Folding@Home - Blu-ray Forum

Blu_Ray_Fan · 01-19-2009, 05:09 AM

Just curious if people still do this?

Please take part in the poll, then post comments on your selection.

As for me, I use to a lot. I had both my Ps3's, laptop, and desktop all folding at times. Now, I haven't really done it in months. I have had my PC and one Ps3 folding this weekend, but really haven't at all lately.

And if anyone doesn't know what it is, click HERE.

j_rocca42 · 01-19-2009, 05:35 AM

used to but not so much anymore. I don't know why, I just don't...

GBMidge7 · 01-19-2009, 05:38 AM

I got on once a few days after the public beta began and haven't been on since... bo-riiiiiing.

Seeking_Alpha · 01-19-2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBMidge7

I got on once a few days after the public beta began and haven't been on since... bo-riiiiiing.

It's not supposed to be entertaining

Some 54,274 PS3 are considered active. "Active PS3's are defined as those which have returned WUs within 15 days."

http://fah-web.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/...?qtype=osstats

As for blu-ray.com team

http://folding.extremeoverclocking.c...php?s=&t=56895

109 active

591 inactive

GBMidge7 · 01-19-2009, 06:16 AM

It's not supposed to be entertaining??? Then what the heck is the point? I know it's not supposed to be a videogame, but if it's not entertaining (i.e. things to keep your attention, whether it be things to do, ways to interact with other users, etc.) then what's the point? I'm not bashing people who use it, by all means enjoy! Just doesn't interest me.

Titan · 01-19-2009, 06:28 AM

It's about helping out society by letting your PS3 contribute to research.

GBMidge7 · 01-19-2009, 06:31 AM

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooh.... alrighty, time for this big idiot to apologize! I saw home and totally disregarded the "folding@" part. Sorry to all about my previous post, I read the post as simply being about "Home". Please forgive

dk3dknight · 01-19-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GBMidge7

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooh.... alrighty, time for this big idiot to apologize! I saw home and totally disregarded the "folding@" part. Sorry to all about my previous post, I read the post as simply being about "Home". Please forgive

We will forgive you, at first I was starting to get very worried though.

witheygull · 01-19-2009, 03:30 PM

I still use F@H fairly often; 24/7 on the PC and around 15-20 hours per week on the PS3.

I also derive a modicum of entertainment from folding; for example, every time I turn it on for the PS3, I look at Iceland. Iceland, you may ask, why? I've noticed that there is one guy or gal in Iceland that seems to be folding almost nonstop. Is there only one PS3 there that runs folding or are there multiples that run in shifts? Will Iceland ever join the ranks of multi-folder nations? The mystery continues.

From an entertainment standpoint, the coolest thing I've seen using F@H was the European launch of the PS3. It was very satisfying to watch the westbound tide of yellow lights roll across Europe as the console was launched in the various countries.

Pelican170 · 01-19-2009, 03:31 PM

I use it when im home and watching tv, and know im going to play the ps3 at some point.. I have it so it goes on automatically if its idle for 10 min...

abynum1 · 01-19-2009, 03:34 PM

Can someone please explain to me exactly what folding is and how it helps research??
If it's something I can do to help a worthwhile cause then I'm all for it,but just want some further info.

Pelican170 · 01-19-2009, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abynum1

Can someone please explain to me exactly what folding is and how it helps research??
If it's something I can do to help a worthwhile cause then I'm all for it,but just want some further info.

The short of it, its helps to try and cure cancer, if im not mistaken by doing simulations of folding protien chains... If im wrong, please correct me...

Darkhawk9587 · 01-19-2009, 03:44 PM

Being in college, I am in class a lot. And, since I don't have to pay for electricity (and hate the college I might add), I run it as much as I can. Last semester I got through 80 calculations, and I hope to do that much this semester, if not more.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 01-20-2009, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkhawk9587

Being in college, I am in class a lot. And, since I don't have to pay for electricity (and hate the college I might add), I run it as much as I can. Last semester I got through 80 calculations, and I hope to do that much this semester, if not more.

Haha, thats funny! I was wondering if when I started this thread if anyone would respond with a comment about how it's "anti-GREEN. I guess not yet.

I try not to waste energy, but it's not really wasting it, just wasting money (which is also GREEN) lol.

bajor27 · 01-20-2009, 05:04 AM

I pretty much stopped using it when Life with Playstation was launched. Not really sure why. I should probably start doing some more folding, I just wish they'd introduce trophies already. I'd be folding 24/7 for trophies

Seeking_Alpha · 01-20-2009, 05:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abynum1

Can someone please explain to me exactly what folding is and how it helps research??
If it's something I can do to help a worthwhile cause then I'm all for it,but just want some further info.

Go to their website and read:
http://folding.stanford.edu/English/FAQ

Let the scientists explain it

BluHavik · 01-20-2009, 05:18 AM

This may sound a little off the wall but I used to run folding@home all the time. Problem is my PS3 is to close to the thermostat. Long story short, it made the AC run 24/7 in the summer and the heater would never come on in the winter. Just checked for the first time in months and my 154wu's still have me listed on the blu-ray team site at 184.

Sorry to be one of the in actives but I have to keep the place a habitable temperature.

Blu_Ray_Fan · 01-20-2009, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluHavik

This may sound a little off the wall but I used to run folding@home all the time. Problem is my PS3 is to close to the thermostat. Long story short, it made the AC run 24/7 in the summer and the heater would never come on in the winter. Just checked for the first time in months and my 154wu's still have me listed on the blu-ray team site at 184.

Sorry to be one of the in actives but I have to keep the place a habitable temperature.

It's the 60gb, my 40gb runs a lot cooler and quieter.

BluHavik · 01-20-2009, 05:58 AM

If I'm not mistaken the 40 gb has the new 45nm RSX chips in them. I'm sure that makes a difference. I'm waiting for them to get the cell down from 90nm to 45nm and then I'll swap mine out and probably just give my 60 gb to my brother. Maybe then I can resume my folding.

BluHavik · 01-20-2009, 07:04 AM

How do you fold now. I thought I'd fold one since I'm going to be up and it's comfortable now. When you go to life with PlayStation does it automatically start folding in the background?

If so, sucks they changed it. I liked to be able to check up on the progress of my fold.

View Poll Results: Folding@Home, who uses it?
Yes, all the time!!	28	29.79%
Use to, not so much anymore.	40	42.55%
Never have.	20	21.28%
Never heard of it??	6	6.38%
Voters: 94. You may not vote on this poll

01-19-2009, 05:09 AM	#1
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	Folding@Home, who uses it?? Just curious if people still do this? Please take part in the poll, then post comments on your selection. As for me, I use to a lot. I had both my Ps3's, laptop, and desktop all folding at times. Now, I haven't really done it in months. I have had my PC and one Ps3 folding this weekend, but really haven't at all lately. And if anyone doesn't know what it is, click HERE. Last edited by Blu_Ray_Fan; 01-19-2009 at 05:16 AM.

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01-19-2009, 05:35 AM	#2
j_rocca42 Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Recording live from somewhere Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:13	used to but not so much anymore. I don't know why, I just don't...

01-19-2009, 05:38 AM	#3
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	I got on once a few days after the public beta began and haven't been on since... bo-riiiiiing.

01-19-2009, 06:16 AM	#5
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	It's not supposed to be entertaining??? Then what the heck is the point? I know it's not supposed to be a videogame, but if it's not entertaining (i.e. things to keep your attention, whether it be things to do, ways to interact with other users, etc.) then what's the point? I'm not bashing people who use it, by all means enjoy! Just doesn't interest me.

01-19-2009, 06:28 AM	#6
Titan Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:San Diego Blu-ray collection:101	It's about helping out society by letting your PS3 contribute to research.

01-19-2009, 06:31 AM	#7
GBMidge7 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:74 Blu-ray collection:73	Oooooooooooooooooooooooooh.... alrighty, time for this big idiot to apologize! I saw home and totally disregarded the "folding@" part. Sorry to all about my previous post, I read the post as simply being about "Home". Please forgive

01-19-2009, 03:30 PM	#9
witheygull Special Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:northwest GA, U.S.A. 4K collection:445 Blu-ray collection:2230 DVD collection:965 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I still use F@H fairly often; 24/7 on the PC and around 15-20 hours per week on the PS3. I also derive a modicum of entertainment from folding; for example, every time I turn it on for the PS3, I look at Iceland. Iceland, you may ask, why? I've noticed that there is one guy or gal in Iceland that seems to be folding almost nonstop. Is there only one PS3 there that runs folding or are there multiples that run in shifts? Will Iceland ever join the ranks of multi-folder nations? The mystery continues. From an entertainment standpoint, the coolest thing I've seen using F@H was the European launch of the PS3. It was very satisfying to watch the westbound tide of yellow lights roll across Europe as the console was launched in the various countries.

01-19-2009, 03:31 PM	#10
Pelican170 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Newtown, CT 4K collection:127 Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:256 Trading Score:13	I use it when im home and watching tv, and know im going to play the ps3 at some point.. I have it so it goes on automatically if its idle for 10 min...

01-19-2009, 03:34 PM	#11
abynum1 Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:30 Trading Score:3	Can someone please explain to me exactly what folding is and how it helps research?? If it's something I can do to help a worthwhile cause then I'm all for it,but just want some further info.

01-19-2009, 03:44 PM	#13
Darkhawk9587 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Wisconsin 4K collection:66 Blu-ray collection:487 Trading Score:30	Being in college, I am in class a lot. And, since I don't have to pay for electricity (and hate the college I might add), I run it as much as I can. Last semester I got through 80 calculations, and I hope to do that much this semester, if not more.

01-20-2009, 05:04 AM	#15
bajor27 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:BC, Canada Blu-ray collection:1031 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	I pretty much stopped using it when Life with Playstation was launched. Not really sure why. I should probably start doing some more folding, I just wish they'd introduce trophies already. I'd be folding 24/7 for trophies

01-20-2009, 05:18 AM	#17
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	This may sound a little off the wall but I used to run folding@home all the time. Problem is my PS3 is to close to the thermostat. Long story short, it made the AC run 24/7 in the summer and the heater would never come on in the winter. Just checked for the first time in months and my 154wu's still have me listed on the blu-ray team site at 184. Sorry to be one of the in actives but I have to keep the place a habitable temperature.

01-20-2009, 05:58 AM	#19
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	If I'm not mistaken the 40 gb has the new 45nm RSX chips in them. I'm sure that makes a difference. I'm waiting for them to get the cell down from 90nm to 45nm and then I'll swap mine out and probably just give my 60 gb to my brother. Maybe then I can resume my folding.

01-20-2009, 07:04 AM	#20
BluHavik Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:STL Blu-ray collection:32	How do you fold now. I thought I'd fold one since I'm going to be up and it's comfortable now. When you go to life with PlayStation does it automatically start folding in the background? If so, sucks they changed it. I liked to be able to check up on the progress of my fold.

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