Hi,

I've upgraded from Nvidia 970 to 1070. Tasks stop now with a computing error.

https://www.gpugrid.net/result.php?resultid=15185064

# GPU [GeForce GTX 1070] Platform [Windows] Rev [3212] VERSION [65]
# SWAN Device 0 :
# Name : GeForce GTX 1070
# ECC : Disabled
# Global mem : 4095MB
# Capability : 6.1
# PCI ID : 0000:03:00.0
# Device clock : 1746MHz
# Memory clock : 4004MHz
# Memory width : 256bit
# Driver version : r368_35 : 36839
#SWAN: FATAL: cannot find image for module [.nonbonded.cu.] for device version 610

Is the 1070 GPU supported?

Is the 1070 GPU supported?

A year ago I wrote "I've a GTX660 (I5; windows 7 64bit ) that I use only for crunching and I'm thinking about upgrading to a GTX970...".

At the end, as my case was too small for a GTX970, I didn't upgrade (waiting for the Pascal architecture) Now I've decided to get a bigger case and a GTX1070 but I need some advice:

- Does anyone know when Gpugrid will be adapted for Pascal? Days? Weeks? Months?

- Until 29th July I have a free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. If I do, I will crunch better? Is worth to do it?

Thanks to all in advance (specially to Skgiven for previous advices)

- Does anyone know when Gpugrid will be adapted for Pascal? Days? Weeks? Months?

- Until 29th July I have a free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. If I do, I will crunch better? Is worth to do it?

- Does anyone know when Gpugrid will be adapted for Pascal? Days? Weeks? Months?

Nobody knows. My guess it will take 1-2 Months.

- Until 29th July I have a free upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10. If I do, I will crunch better? Is worth to do it?

Your PC won't crunch better with Windows 10 (for now). However it is worth to update to Windows 10 for other reasons (The support for Windows 7 will end in 2019). If you would run into problems after upgrading, you have 1 month to return to Windows 7. As a part of the upgrade process your PC will acquire a Windows 10 license, so you can install Windows 10 any time later.

OK, I've tried some other projects, so far only SETI works on it. I'll switch back to GPUgrid when Pascal support is available.

My 2 cents on the Windows question: For crunching, the Windows version doesn't matter. But, to squeeze out your machine, you can uninstall any software you don't need, disable unused services, tasks and Windows features. Just save any non crunching related task switch or CPU cycle.. :-)

I'm always using the latest Windows version on the latest patch level. Because of dev tools support, features, games, e.g...

Should I upgrade, or will it use my cpu too much compared to 7?

I have core i5 650... might be a bit old for windows 10

Should I upgrade, or will it use my cpu too much compared to 7?

It won't use your CPU more than Windows 7 does.

I have core i5 650... might be a bit old for windows 10

It's not old for Windows 10. I've upgraded many PCs, including some with Core2Duo CPUs.
Windows 10 is actually *faster* than Windows 7. (More exactly it reacts much faster to user actions)
An SSD drive is recommended either for Windows 7 or 10.

Nobody knows. My guess it will take 1-2 Months.

...The W10 upgrade is free and W10 will be the last MS OS and thus supported for a long time. IMO almost everyone with a W7 or W8 system should be upgrading ASAP.

...The W10 upgrade is free and W10 will be the last MS OS and thus supported for a long time. IMO almost everyone with a W7 or W8 system should be upgrading ASAP.

Windows 10 will not be the last OS as Windows 10 current "end of life" is expected to occur in 2025. Please refer the the official Windows lifecycle fact sheet here:https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet

also Collatz works well

Another change is there won't be service packs in the future, but major releases will be more frequent (about every year).

Another change is there won't be service packs in the future, but major releases will be more frequent (about every year).

That part is worthwhile. We can just download the most recent version when we need to install the OS, rather than downloading years of updates.

I am a bit worried that they will be taking more control away from us, but have learned to undo the ill effects of Win10, and can not upgrade to the next version if necessary. I am not anti-Microsoft, but the company has changed over the last few years, and we need to keep an eye on them.

They have adopted what Google (Android OS), and Apple (Mac OS and iOS) are doing for a couple of years.

Another change is there won't be service packs in the future, but major releases will be more frequent (about every year).

That part is worthwhile. We can just download the most recent version when we need to install the OS, rather than downloading years of updates.

I am a bit worried that they will be taking more control away from us, but have learned to undo the ill effects of Win10, and can not upgrade to the next version if necessary. I am not anti-Microsoft, but the company has changed over the last few years, and we need to keep an eye on them.

If you change the Motherboard, it will be considered a new device. In this case, you will not be able to get the Windows 10 activated automatically. You can contact the Microsoft tech support, but it may still be not accepted. You might have to buy a license for activating Windows 10 in case of motherboard change.

We're getting far off topic.

I would highly recommend to anyone who is contemplating upgrading to 10 that you read this article first.

http://betanews.com/2016/02/06/windows-10-phones-home-a-lot-even-with-all-reporting-and-telemetry-disabled/

Another tidbit is that your free upgrade will only be free if you don't change any major hardware. If you do be prepared to possibly pay for a license.

If you change the Motherboard, it will be considered a new device. In this case, you will not be able to get the Windows 10 activated automatically. You can contact the Microsoft tech support, but it may still be not accepted. You might have to buy a license for activating Windows 10 in case of motherboard change.

Anyone who is concerned about their privacy please never ever register to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Gmail, iTunes, Snapchat, MySpace or any similar "social network". Also, never ever use a cellphone. No, not a smartphone, a good old GSM cellphone's metadata also tells about your social life a lot. Always pay and receive payment in cash. No credit/debit cards, or money checks. Also, do not post your views about anything on public forums.

You didn't get my sarcasm.
If you think that the "spying" in Windows 10 is an illegal activity from Microsoft's part then sue them for it in court. You'll loose that case.
I can recall that the same accusation has been made when Windows 7 was released (so Windows 7 also does "phone home").

So, by that logic because everyone/everything else is already spying on us Microsoft should be able to join in...

...without your knowledge or consent...

... and charge you monthly for it? If that works for you have at it. I say NFW. And I hope you're not gullible enough to believe monthly fees won't eventually happen to all versions of 10.

Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 New Monthly Charge

That cost will be $7 per user per month but the good news is it only applies to enterprises, for now. The new pricing tier will be called “Windows 10 Enterprise E3” and it means Windows has finally joined Office 365 and Azure as a subscription service.

I can recall that the same accusation has been made when Windows 7 was released (so Windows 7 also does "phone home").

So, by that logic because everyone/everything else is already spying on us Microsoft should be able to join in without your knowledge or consent and charge you monthly for it? If that works for you have at it. I say NFW. And I hope you're not gullible enough to believe monthly fees won't eventually happen to all versions of 10.

So, by that logic because everyone/everything else is already spying on us Microsoft should be able to join in without your knowledge or consent

If you think that the "spying" in Windows 10 is an illegal activity from Microsoft's part then sue them for it in court. You'll loose that case.

If you think that the "spying" in Windows 10 is an illegal activity from Microsoft's part then sue them for it in court. You'll loose that case.

And I hope you're not gullible enough to believe monthly fees won't eventually happen to all versions of 10.

You must have missed the highlighted part.

If you think that the "spying" in Windows 10 is an illegal activity from Microsoft's part then sue them for it in court. You'll loose that case.

So now you're an expert on US law? I don't know about your country but it is illegal in the US without consent. MS has already been sued and lost for illegal and non-consent upgrades. Now that there has been precedent set there will be more coming, you can bet on it.
Microsoft pays woman $10,000 over forced Windows 10 upgrade

Thousands of computers made useless because of Windows 10”

And I hope you're not gullible enough to believe monthly fees won't eventually happen to all versions of 10.

Microsoft Confirms Windows 10 New Monthly Charge

My main complaint about Windows 10 was that you couldn't stop the driver updates. But in the latest version, you apparently can. They just call it "manufacturers' apps" rather than "drivers", but seems otherwise the same.

On the one dedicated crunching machine that I have converted to Win10, I don't want even the monthly updates, since they have a bad habit of hanging up on reboots. So I just disable the Background Intelligent Transfer Service. The other machines stay on Win7 or go to Ubuntu 16.04.

On the one dedicated crunching machine that I have converted to Win10, I don't want even the monthly updates, since they have a bad habit of hanging up on reboots. So I just disable the Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

The other machines stay on Win7 or go to Ubuntu 16.04.

If you want to stay on Windows 7 and you're planning to use that PC for more than 3 years, it's practical to update to Windows 10, and after the successful update (check if Windows 10 is activated) immediately revert back to Windows 7 (you can do it for 31 days after the update). In this way your PC will have a Windows 10 license, so when the support for Windows 7 ends 3 years from now, you can install Windows 10 without purchasing a license key.

Guys, please back to topic!

Don't think anyone of consequence is there, summer holidays.

Don't think anyone of consequence is there, summer holidays.

Don't think anyone of consequence is there, summer holidays.

I will be in summer holidays from 19th July to 29th July.
We'll be near to Barcelona, so we might want to drop in and say hello, then hold the crew captive while they do upgrade the app :)
It's too bad that this plan is busted by that there's nobody in the lab who could be held captive.

Zoltan, remember to bring your Pascal GPU with you - otherwise they won't be able to do much :p

There are a lot of post about which Windows X is better.. I'm too lazy to read all of this... but thanks for picture.. :-)

My initial question was about Nvidia 1070/1080 support. Does it now make sense to allow GPUgrid tasks on it (beta flag set in account settings)?

Currently, my 1070 is running Seti@home tasks. Whenever the project is ready, I'll switch it back to GPUgrid.

cheers,
Georg

Alright.. good idea, I let it run for POEM until GPUgrid is ready.

Thanks,
Georg

Zoltan, remember to bring your Pascal GPU with you - otherwise they won't be able to do much :p

I will bring all of my cards with me. While they put the Pascal in the test config, I block all the exits with my obsolete cards. :)

That's dedication :)