[Onelifetogive]

I also just ordered new machine to add to the ones I have. A Quad Processor (Q8200, I think.) with 8GB of RAM and I ordered a 9600GSO to put in it. I have no idea what kind of points to expect from it. (It's for the kids to play Sims on and do homework...seriously!) My current nVidia machine (8800GSO on an older single-processor machine making >3000ppd) makes nothing from the CPU (50-200 ppd) while my work machine makes >1000 PPD from SMP (Core 2 Duo Notebook), but nothing from its GPU (160M nVidia) Running GPU on it makes about 300 PPD but takes more than that away from the SMP - so it is not worth the trouble.

Look for me to move up on the weekly points if this new machine will fold!

[colinhester]

THe 9600GSO is a very nice card. I looked long and hard at the EVGA version before I went with a GTS250. Make sure you get lots of fans on the box.....C

[David Park]

I believe the 9600GSO is the same card as the 8800GSO, and should have the same PPD. Nvidia just renamed it so they could keep selling it along with their other 9xxx cards. I have two 8800GS cards, somewhat overclocked, and they get about 3500 PPD each. They’re really nice cards. I use the EVGA Precision software to overclock the cards and set the fan speed to 100%, but they’ll also run relatively cool at default clock and fan speeds.

I don’t do any CPU folding, but I’m guessing the SMP client running on your quad proc should be good for another 2-3K PPD. That will be a nice bump.