Can I choose to have SETI@Home send me WUs that exclusively use the CPU instead of the GPU?

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Message 1902013 - Posted: 20 Nov 2017, 7:03:04 UTC

Hello, all!

I want to be a part of SETI@Home, but the GPU use generates too much heat for my computer (Macbook Pro). Is there a way I can get SETI to send me units that only use CPU instead of my GPU? Thank you!
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Message 1902015 - Posted: 20 Nov 2017, 7:11:01 UTC - in response to Message 1902013.  

You account, project preferences, edit preferences, deselect the use of the ATI, NVIDIA and/or INTEL GPU, save changes.

The next time BOINC contacts the project, it will get those preferences.
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Message 1907554 - Posted: 16 Dec 2017, 20:06:40 UTC - in response to Message 1902015.  

Thank you very much, Jord! I didn't see your reply until today! I'll try what you recommend.
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Message 1907559 - Posted: 16 Dec 2017, 20:29:31 UTC - in response to Message 1902015.  

What you posted worked like a charm! Thanks again!
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