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Koree
Sep 23, 2004, 02:53 PM
Sorry, newb here

I want to get my G5 folding... Just wondering are there any bad things about it. Does my computer slow down at all? Do you need a good internet connection? And where do i get started? I hope i'm willing to fold after hearing your responses.

Koree


NusuniAdmin
Sep 23, 2004, 03:04 PM
the faq has a lot of answers ( http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=21908 ) but it can only really cause heat problems

you should not notice slowdown problems

the only times it needs and internet connection is when it is recieving protein data or sending it (beginning and end) (at least thats my understanding, i have tested this and it seems true)
bousozoku
Sep 23, 2004, 03:06 PM
Take a look at this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=21908
SilentPanda
Sep 23, 2004, 03:14 PM
It's not gonna melt your computer... it might make the fans be on a lot... in which case you'd probably want to stop folding just due to noise.

It doesn't download much at all... so I wouldn't worry about that.

See if you can catch up!
Koree
Sep 23, 2004, 04:29 PM
I think i might let it fold while im at school, and then turn it off at night. Hope my G5s liquid cooling can handle it ^^;;
Dreadnought
Sep 23, 2004, 05:55 PM
I have a dual 1.8 and fold 24/7. It doesn't make your G5 a lot hotter, the fans just run as fast as normal. Your internet can get a bit slower when f@h connects to the server (a complete WU is most of the time 1 MB), just like sending email with a big attachment.

So, when are you planning on overtaking me?
wdlove
Jan 28, 2005, 10:04 PM
Koree, welcome to folding you won't regret this. After all it's for disease research, and it helps MacRumors team. I have a dual 450 G4, don't notice any slow down. Also keep it running 24/7.
blackfox
Jan 28, 2005, 10:11 PM
Koree, I also just started folding for MR, (due to a guerilla-marketing approach here on the site). Glad to see you join up.
Chip NoVaMac
Jan 28, 2005, 10:56 PM
Welcome aboard! I just recently got into the top 200 folders for the team (#186 as of today).
wdlove
Jan 29, 2005, 09:30 PM
Welcome aboard! I just recently got into the top 200 folders for the team (#186 as of today).

That is good news Chip NoVaMac. Congratulations and happy folding.
mc68k
Feb 1, 2005, 11:05 PM
welcome to the team koree :)

a DP 2.5GHz G5 will really crank through the units. make sure both processors are running to get the max out of ur machine