Is there a significant performance difference between running SoB work using the SoB client versus the PrimeGrid client? I'm running an AMD 6-core and want to make sure I'm being as efficient/helpful...
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Is there a significant performance difference between running SoB work using the SoB client versus the PrimeGrid client? I'm running an AMD 6-core and want to make sure I'm being as efficient/helpful...
Could be. I suppose at this point it's pretty much just letting idle computer cycles do their work and waiting for the automated email saying "A prime has been found". It would be nice if updates on...
According to the stats page, there have not been any primes found since 2007, despite steady progress (and partnering with PrimeGrid). Is anyone taking bets on when the next one will show up? :)
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As mentioned before, the decline in PrimeGrid participation is likely due to the long tasks. Why would folks want to run a single test for a week when the workunits of other PrimeGrid projects take...
I already have the highest badge for sieving, so I reckon it's time to switch my computing preferences.
So we've reached the point where sieving efficiency is on-par with PRP testing? Does that mean that I should switch my PrimeGrid preferences to PRP testing instead of sieving?