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Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release

5/1/2008 2:41:00 AM

Kinguni

2156 posts

Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(Canada)

From the SETI@Home message boards:

Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0
Science App Release

Hi Everyone,
A Windows port of Alex Kan's version 8 (nographics) SETI@Home optimised application has been released.

This release offers significantly improved performance for SSE3 capable (or Higher) PC's Running either 32 or 64 Bit versions of Windows. (Sorry, no SSE2 or less at this stage, we are investigating this possibility for the near future)

You can find all the files in the Windows downloads section at Lunatics
Here are individual links for all the initial release builds:

EDITED w/ additional mirrors

1 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSE3 (AMD/INTEL) , or (mirror) (mirror)
2 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSSE3x (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)
3 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSE4.1 (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)

4 - Windows 64 bit AK v8.0 SSE3 (AMD/INTEL) , or (mirror) (mirror)
5 - Windows 64 bit AK v8.0 SSSE3x (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)
6 - Windows 64 bit AK v8.0 SSE4.1 (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)

This is not a required update, and there will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of:
- Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support, ask for help If you need assistance determining this.
- Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions.
Known issues:
- There is no graphics support at this time
- There is no support for CPUs below SSE3 capablity
- Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more. As Always, OC and use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK.

And most Importantly of all:
A very long list of people have helped with this build. Top of the list, of course, I'd like to thank Alex for, not only the excellent sources that form the basis for this build, but the critical help in tracking down some important issues early on, and the helpful suggestions and advice throughout this challenging port.

While myself (Jason G), Raistmer and JDWhale ported the code, the true Authors are Alex Kan in combination with the Legacy of development knowledge and history at http://lunatics.kwsn.net . Fragments of knowledge and code from previous lunatics' authors including Simon, Joe, Ben Herndon, Crunch3r and other Contributors been used to make this work. Indeed special thanks go to Joe Segur, whose experience and advice was ever present and helpful throughout, and to Crunch3r for inciting the port in the first place.

Great thanks go also to the members of the prerelease test community, who have stuck through countless builds and proved invaluable in refinement. Along with mods & admin over at Lunatics ( Hi Gecko_R7 & KWSN - jonnyv ! ;D)

To all of you we value your input and would like to hear from you at Lunatics'

Regards,
Jason

There are a couple of threads on the SETI boards discussing the new apps. Looks like a huge improvement in crunch times!

5/1/2008 5:38:05 AM

skildude

247 posts

Re: Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(N/A)

It's about time they made an sse3 for amd processors. Now if they'd be so kind to make one for the sse4A

5/1/2008 10:24:10 AM

paul

1039 posts

Re: Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(N/A)

I see they have one for SSE4.1, going to try it on my Penryn, also a D here at work, since the optimised Einstein app is getting nowhere on it.

Co-owner, the Group of 10 ~~100~~ ~~200~~ 300

5/1/2008 6:38:43 PM

skildude

247 posts

Re: Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(N/A)

this is saving about 30 minutes on my WU's now

5/1/2008 8:59:44 PM

broadbandit

288 posts

Re: Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(N/A)

Same here. about 25-30min

It ain't easy being greazy..
Load "*",8,1

5/3/2008 3:29:27 AM

totw

10 posts

Website

Re: Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(N/A) Modified By totw on 5/3/2008 8:39:08 AM)

Thanks Kinguni!

When compared to the previous optimized version (2.4) I was using,
the gain here was (standard boxes, no overclocking):

37 min for the Core2 Duo 2.13GHz (now average 1:30 h per WU)
50 min for the Core2 Quad 2.40 GHz (now average 1:07 h per WU)

5/3/2008 6:58:22 PM

Sat_Man

1368 posts

Re: Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release
(United States)

I'm getting around 30 minutes less per WU and on one it cut the time almost 60 minutes. Nice, I like it!

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues

5/12/2008 3:12:27 PM

Kinguni

2156 posts

Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0 Science App Release - SSE2
(Canada)

Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0
Science App Release Updated 5.12.08 w/ Win32 SSE2

Hi Everyone,
A Windows port of Alex Kan's version 8 (nographics) SETI@Home optimised application has been released.

This release offers significantly improved performance for SSE2 capable (or Higher) PC's Running either 32 or 64 Bit versions of Windows.

You can find all the files in the Windows downloads section at Lunatics
Here are individual links for all the initial release builds:

Win32 SSE2 AMD/Intel Compatible Science App:
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running 32 bit windows, that have SSE2, but no SSE3 capability.

1 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSE2 (AMD/INTEL) , or (mirror)

Win32 SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1 AMD/Intel Compatible Science App:

2 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSE3 (AMD/INTEL) , or (mirror) (mirror)
3 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSSE3x (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)
4 - Windows 32 bit AK v8.0 SSE4.1 (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)

Win64 SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1 AMD/Intel Compatible Science App:

5 - Windows 64 bit AK v8.0 SSE3 (AMD/INTEL) , or (mirror) (mirror)
6 - Windows 64 bit AK v8.0 SSSE3x (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)
7 - Windows 64 bit AK v8.0 SSE4.1 (Intel Only) , or (mirror) (mirror)

Alternate Full Site Mirror of all aps

(mirror-all aps)

This is not a required update, and there will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of:
- Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support. If you are unsure, you can DL CPU-Z 1.44 Utility to check. Ask for help If you need assistance determining this.
- Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions.
Known issues:
- There is no graphics support at this time
- There is no support for CPUs below SSE2 capability
- Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more.
- As Always, OC and use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Please read the information for "Windows Port of Alex Kan's v8.0
Science App Release" also for more relevant details.

And most Importantly of all:
A very long list of people have helped with this build. Top of the list, of course, I'd like to thank Alex for, not only the excellent sources that form the basis for this build, but the critical help in tracking down some important issues early on, and the helpful suggestions and advice throughout this challenging port.

While myself (Jason G), Raistmer and JDWhale ported the code, the true Authors are Alex Kan in combination with the Legacy of development knowledge and history at http://lunatics.kwsn.net . Fragments of knowledge and code from previous lunatics' authors including Simon, Joe, Ben Herndon, Crunch3r and other Contributors been used to make this work. Indeed special thanks go to Joe Segur, whose experience and advice was ever present and helpful throughout, and to Crunch3r for inciting the port in the first place.

Extra thanks go to JDWhale for providing the SSE2 compatibility adjustments, which at this end took, all told (in no particular order):
- 1/2 hour to integrate into the source tree,
- 1 day to locate testers with old enough AMDs to verify that it works, and
- 4 days to clean off the margaritas stains

Great thanks go also to the members of the prerelease test community, who have stuck through countless builds and proved invaluable in refinement. Along with mods & admin over at Lunatics ( Hi Gecko_R7 & KWSN - jonnyv ! ;D)

To all of you we value your input and would like to hear from you at Lunatics'

Regards,
Jason

5/12/2008 7:32:34 PM

Sat_Man

1368 posts