Some work units are WAY slower than others

[Vlade]

I have noticed that luck plays a roll in your production, some units are WAY WAY faster than others! Here are some examples

PPM = Points per Minute

p638_L939_K12M_ext = .03 PPM
6 minutes per frame, 400 frames, 71 points

p363_tip4p_pf2_Mg = .04 PPM
14 minutes per %, 100%, 54.6 points

p910_vill_str0_rf = .045 PPM
about 12 minutes a %, 100%, 57 points
Im not 100% sure on 910, its off my folding log, but I remember it being REALLY fast, I think 12 minutes


Anyways, why are they so inconsistent? Is there a way to throw away your current work unit and get a new on in the console PC version?

[Powerbook G5]

I'm sure it evens out, because with one slow one, you can end up with three fast ones. Folding is more than just racking up points, as much as we all enjoy our points, there is a purpose to it. Might as well crunch those WUs and stick it out! I do know what you are saying, though, this current one I am on is taking forever and it's only around 70%.

[Vlade]

Yeah, it will probably even out, but it would help my score if I could get rid of those 70 point tinkers :(

[Powerbook G5]

Well, this current 70 point one if my first WU...so, I won't complain to get a decent little 70 point bump to get that score of "0" out of there.

[mc68k]

Originally posted by Powerbook G5
Folding is more than just racking up points, as much as we all enjoy our points, there is a purpose to it.it's just a bore when u crunch the same proteins all month. eventually, points r all there is to look forward to.

[Vlade]

Great, now im on Project 321, its only 51 points but each % takes 26 minutes!!!, and I was just about to get into the green color on extremeoverclockings site.

[visor]

those 70 pointers are a bit discouraging...

edit : look at the status created with bou's cool java tool :)
http://www.mindspring.com/~us019818/fp/