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Go Blue · 07-25-2007, 06:59 PM

What is the point of folding?

CptGreedle · 07-25-2007, 07:03 PM

It's just something to do for fun.
You get no "credit" but it helps a big university process lots of data to "fold" protein simulations. I am sure someone on here will explain more, if not I think there is a sticky/thread.
Speaking of which, i finally got on the list! CptGreedle is there now!

Oh, and my PS3 makes no noise at all, well hardly any. In fact my DVR cable box makes more noise.

elwaylite · 07-25-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

What is the point of folding?

Hopefully, by sharing our cpu's power with Stanford and folding proteins, we can help them to find cures for serious illness's.

Go Blue · 07-25-2007, 07:18 PM

Does folding make the system run hotter or faster?

elwaylite · 07-25-2007, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schultz

Does folding make the system run hotter or faster?

Not sure, its pretty cpu intensive.

jon s · 07-25-2007, 07:33 PM

from what i understand, the 80GB PS3 uses a 65nm processor, which is supposedly smaller than the first generation units. the newer smaller processor runs cooler so shud be less stressful thereby reducing the fan noise. the 65nm processor was out since March or May so some later 60GB units might have them too, but not certain of it.

Go Blue · 07-25-2007, 07:40 PM

I have a replacement plan on mine, so do you think I should replace it for a newer one, which I did about a month ago?

BIGSAPOTEER · 07-25-2007, 07:57 PM

Does everyone with a "loud" fan have sucky-ass speakers that they can hear the fan over their speakers? Come on people if you can hear the PS3's fan over your speakers, I think its time to upgrade your 10w spearkers. Are these 3" paper made spearkers? Whats next? My PS3 gets hotter than my freezer?

actionhank · 07-26-2007, 09:35 PM

I modded my ps3 by attaching a Ford F-350 radiator and fan to it. It doesn't get hot at all now... amazingly

I should remember to replace the water with anti-freeze for the winter though

07-26-2007, 09:35 PM	#9
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	super cooling I modded my ps3 by attaching a Ford F-350 radiator and fan to it. It doesn't get hot at all now... amazingly I should remember to replace the water with anti-freeze for the winter though

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07-25-2007, 06:59 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	What is the point of folding?

07-25-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	It's just something to do for fun. You get no "credit" but it helps a big university process lots of data to "fold" protein simulations. I am sure someone on here will explain more, if not I think there is a sticky/thread. Speaking of which, i finally got on the list! CptGreedle is there now! Oh, and my PS3 makes no noise at all, well hardly any. In fact my DVR cable box makes more noise.

07-25-2007, 07:18 PM	#4
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Does folding make the system run hotter or faster?

07-25-2007, 07:33 PM	#6
jon s Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	from what i understand, the 80GB PS3 uses a 65nm processor, which is supposedly smaller than the first generation units. the newer smaller processor runs cooler so shud be less stressful thereby reducing the fan noise. the 65nm processor was out since March or May so some later 60GB units might have them too, but not certain of it.

07-25-2007, 07:40 PM	#7
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	I have a replacement plan on mine, so do you think I should replace it for a newer one, which I did about a month ago?

07-25-2007, 07:57 PM	#8
BIGSAPOTEER Active Member Member since:Oct 2006	Does everyone with a "loud" fan have sucky-ass speakers that they can hear the fan over their speakers? Come on people if you can hear the PS3's fan over your speakers, I think its time to upgrade your 10w spearkers. Are these 3" paper made spearkers? Whats next? My PS3 gets hotter than my freezer?

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