I've been wondering about getting a motherboard with 3 pci express ports, and whether or not I can get a motherboard with a mix of x16 x8 x8 slots, or if I should spend more on one that offers 3 x16 slots, of if it doesen't even matter, so long as they are all pci express 3.0 slots.
It's running 6 degrees hotter in the new pc as the case has very poor airflow so heat is not the cause. If I take the side panel off the temp lowers to how it was before but no difference in hash rate. Stays at 205 instead of 185. I'm pretty sure its the pci 3.0. Using a couple of watts less as well as I got a better power supply with higher efficiency.
