We're starting to broaden our beta test for the GPU client. You may from time to time see 27xx class project numbers appear on the Project Summary page -- these are the new GPU test projects we're running.
So far, so good. We're working with ATI to work out a clean way to bundle what we need for the new client, finishing up some tests at ATI, and then we should be in good shape for a more broad (but still closed) GPU beta test.
Would there be a way to volunteer to beta test for the new client for people who have GPUs currently unsupported by the GPU client but will be supported by the new version? (i.e. R600 GPUs). I'd like to test it on my 2900, but for obvious reasons am not currently running the GPU client.
Posted by: Ibrahim | March 03, 2008 at 07:26 PM
Same question. Do you plan limited distribution of closed beta to volunteers? (Possibly under NDA agreement?)
Posted by: Volunteer | March 03, 2008 at 10:42 PM
Yes, I too would be willing to sign a NDA and any other paperwork to be able to be of some help in Beta testing the new GPU client!!!
Posted by: lelliott731 | March 04, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Th NDA is likely not needed as closed beta has never needed one.
Posted by: Ivoshiee | March 04, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Progress seems to be coming along quickly, is there a projected date for an open beta that we can use?
Posted by: Team PD 86565 | March 04, 2008 at 07:29 PM
If you are taking volunteers for the closed beta, I would like to be included as well. I can run tests on 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, and 3xxxX2 series cards.
Posted by: Brent | March 05, 2008 at 05:31 AM
I second Brent, I have acess to all but the 3xxxX2 series cards.
Posted by: lelliott731 | March 05, 2008 at 11:32 AM
I've got an HD-3870 just waiting for something to do. Let me know if I can help out in any way.
Posted by: Neil Rieck | March 05, 2008 at 01:47 PM
A comment in a blog is not the place to volunteer IMO, even if volunteering was a way to get involved.
Just a guess, but other than having a 2xxx or 3xxx series card, they are probably looking for active members of the folding support forum so they can get feedback from any beta testing you might do.
In addition to being active in the forum, having posted feedback about some of the open beta clients currently available might be a plus for consideration.
And while the Beta Team on that forum DOES NOT test new clients (just new work units and new fahcores) I would also guess being an active member of that group wouldn't hurt your resume either.
Finally, some real world software testing experience could be helpful too, or any/all of the above. See you on the forum. ;)
Posted by: 7im | March 05, 2008 at 04:21 PM
Well, I'm a top 500 folder, and have access to a HUGE variety of machines. That probably bumps my qualifications up several levels. ;-)
Posted by: Brent | March 06, 2008 at 06:39 AM
I've got a VisonTek 3870X2 here. I haven't folded for too long, but I am a quick learner. Drop me an email if you have use for me.
Posted by: User | March 08, 2008 at 01:22 AM
I have 2x HiS ATI 3870X2's in Crossfire X ready to fold for you Vijay!Just let me know and I can unleash my 2 Teraflops of GPU power onto Folding@home! :)
Posted by: Rish | March 08, 2008 at 04:19 AM
Hi,
I'm not a big folder or anything usually (running a 2.0GHz C2D) but I have a sapphire HD 3850 that's just waiting for something to do during the day while I'm away.
Also, willing to sign an NDA or whatever is necessary.
Contact me @ (myname)@gmail.com
Posted by: alex.donzel | March 11, 2008 at 11:40 AM
I have now an Sapphire HD 3870X2 mit 2x 512 MB GDR3 Ram. I wait 4 the new Client ...
greetz from Germany
FeuerKater from the green Planet ( http://www.planet3dnow.de )
Posted by: FeuerKater | March 29, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Hey. I got 2 3870 x2's. I need to put them to good use other than the usual gaming.
Thanks.
Posted by: Peter B. | April 05, 2008 at 02:07 AM