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by CronWrath
Sun Feb 28, 2021 12:44 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Help With Optimization
Replies: 18
Views: 6124

Re: Help With Optimization

Thanks so much everyone! I've learned a lot and feel much more confident in my folding. I'm not planning to right now, but when I do, what suggestions would anyone have about upgrades? I'm not sure what tech is the most outdated on my machine. Also, I cleaned all the dust out of my case and lowered ...
by CronWrath
Sat Feb 27, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Help With Optimization
Replies: 18
Views: 6124

Re: Help With Optimization

2) It is always best to make sure your GPU drivers are up to date. https://www.amd.com/en/support/graphics ... on-r7-250x I updated my drivers through windows. I assume that there aren't updates if I check and it says they're up to date? If you are doing GPU folding, you will want to update your dr...
by CronWrath
Sat Feb 27, 2021 5:02 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Help With Optimization
Replies: 18
Views: 6124

Re: Help With Optimization

Thanks for the help! I downloaded the GPU-Z; very helpful! I updated my drivers through windows. I assume that there aren't updates if I check and it says they're up to date? I have set my CPUs to 4 threads, no change on the temp yet, but I just changed them, so we'll see in the morning. Here is my ...
by CronWrath
Sat Feb 27, 2021 1:26 am
Forum: New Donors start here
Topic: Help With Optimization
Replies: 18
Views: 6124

Help With Optimization

Hello all, I'm brand new to F@H and have very little knowledge about computer hardware. In 2012, I purchased a computer with some inheritance money, but didn't have any knowledge of hardware then either. I tried to future proof as best I could, so I probably have some decent specs, but it's probably...