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keith (05/07/2008)
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Think i'll leave the folding, to just daylight hrs instead  If you're worried about the electric cost, just run it at night when the electric is cheaper and in the daytime when you're using the computer.
Unless you've got something like Economy 7, where you have two or more readings on your electricity meter (rate 1 and rate 2, or normal and low), usually for night storage heaters, then electricity is no cheaper at night. Your electricity bill may be split in to two consumption levels, but they're based on the amount of electricity used, and not the time that it's used 
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@Planeman - dunno what m/b you have, but my gigabyte one needed a newer bios before it would behave when overclocking.
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Thanks Dave but it's the mobo, Asrock 4coredual vsta, cracking VFM but not the best board for O/C ing.
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Tippon (05/07/2008)
keith (05/07/2008)
Keith_L (05/07/2008)
Think i'll leave the folding, to just daylight hrs instead If you're worried about the electric cost, just run it at night when the electric is cheaper and in the daytime when you're using the computer. Unless you've got something like Economy 7, where you have two or more readings on your electricity meter (rate 1 and rate 2, or normal and low), usually for night storage heaters, then electricity is no cheaper at night. Your electricity bill may be split in to two consumption levels, but they're based on the amount of electricity used, and not the time that it's used This is obviously going to depend on what electric meter is installed. My meter individually meters the night and day units and they are charged at the appropriate rate. In some parts of the country you can have a evenings and weekends charging rate , day is one price , evenings (7-12ish) and all weekend is at a lower rate and nights (12-7) is a cheaper rate again. Unfortunately for me , this is not offered in the old MEB region.
Cheers, Keith.
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Keith: What you'll find on your electricity bill, depending on your supplier, are three charging levels.
You'll have the night rate, which usually runs for 7 hours, between 11PM and 8AM. That's charged at around 4p per unit, again depending on your supplier / region.
The day rate will almost always be split in to two tiers:
The first tier is priced higher, between 25p and 30p per unit, and covers the cost of the electricity, as well as some of the admin charges etc. This is usually only in place for a set amount of units per quarter.
Once that's up, you'll be charged on the second tier, which is usually around 10p to 15p per unit, and offsets some of the night rate pricing.
If, like most people, you don't have a night rate, the day rates work in the same way, but with slightly lower prices.
Tier 1 is usually around 20p to 25p per unit, and tier 2 is around 8p to 13p per unit, again varying depending on your supplier and region. Some suppliers will also have standing charges etc. that also get added on.
I linked to the current electricity prices for the standard rates with no night rate here. It might give a little more insight into who's best to change to if you're not on the cheapest deal, and some of the options available. Hopefully we'll all find cheaper electricity, and be able to fold for longer
P.S. There is a price rise on the horizon, it's almost inevitable, so if anyone does decide to look into changing suppliers, the fixed term contracts may be a good idea
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Thanks guys, for all the info
I just want to say is, i'm folding when my rig is on  , which at the moment, is during daylight hours only
Keith_L
Rig 1: Abit KT 7/KT 7A Raid SKT A mobo, AMD Athlon 1Ghz, 640Meg PC/133 SD Ram, 32MB Siluro GF2 MX graphics card, Dual boot W98SE / W2K Pro:
First built in 2001 and still going strong lol  (thanks to those who've helped with the upgrades, over the years)
Rig 2: Fastframe Technology mobo, Intel P3 (coppermine), 384Meg PC/133 Matched SD Ram, Win XP Home (SP3)
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