I rember about reading about a client/os from [H] I was wondering if anyone uses it and if there are any pros/cons? sorry i did do a search but didn't come up with much.

cuarc001
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1805578 BOINC client optimized for multisocket machines [Linux]
 
 
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1769083 [H] Ubuntu DC Appliance -- alternative approach to Linux crunching/folding
 
 

thank you vm, I'm re-installing my 4p and was hoping this would maybe help speed it up a lil.

I can't be much more help. I'm not a Linux guy. I just know where a few places to point. If you are having trouble with our setups, I would encourage you to post in those threads as the ones whom work on them typically keep a close eye on them.

Some of the fellas at HardOCP are particularly gifted in squeezing the last ounce of performance from equipment in DC-land.  From what I read, the [H] optimized client for Crunching would best suit a 2P or 4P (multi-socket) environment where CPUs are not always used at 100% capacity.  For a single processor system, I'd think your choice of a Linux distro (I've always liked "Mint") is about all you need to install.  Because Linux is cost-free, it certainly makes a great computing choice when a person is running multiple rigs for DC work.  It is low in "OS overhead" which makes it a good choice too.

Viper97
With the Grub error are you using a USB hard drive?

this install was going on my h8qme 4p but i went with reg unbuntu installation, i'm still not happy with it because its so laggy and un responsive, i am thinking of reverting back to 12.xx and see if that helps. The dc app install i got stuck on i installed it directly to a 80g HDD. Everything seemed to go well but all i get is a grub prompt, either there is no gui with the app or i jacked up the installation. The only reason for the app install was for boinc and to squeeze a lil bit more outta the 4p. ty for all yalls help i gonna keep tinkerin at it for sure.

Here's a discussion right here within our Crunching team that may be of some help.  For me, installing BOINC from within Ubuntu's "Package Manager" was always problematic until I found the workaround that I posted within that thread (linked below).  Then, our own Bcavnaugh shared the easiest way that I've seen to upgrade BOINC (from within Ubuntu) later in the thread.  I have Crunched using Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Mint12.  Like Viper related, the on-board graphics of the 4P server mobo is so lame that "graphic lag" is to be expected, but it does work.
 
http://forums.evga.com/Setting-boinc-up-on-ubuntu-124-m2079643.aspx
 

claytonwilliams
seriously debating dropping the 560 from my i7 into the 4p haha

 
That's one way of fixing it! 

That is a sick setup, is that some kinda pci-e extension cable for a gpu miner? Also any leads on where to find those heat sinks, I was gonna do the hyper 212 mod but those look pretty clean!