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