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Message 52176 - Posted: 28 Jan 2014, 2:16:39 UTC

Is there specialized hardware one can buy or build to complete more tasks in BOINC? Let's say I wanted to generate 5000 results per day. How can I achieve that? Thanks!
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Message 52182 - Posted: 28 Jan 2014, 7:26:13 UTC

Lots and lots of money.

If you're talking about simultaneous tasks, you want as many CPU cores as possible. If you want raw throughput (cobblestones) you're probably best off with as many high-end GPUs as you can cram into a box. It's not an endeavor for the shallow-pocketed; some of the highest BOINC performers "cheat" by using servers and work computers to augment their own resources.
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