Come on board, make an impact!

Read our Rules and Policies before joining.

Instructions to participate

Hard disk install

Check your GPU compatibility (by skgiven).
Download and install the required GPU drivers
- CUDA drivers required [Download]
Download and install the latest stable BOINC client [Download]
Run BOINC and follow the steps to create a new account.
When prompted, enter http://www.gpugrid.net and you are ready to crunch.

GPUGRID on a USB stick

No software installation is required

If you want maximum performance and reliability without the burdens of messing around configuring your PC, "GPUGRID on a stick" is the option for you.

Read the How-to guide (by bigtuna).

Configuring your participation

Check best BOINC configurations for GPUGRID (by skgiven).
GPUGRID has two types of apps: ACEMD Standard (shorter runs) suitable to all cards and ACEMD Long (longer runs) only suitable to recommended cards. Edit your preferences here.

System requirements

Contributed by skgiven.

GPUGRID is an entirely GPU-computing project. A system with at least one GPU is therefore necessary for contributing.

Minimum requirements

GPU: NVIDIA GTX275 (CC1.3) [check list]
CPU: 1.6GHz
RAM: 1GB (2GB for Vista, W7, Ubuntu)
HDD: 10GB free space, no more than 80% used (very important under windows)
PCIE 1.0 x16

Recommended requirements

GPU: NVIDIA GTX580 (CC2.0) [check list]
CPU: 2.4GHz or higher
RAM: 4GB, 2GB+ free for Boinc
HDD: 20GB Free space or more, fast drive(s)
PCIE 3.0 x16

Supported OS

Linux 64-bit
Windows 32/64-bit

We recommend non-overclocked cards and up-to-date drivers.

Need help?

Help on Linux 64-bit driver install.
See FAQ.
Ask at the project forums.
Call an expert volunteer in your language via Skype.