Posts by Dave Hogan

1) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Lenovo Y50-70 has two GPUs, BOINC only seems to see one at a time (Message 1756997)
Posted 17 Jan 2016 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Awesome! That was exactly what I wanted!

The laptop now can run things at a cautious heat level!

Thank you!
2) Questions and Answers : GPU applications : Lenovo Y50-70 has two GPUs, BOINC only seems to see one at a time (Message 1756169)
Posted 14 Jan 2016 by Profile Dave Hogan
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So I have a brand new Lenovo Y50-70 running Windows 10 with a i7-4720, and a GeForce GTX 960M (4 GB) video card. The problem is it also has an Intel HD Graphics 4600 that takes over if the better video card isn't required at the moment, so all GPU work is happening on the Intel 4600 instead of the GeForce.

Is there a way that I can make both GPU's active, or at least get BOINC to use the GeForce instead of the Intel? Or is there a reason I should let it use the Intel instead of the GeForce?
3) Message boards : SETI@home Science : Exoplanet Named, Gliese 581g (Message 1037219)
Posted 30 Sep 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Hopefully we'll be able to make a probe that can get there at some point in my life.
4) Message boards : Number crunching : Quick fundraiser for SETI's new server (Message 1036437)
Posted 26 Sep 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Dear David Hogan,

Thank you for your gift of $10.00 via Visa on 09/25/2010.
You gift was assigned to the following areas:

SETI@home - $10.00

Your confirmation number is:
63195

I can't really afford it, but I figured it was more productive than complaining that the upload server isn't working right now.

Great work to everyone who put me to shame. I appreciate seeing so many people willing to help something that to me is a great educational and research opportunity with so many benefits.

I'd love to see what msattler could do working for NASA! We might be able to colonize Europa with his enthusiasm.

Thanks to him, and everyone who made this thread work. You all inspired me to throw my $10 into the ring.
5) Message boards : Number crunching : Getting the most out of a PC I have (Message 1024039)
Posted 9 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Thanks everyone for the links, I doubt I'll upgrade this PC anymore (the motherboard is pretty much filled), but it'll be useful when I build a new one.
6) Message boards : Number crunching : Pending units (Message 1023364)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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pending now at 632,000 ... still going up


Thank you, that gives me some perspective. =)
7) Message boards : Number crunching : Outage Observations/Comments - Read the Rules Below (Message 1023362)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I won't be demoting SETI@home. I let some time slide without computing, so I'll just let it run even if CPDN or WCG overtake it in my stats. I just was hoping I could find a way to stack up more work under the new schedule.
8) Message boards : Number crunching : Getting the most out of a PC I have (Message 1023359)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I have one of the enhanced apps, which is great, but I guess an ATI 9600 w/256mb video ram isn't enough to do any more?
9) Message boards : Number crunching : Pending units (Message 1023339)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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My pending units went from 3000 to 7000+. I figure it'll sort itself out from what I've seen.
10) Message boards : Cafe SETI : Beer drinkers thread. (Message 1023337)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Only minimal rules. You must either like beer, or be drinking beer.


What if you drank liquor while meaning to drink beer, but the bartender misunderstood you? Is that okay enough? If so, hi.
11) Message boards : Number crunching : Outage Observations/Comments - Read the Rules Below (Message 1023336)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I don't want to be a complainer, but I have 3 PC's that I run for SETI@home (primarily), and CPDN and WCG when things don't work out. Since the outages have started, I only get two work units per computer for P4 2.8/3ghz computers. Even shared with WCG and CPDN that doesn't fill the cycles I can offer to SETI.

At least my CUDA capable laptop soaks up some of the overflow.
12) Message boards : Number crunching : Quick fundraiser for SETI's new server (Message 1023335)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I'm hoping to start helping the week I get back to work. What can the team do with $20, $50, or $100 from a donation?

Knowing these details might motivate us even if we can't afford it.
13) Message boards : Number crunching : Getting the most out of a PC I have (Message 1023333)
Posted 7 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Okay, I'm unemployed. I'll get that out of the way so people don't tell me to buy new hardware.

I currently have a PC that's doing well on CUDA stuff (thank you Vostro hardware), but I also have a P4 3.0 ghz w/2GB ram and a Radeon 9600 Sapphire w/256mb video ram.

I don't expect it to be much, but right now the ATI isn't taking any GPU tasks and is sitting idle while the CPU works. I'm using old drivers for compatibility with other things, but can I make this old 256mb vram GPU useful for SETI@home?
14) Message boards : Number crunching : Quick fundraiser for SETI's new server (Message 1023207)
Posted 6 Aug 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Wow, that's impressive. Once I'm back to work I'll make sure to throw in something, but I'm not sure I can do $1000. Thanks on behalf of those that want to help the project but just can't afford it!
15) Message boards : Number crunching : Donating to Seti (Message 1015763)
Posted 15 Jul 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Making link live:
Goodsearch

no support via toolbar for Chrome though, but IE and probably other browsers will go! Install it and help SETI in fund-rising!


The Firefox searchbar plugin isn't too bad for GoodSearch. I hate Yahoo, so I keep forgetting to switch back, but thanks for sharing. I'm trying to remember to use it.

So far this month there are almost as many searches in 2 weeks as there were all last month.
16) Message boards : Number crunching : SETI Dead? (Message 1002021)
Posted 9 Jun 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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It works again, and it seems SETI took priority over those who jumped it while it was on hold. I love BOINC!
17) Message boards : Number crunching : How dusty is it where you live? (Message 1001664)
Posted 8 Jun 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I live about 5 blocks from a metal working facility. Any open windows have an excessive black dust near them after a few hours open, so every three or four months I grab Q-Tips and clean out the fans and/or replace them if they can't be saved.

This is in addition to using compressed air. It probably doesn't help that I smoke near them though. I've smoked around PC's, and this is a little more excessive than what I've ever seen before.

I love my neighborhood, but it's kind of scary (even as a smoker) to think of what I'm breathing in when I see what my windows/fans catch.
18) Message boards : Politics : Can we learn anything? (Message 1001663)
Posted 8 Jun 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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Did I read that right? You guys pay a 17.5% VAT? Here in BC they are bringing in a HST (similar to VAT) that'll be 12% and people are on the verge of rioting. (And all it is really doing is tying together two existing sales taxes into one.)


Wow. I thought San Diego's 8.25% or so when I moved out were bad, but 12 or 17.5%? That's just crazy to me. I love Oregon's 0.0% sales tax.
19) Message boards : Number crunching : SETI Dead? (Message 1001662)
Posted 8 Jun 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I feel like I checked everywhere but there for an answer. I have other projects going, but I was trying to get my laptop's GPU set up with CUDA tonight also. I can wait a day or two I guess. =)
20) Message boards : Number crunching : SETI Dead? (Message 1001654)
Posted 8 Jun 2010 by Profile Dave Hogan
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I'm getting a "Scheduler request failed: Couldn't connect to server" on two PC's, but also shortly after "Internet access OK - project servers may be temporarily down."

I disconnected my laptop then reconnected, it's having no luck along with that. My desktop is having problems also. Both are 6.10.56, whereas my other PC is 6.10.18 (I think, whatever I would have grabbed three or so weeks ago) and that's just giving "Project communication failed."

This has been happening to me for about an hour now.





 
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