Folding Client for Windows Home Server

chance · 01-13-2009, 02:13 AM

Hello All,
Does anyone know of a client for the Windows Home Server?
I did a CPU upgrade to my HP 470 WHS and when I now run the Folding client my CPU get too hot and shuts down. Never had an issue before I upgrade.
Without running the folding program the CPU stays cool, I check the forum but did not see anything.

Thanks

shdbcamping1 · 01-16-2009, 05:42 AM

Sorry for leaving you hanging, but I had nothing to add of any help. Just wanted you to know we did not blow you off, this may be "uncharted" territorry based on the feedback.

TFArchive · 01-16-2009, 11:44 AM

It is likely an issue with the heatsink not being designed to cool past a certain temp range. Dell/HP usually use the cheapest/lowest noise cooler possible which doesn't really cool very well, if you change CPU and the temps are 10+C higher then that could be out if it's range of cooling and the CPU will throttle itself to avoid damage. What temps is it getting up to?

If you change the heatsink/fan you should be fine. Hopefully the motherboard has standard mount points.

chance · 01-16-2009, 02:35 PM

Hi guys,
I think the issue maybe from the other forums is, we think the new AMD 1640 CPU might have been modified and heats up quite quickly. It seems that quite a few people noticed that the CPU heats up quickly compared to people who have this CPU for almost a year. Could be a bad batch or just something has changed. I am not sure what heat sink or fan I can replace it with. Will have to look into that.

Thanks

MichaelO · 01-16-2009, 05:51 PM

Chance,

I upgraded mine with a 1620 though I have a 1640 to put in it when I have time. The issue is the passive heatsink. Unless we can find an active cooler that will fit and insure a power connection (which I can't recall seeing) this might be tough to do.

chance · 01-16-2009, 10:35 PM

Hi MichaelO,

Keep me posted if you hear anything. I will keep investigating it as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MichaelO

Chance,

I upgraded mine with a 1620 though I have a 1640 to put in it when I have time. The issue is the passive heatsink. Unless we can find an active cooler that will fit and insure a power connection (which I can't recall seeing) this might be tough to do.

MichaelO · 01-16-2009, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chance

Hi MichaelO,

Keep me posted if you hear anything. I will keep investigating it as well.

Chance,

The biggest issue after looking back at the CPU Upgrade article and remembering what the motherboard looks like, is the fact that there isn't a conventional heatsink mount on the board. If there were then the AMD supplied active heatsink might work. Unfortunately there is no way to mount it and these little cases were never meant to cool a cpu running at 100% load 24/7. Not much hope for the HP WHS - even the new ones.

chance · 01-17-2009, 02:30 AM

Hi Michael,
Strange the stock CPU never had an issue. My server now feels naked not doing anything

MichaelO · 01-17-2009, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chance

Hi Michael,
Strange the stock CPU never had an issue. My server now feels naked not doing anything

But the stock cpu would take forever to do anything! The Sempron was really under powered even for a server.

chance · 01-17-2009, 07:29 PM

I think I have some bigger issue now. My server the past 24 hours has been shutting down, even when I am not doing anything. I think I have to maybe reseed the CPU And maybe add some more Thermal Paste.

This Sucks

MichaelO · 01-17-2009, 10:17 PM

Have you checked your temps on the Hardware Settings Tab?

chance · 01-18-2009, 03:29 AM

Temp are holding fine, hovering around 30C without any folding and around 42C when folding. This is dropping the CPU setting in the program to about 70%. But this system shut down even when not folding.

I think the CPU needs to be looked at again.

DRK · 07-28-2010, 08:19 AM

The HomeServerLand.com guys are working on an WHS add-in for folding@home called WHS Folding. I have been beta testing it for a couple of weeks and it is really cool.

Here are some screenshots of an older build. I do have a newer version which adds a few more bells and whistles just not sure if I get into trouble for posting unreleased software screenshots.

Here is the link folding@home on Windows Home Server

I have set mine to 35% on an Intel Atom D510 processor =)

Aivas47a · 07-28-2010, 02:36 PM

Very cool! Thanks for the info DRK!

CHSIsupplier · 07-28-2010, 04:21 PM

That looks pretty cool. Is it easier to set up than the regular client?

01-13-2009, 02:13 AM	#1
chance Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 281	Folding Client for Windows Home Server Hello All, Does anyone know of a client for the Windows Home Server? I did a CPU upgrade to my HP 470 WHS and when I now run the Folding client my CPU get too hot and shuts down. Never had an issue before I upgrade. Without running the folding program the CPU stays cool, I check the forum but did not see anything. Thanks __________________

01-16-2009, 11:44 AM	#3
TFArchive Intermediate Speculator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 55	It is likely an issue with the heatsink not being designed to cool past a certain temp range. Dell/HP usually use the cheapest/lowest noise cooler possible which doesn't really cool very well, if you change CPU and the temps are 10+C higher then that could be out if it's range of cooling and the CPU will throttle itself to avoid damage. What temps is it getting up to? If you change the heatsink/fan you should be fine. Hopefully the motherboard has standard mount points. __________________

01-16-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
chance Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 281	Hi guys, I think the issue maybe from the other forums is, we think the new AMD 1640 CPU might have been modified and heats up quite quickly. It seems that quite a few people noticed that the CPU heats up quickly compared to people who have this CPU for almost a year. Could be a bad batch or just something has changed. I am not sure what heat sink or fan I can replace it with. Will have to look into that. Thanks __________________

01-16-2009, 05:51 PM	#5
MichaelO Rampant Fool Super Mod Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carrollton Texas (Dallas) Posts: 1,445	Chance, I upgraded mine with a 1620 though I have a 1640 to put in it when I have time. The issue is the passive heatsink. Unless we can find an active cooler that will fit and insure a power connection (which I can't recall seeing) this might be tough to do. __________________ HAF932/Gigabyte EP45-UDP3/Q9450 - in Full UV

01-17-2009, 02:30 AM	#8
chance Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 281	Hi Michael, Strange the stock CPU never had an issue. My server now feels naked not doing anything __________________

01-16-2009, 05:42 AM	#2
shdbcamping1 Former Speculator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Erie,PA Posts: 2,625	Sorry for leaving you hanging, but I had nothing to add of any help. Just wanted you to know we did not blow you off, this may be "uncharted" territorry based on the feedback.

01-17-2009, 07:29 PM	#10
chance Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 281	I think I have some bigger issue now. My server the past 24 hours has been shutting down, even when I am not doing anything. I think I have to maybe reseed the CPU And maybe add some more Thermal Paste. This Sucks __________________

01-17-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
MichaelO Rampant Fool Super Mod Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Carrollton Texas (Dallas) Posts: 1,445	Have you checked your temps on the Hardware Settings Tab? __________________ HAF932/Gigabyte EP45-UDP3/Q9450 - in Full UV

01-18-2009, 03:29 AM	#12
chance Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 281	Temp are holding fine, hovering around 30C without any folding and around 42C when folding. This is dropping the CPU setting in the program to about 70%. But this system shut down even when not folding. I think the CPU needs to be looked at again. __________________

07-28-2010, 08:19 AM	#13
DRK Beginning Speculator Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 5	The HomeServerLand.com guys are working on an WHS add-in for folding@home called WHS Folding. I have been beta testing it for a couple of weeks and it is really cool. Here are some screenshots of an older build. I do have a newer version which adds a few more bells and whistles just not sure if I get into trouble for posting unreleased software screenshots. Here is the link folding@home on Windows Home Server I have set mine to 35% on an Intel Atom D510 processor =)

07-28-2010, 02:36 PM	#14
Aivas47a Ancient Speculator Admin Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,586	Very cool! Thanks for the info DRK! __________________ 24/7: Rampage II Extreme \| i7 920 @ 4.3 ghz \| Swiftech GTZ cpu block \| 6G Corsair 1600 C7 \| 4870X2 \| Silverstone Decathlon 850 \| 2x Intel X25-M

07-28-2010, 04:21 PM	#15
CHSIsupplier Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Omaha, NE (yes..we have indoor plumbing) Posts: 1,021	That looks pretty cool. Is it easier to set up than the regular client? __________________ ASUS P6T/i7 920/3x2GB OCZ 1333/GTX260 (core 216)(2xSMP+GPU2) Gigabyte P35-DS4/Q6600@3.42/8800 GTS 512 GA-P35-DS4/Q6600 @ 3.33

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