

PlayStation 3 helps Folding@home with further disease research


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RE: This is a great use of technology
By AlphaVirus on 9/21/2007 2:00:10 PM , Rating: 1
ATI does contribute with some of their GPU models but you have to remember, if you take a low end card such as an ATI9600 or something under an X800 series you barely have enough power to run your own apps. Their choice of which gpus can run the F@H is wise, they are trying to not hinder the weaker computer users.

By Operandi on 9/21/2007 2:50:49 PM , Rating: 2
The same would be said for any GPU, folding is going use whatever processing power you have available. I don't have Folding@Home on my machines but I belive the idea is you fold when the machine is idle.

Not that it would matter though, even if you could get it work a X800 would probably be pretty limited in the types of calculations it could do to be at all useful, not to mention a 9600. Modern GPUs like the 1900 and 8800 are far more open in flexible.

By alancabler on 9/23/2007 3:05:21 PM , Rating: 2
ATI cards pre-x16xx series are not capable of running the FAH GPU client due to architectural inadequacies. x1xxx series of lesser power than x1600 might work, but can't meet FAH deadlines.
NVidia G80 series are allegedly capable, but nVidia has been unable to produce FAH-capable drivers, so far. Many FAH donors w/G80s are anxiously awaiting the next move from nVidia.

A FAH GPU client for the x2 series ATI cards is in the works.

