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Post Date: 2017-04-15
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    Posted: 15 Apr 2017 at 11:15pm
Would upgrading my power supply from the 850w supernova to the1000W EVGA 1000 GQ make its quality worse. I'm thinking I might need more power if I plan on adding a second 1080ti to the computer in a few months. Obviously 1000w is more power but the 1000w GQ vs 850w supernova (G2) the G2 is supposed to be better so I don't wanna make the system worse by getting a less quality power supply that gives more power. I hope this makes sense. And next question is it worth upgrading to the i7 6850k processor for the extra approx. 250$ vs the i7 6800k processor. How big of a difference will it be.

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Both psu's are quality gold rated boxes so I wouldn't be concerned.

The only difference that matters between the 6800k and 6850k are the number of Pcie lanes that feed the graphics cards from the CPU.    The 6850k has 40 lanes allowing for 16 lanes to the graphics card. The 6800k only has 28 lanes , giving the graphics card 8 pcie lanes to carry data.    But, today's video cards only need the 8 lanes so even in sli the 6800k will do it.

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Originally posted by bprat22

Both psu's are quality gold rated boxes so I wouldn't be concerned.

The only difference that matters between the 6800k and 6850k are the number of Pcie lanes that feed the graphics cards from the CPU.    The 6850k has 40 lanes allowing for 16 lanes to the graphics card. The 6800k only has 28 lanes , giving the graphics card 8 pcie lanes to carry data.    But, today's video cards only need the 8 lanes so even in sli the 6800k will do it.

okay thank you for all the help :) This is my final computer build code 1648270 and if everything looks good will buy it tonight
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When you do order, make certain your forums email and your ordering email are exactly the same (case sensitive) and you'll get one of these really cool "Verified Customer" badges.

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Correction on my Pcie lane explanation... looks like that motherboard with the 6800k would still give you x16x8 lanes for the graphics card, meaning the full 16 lanes for the primary graphics card and 8 lanes for the 2nd in sli.      

You could save a few bucks dropping the graphics boost and OS boost. They don't do much.


Build looks good.   

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Originally posted by Snaike

When you do order, make certain your forums email and your ordering email are exactly the same (case sensitive) and you'll get one of these really cool "Verified Customer" badges.

I bought it and used the same email :) how long until I get the verified thing :)
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Originally posted by bprat22

Correction on my Pcie lane explanation... looks like that motherboard with the 6800k would still give you x16x8 lanes for the graphics card, meaning the full 16 lanes for the primary graphics card and 8 lanes for the 2nd in sli.      

You could save a few bucks dropping the graphics boost and OS boost. They don't do much.


Build looks good.   
decided to just spend the extra money and get the 6850k processor :) and thanks for all the help. Finally bought the computer of my dreams
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