Evga G3 or G2 or GQ

[masterfalcon3000]

So i want to buy a power supply for gaming
my specs are : i7 6700k - gtx 1080ti

so i found the top views on amazon was the evga g series so should i go with

evga g2 850 watt 80+ gold
evga g3 850 watt 80+ gold
evga gq 850 watt 80+ gold

Thanks in advance

 

[jankerson]

Out of the 3 I would pick the G2.

But you don't need 850W....

750W is plenty however.

 

[masterfalcon3000]

Out of the 3 I would pick the G2.

But you don't need 850W....

750W is plenty however.

Since the g3 is the new one so it's not good as the g2 ?

 

[WildCard999]

G2 or G3 are both excellent quality PSU's, as for how much you need 650W would be more then enough for that system and overclocking.

 

[volkgren]

G3 made it in a lower tier than the G2. https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/631048-psu-tier-list-updated/

But that's arbitrary. Looking at specific reviews of voltage regulation the G3 has better 12V regulation than the G2.

As said, both are excellent.

I would like to know, besides the G2 having a double-ball bearing fan, what makes it score in Tier 1 while the G3 is in Tier 2?? Is that voltage regulation irrelevant?

*Update: Okay, I've got some charts to compare. There are some differences with each performing better/worse in different areas. Both are good though.

EVGA 850 G2 Review
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/EVGA/SuperNOVA_G2_850/6.html

EVGA 850 G3 Review
https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/evga-supernova-850-g3-psu,4930-4.html

 

[richiestang_78]

Seasonic FOCUS is also a good option and usually cheaper then EVGA

 

[velocityg4]

Get an EVGA G2/G3 or Seasonic Focus Gold/Focus Plus Gold. It doesn't matter which one. Get whichever you think looks nicer or costs the least. They all get 10/10 in performance and build quality on Johnnyguru.com. The value and features metrics aren't that important. All that matters in features is if it has the connectors and layout you want. All that matters in value is the current price you can get.

While the EVGA GQ is excellent. There was some slight power ripple detected. Knocking performance down to a 9.5/10.

650W or higher is plenty.