Optimized Astropulse v5.0 for Windows

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Optimized Astropulse 5.00 for Windows  Updated 11.21.08 w/ newer version

This is a REQUIRED UPGRADE if you are currently running optimized version 4.35


Hi Everyone,

A SETI@Home Astropulse optimised application has been released.

This release offers significantly improved performance for SSE & SSE3 capable (or Higher) PC's running Windows.

Here are individual links for all the initial release builds:

Windows AP_v5.0 SSE3 Science App:
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running Windows that have a minimum of SSE3 capability.

1 - Astropulse Windows ap_5.00r69_SSE3(AMD/INTEL)

Windows AP_v5.0 SSE Science App:
Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running Windows that have a minimum of SSE capability

2 - Astropulse Windows ap_5.00r69_SSE(AMD/INTEL)

Build source is located HERE

PRE-COMBINED PACKAGES: Windows 32 bit Multi Beam AK v8 + Astropulse_v5.0 Science Apps:

Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running 32 bit Windows that have a minimum of SSE capability.
These packages contain BOTH science applications & an integrated app_info.xml file, grouped by SIMD supported.  Please note AMD/INTEL compatibility at end of link.

1 - Windows 32 bit AK v8 SSE_P3 + AP_v5.0 SSE (Intel-ONLY)
2 - Windows 32 bit AK v8 SSE2 + AP_v5.0 SSE (AMD/Intel)
3 - Windows 32 bit AK v8 SSE3 + AP_v5.0 SSE3 (AMD/Intel)
4 - Windows 32 bit AK v8 SSSE3x + AP_v5.0 SSE3 (Intel-ONLY)
5 - Windows 32 bit AK v8 SSE4.1 + AP_v5.0 SSE3 (Intel-ONLY)

PRE-COMBINED PACKAGES: Windows 64 bit Multi Beam AK v8 + Astropulse_v5.0 Science Apps:

Intended for Intel & AMD CPUs, running 64 bit Windows that have a minimum of SSE3 capability.
These packages contain BOTH science applications & an integrated app_info.xml file, grouped by SIMD supported.  Please note AMD/INTEL compatibility at end of link.

6 - Windows 64 bit AK v8 SSE3 + AP_v5.0 SSE3 (AMD/Intel)
7 - Windows 64 bit AK v8 SSSE3x + AP_v5.0 SSE3 (Intel-ONLY)
8 - Windows 64 bit AK v8 SSE4.1 + AP_v5.0 SSE3 (Intel-ONLY)

VERY IMPORTANT!!! Note that these applications are meant for ADVANCED USERS.
A customized app_info.xml file will need to be properly created and edited according to how you run Astropulse i.e. alone, or with a version of the S@H multi beam application.

Instructions: AP app_info.xml advanced user instructions

Remember to take into account that these instructions were written for stock AP release. Be sure that you using AP part of app_info.xml downloaded with this opt app release binaries and not sample part that posted on AP advanced users page.

There will be some known issues and warnings to be aware of:

- As mentioned above, you WILL need to edit or create an appropriate app_info.xml file.
- Ensure you choose a build that your CPU/OS will support.  Ask for help If you need assistance determining this.
- Ensure Boinc & seti@Home applications are already properly functioning on your machine, read carefully the documentation readmes and installation instructions.
Known issues:
- There is no support for CPUs below SSE capability
- Borderline OC'ers be aware that you may need to back off to maintain stability, the increased throughput of this application will stress all system components more. 
- As Always, use these apps AT YOUR OWN RISK.

And most Importantly of all:
Several people have helped make this build possible.  First and foremost, Raistmer & Jason G  for leading this effort!!!

Special thanks go to  JDWhale & Josef W. Segur, Urs Echternacht & Richard Haselgrove   for their expertise, input & meticulous testing of the countless development builds.

To all of you we value your input and would like to hear from you at Lunatics'

Regards,
Gecko

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