to calculate stuff.
What it calculates depends on the project, but it's deeper than "I need help with my math homework". There's some big shots using BOINC, mainly universities. Right now I'm simulating a malaria epidemic so that we can understand it better... when my share is done (you choose how long you work on a task before switching) I'll start helping with proteins.
It's great, really. It allows you to use your excess power for good, without doing anything more than leaving your computer on.
Enough reading! Here's the link: http://boinc.berkeley.edu/
I don't need to tell you much more, everything is on the website. BUT, if you want to represent SteamGifts, keep on reading.
I got to thinking that since we here are gamers, we've got some of the most powerful computers in the world, right? Also, not all projects are scientific stuff. Some are about gaming, and since there are always new projects, you can be sure at some point there'll be one for us gamers. But in the mean time, why not cure a disease or two? ;)
When you start working on a project, you earn Credits, which show how much you've contributed over the other volunteers. There's also a way of making teams, so I got to thinking we should make the SteamGifts team (a team only shows which group of people have done the most work). We need to make one for every project though, so I've already started with the few projects I'm working on but feel free to create the team on other projects.
If you want to make the SteamGifts team, you'll have to fill some paperwork. Please make sure you follow this pattern when creating a team:
Name: SteamGifts
URL: steamgifts.com
Description: the proud members of Steamgifts.com, helping the world with their powerful gaming computers!
Type: (Anything close to Gaming or Computers. If there's nothing relevant, leave blank).
Country: None (or International, if it's available)
And, of course, set it to accepting new members.
Note that the team creator has access to your email address, apparently. Also, he'll receive an email when you want to join the team. I am not too sure on that though.
Lastly, there's some stuff you possibly want to know. The program is set to run only when your computer is not in use. If you're like me however and have just too much horsepower lying around, you can press Ctrl+Shift+A. This will take you to the Advanced View. From there, click on the "Tools" tab, and then "Computing Preferences". You'll be able to choose when your CPU/GPU/Bandwidth is at work, and just how much power it can use. Personally I've set it to work 24/7 and take as much as needed.
I hope to see you there!
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