Re: Would you guys do this upgrade?
2016/11/21 12:44:41
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You could also wait until Skylake-X is released next year and get the brand new 8 core processor then.
I bought the 6950X in September and it's absolutely a beast when it comes to multitasking and if you want to record/encode gameplay, this thing is barely touched haha. The 6900k will be close, although minus 2 cores (for $700 less though). These chips overclock quite high from their stock frequency (mine's 1.4GHz higher than the stock) but you'll definitely need a bigger cooler than the H100i. Get yourself a nice 360mm rad with decent fans and your temps will be superb regardless of whether you buy the 6900k now or wait for the new chipset.
The only reason I'd choose the FTW-K over the Classified is due to having more features such as more USB support, etc. I've had no issues with this board so far and it's done everything I need it to.
September 2016 Build Specs:OS: Win7 Pro 64-bit
CPU: i7-6950X @ 4.4Ghz - 1.32V
Mobo: EVGA X99 FTW K
RAM: G.Skill TridentZ 3200Mhz C14 Memory (F4-3200C14Q-32GTZ)
Graphics: EVGA GTX 1080 FTW
CPU Cooler: Swiftech H320 X2 Prestige
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1200P2
Case: EVGA DG-87
Fans: 3x Corsair ML120 Pro Blue, 3x Corsair ML140 Pro Blue
SSD/HDD: Samsung 850 Evo 500GB, Sandisk 240GB, 1TB 7200RPM 3.5" HDD (generic Seagate), WD Black 5TB
Monitor: ASUS PG279Q - 1440p, 144Hz, G-sync
Keyboard: G.Skill RIPJAWS KM780 RGB (Cherry MX blues)
Mouse: EVGA TORQ X10 Carbon