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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:04:08 (permalink)
Yes, you can use both if you want.


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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:07:07 (permalink)
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Yes, you can use both if you want.




I would have automatically used both. I would think using just one wouldn't make sense to me. So when I get the board, and build it, I will just go ahead, and use both plugs. My Sound Card would go in the shorter PCI-E slot correct? What is M.2?

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:08:42 (permalink)
Yes, sound card would go in the x1 slot. M.2 is for pci-e based solid state drives.


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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:09:51 (permalink)
Sajin
Yes, sound card would go in the x1 slot. M.2 is for pci-e based solid state drives.




Awesome.           
 
 
 
EDIT:  It say's in the manual it's an x4 slot.
post edited by XrayMan - 2015/12/02 00:12:49

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:17:01 (permalink)
I see. Ok, well then it goes into the x4 slot as there isn't a x1. 


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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:20:27 (permalink)
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I see. Ok, well then it goes into the x4 slot as there isn't a x1. 




We all can't be perfect. LOL. Anyway, thanks again, and have a good night.          

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:22:28 (permalink)
No problem. Goodnight. 


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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 00:28:27 (permalink)
You only use one of them unless you need 600w of OCing LN2 power.

     
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 08:20:48 (permalink)
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You only use one of them unless you need 600w of OCing LN2 power.




Hmmm. Good to know. Thanks.

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 08:33:19 (permalink)
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Yes, you can use both if you want.




I would have automatically used both. I would think using just one wouldn't make sense to me. So when I get the board, and build it, I will just go ahead, and use both plugs. My Sound Card would go in the shorter PCI-E slot correct? What is M.2?


M.2 explained
 
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2015/02/understanding-m-2-the-interface-that-will-speed-up-your-next-ssd/
 

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 09:46:37 (permalink)
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You only use one of them unless you need 600w of OCing LN2 power.




Hmmm. Good to know. Thanks.


 
To be exact, I can't see the actual label on it on my machine now but can be found in the manual, the one on the right of the two connectors needs to be used for normal daily use.

     
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 11:13:03 (permalink)
Having both 8-pin power connectors hooked up isn't going to make your cpu draw 600w automatically. The power will be there though if needed and if you can push your cpu into that territory of watts by overclocking your cpu sky high.


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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 15:55:25 (permalink)
I've joined the EVGA X99 Classified team today.
 
Classy is in hand.  Now to find the best RAM deal.
 
When it is up and running, be the first time I'll have all main component EVGA
 
MB, pair of Titans X SC and PSU
 
 
 
 

1) ASUS Z97-WS, i7-4790K@4.9GHz,  2-Way-SLI - EVGA GTX Titan X SC - EK block/plate, Custom loop, 32GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR3-2400, Samsumg Pro 850 SSD, 2-2TB WD Black, Phanteks Primo Case, Win 10 Pro 64bit, 4K Acer XB280HK monitor, EVGA 1600 P2 Supernova PSU, Fire Strike 1.1 = 21,842  
2) EVGA X99 Classified, I7-5960X, 2- Titan X Pascal, 32GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR4-3000, Intel NVMe PCIe 750 SSD, Win10 Pro,PSU EVGA 1200 P2 Folding 2.5M PPD    Affiliate code 05MLLDCG6B  
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 18:58:43 (permalink)
Sajin
Having both 8-pin power connectors hooked up isn't going to make your cpu draw 600w automatically. The power will be there though if needed and if you can push your cpu into that territory of watts by overclocking your cpu sky high.




Sounds good. I'll probably just hook up my 1200w to both plugs on the Motherboard.     

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 19:00:27 (permalink)
Cool GTX
I've joined the EVGA X99 Classified team today.
 
Classy is in hand.  Now to find the best RAM deal.
 
When it is up and running, be the first time I'll have all main component EVGA
 
MB, pair of Titans X SC and PSU
 
 
 
 




 
As soon as the price goes below $300 again, I'm getting this like I mentioned before:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NP68UJE/ref=s9_simh_gw_g147_i1_r?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=0TE9FVSDYVJDG72D9T2J&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=2079475242&pf_rd_i=desktop

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 19:40:52 (permalink)
Nice:
http://camelcamelcamel.com  show they were
$299.99 Nov 27, 2015
 
Now $357.50 
 
Are you brand loyal to Corsair or just like the look and the LEDs ?
 
 
 
 

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2) EVGA X99 Classified, I7-5960X, 2- Titan X Pascal, 32GB GSkill Ripjaws DDR4-3000, Intel NVMe PCIe 750 SSD, Win10 Pro,PSU EVGA 1200 P2 Folding 2.5M PPD    Affiliate code 05MLLDCG6B  
 
 
 

 
 
 
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 19:55:25 (permalink)
Cool GTX
Nice:
http://camelcamelcamel.com  show they were
$299.99 Nov 27, 2015
 
Now $357.50 
 
Are you brand loyal to Corsair or just like the look and the LEDs ?
 
 
 
 




Brand loyal.      ;)

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/02 22:18:08 (permalink)
Cool GTX
Nice:
http://camelcamelcamel.com  show they were
$299.99 Nov 27, 2015
 
Now $357.50 
 
 
 



Newegg is a lot higher than that as I mentioned in an earlier post. I just checked Corsairs website for the heck of it, and they are the lowest at $314.99
 
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/dominator-platinum-series-32gb-4-x-8gb-ddr4-dram-2666mhz-c15-memory-kit-cmd32gx4m4a2666c15

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/03 10:37:58 (permalink)
Xray, the Corsair is solid RAM, but you can also give the  EVGA branded RAM a shot.... also i have had stellar results from my GSkill RAM on our boards over the last few years.
 
Also, check your PM.
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/03 11:25:56 (permalink)
I've had stellar results from Crucial and I LOVE Kingston HyperX...

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/03 19:07:35 (permalink)
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Xray, the Corsair is solid RAM, but you can also give the  EVGA branded RAM a shot.... also i have had stellar results from my GSkill RAM on our boards over the last few years.
 
Also, check your PM.




Responded.       =)

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/04 13:23:24 (permalink)
On a side note..I use 64GB of RAM for VMs to build test environments. So like the others have said..if its just gaming probably no more than 16GB (32 for future proofing) required.

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/04 21:03:58 (permalink)
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On a side note..I use 64GB of RAM for VMs to build test environments. So like the others have said..if its just gaming probably no more than 16GB (32 for future proofing) required.




 
I highlighted the main point as to why I'm going 32 gigs.    =)
 

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 00:00:00 (permalink)
I just bought 16gb of EVGA ram ! & a Corsair H100iGTX.
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 10:17:40 (permalink)
Time to get building !

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 11:24:53 (permalink)
And post some pics once finished.  

     
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 11:26:14 (permalink)
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Time to get building !




Well I got the 5930k CPU here at home still unopened in the box. I'm purchasing the Motherboard tomorrow. The Ram will be purchased sometime next week. I'm getting there.     

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 22:07:57 (permalink)
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Time to get building !




Well I got the 5930k CPU here at home still unopened in the box. I'm purchasing the Motherboard tomorrow. The Ram will be purchased sometime next week. I'm getting there.     


What motherboard you getting ? I am waiting for the Dark Edition. Unless it doesn't appear in January.
 
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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 23:10:58 (permalink)
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Time to get building !




Well I got the 5930k CPU here at home still unopened in the box. I'm purchasing the Motherboard tomorrow. The Ram will be purchased sometime next week. I'm getting there.     


What motherboard you getting ? I am waiting for the Dark Edition. Unless it doesn't appear in January.
 




I'm going ahead and getting the X99 "Classified". If the Dark comes out within the 90 day step up period, then I'll get the Dark then.

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Re: Thinking about upgrading to the Evga X99 (Classified) 2015/12/06 23:46:16 (permalink)
5 pages. A lot of thinking is going around. LOL
 
Seriously tho I hope you Classy switch will be a painless experience.
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