stiltz85...You can complain all you want, i am not going to further contribute to whatever crazy point you are trying to make...

 
Wow! I think, folks, everything is clear here.
 
Let's see if "VRM heatsink" argument will evolve into a something coherent. Not holding my breath though...
 

bcavnaughAnother High Jacked Thread.

 
I'll make a wild assumption that "High Jacked" means "hijacked". Now, under that assumption, let's take a look at a quote from the original post 
 

zerocool101Also, why do the x99's not have the nice 1 tab Dimms like the x79 mobo's had? These 2 tab Dimms I can't get the ram out with a video card in the top slot

 
And then let's take a look at the focal point of our recent conversation: 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots. So, among other things, this thread is originally about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots and we are talking about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots. And let me repeat it one more time: the thread is about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots and we are talking about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots. 
 
There's a certain similarity there, wouldn't you agree... No?
 
Well, I have to admit that judging by some responses I received so far some posters here apparently... er... have closer relationship with the word "DIMM" than what can be explained by mere memory slots. And considering that this is Saturday, some people might be... er... "jacked" pretty "high" in the recreational sense of the term. And for them the logic here might not be sufficiently... er... transparent. For which reason I'll spell it out explicitly: the thread is not only not hijacked, it actually remains precisely on the original topic.
 
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For those who still retain the ability to perceive objective technical matters I will reiterate the question: Can anyone name any technical reason that would make 2 tab DIMM slots better that 1 tab DIMM slots?

Andrey_T

bcavnaughAnother High Jacked Thread.

 
I'll make a wild assumption that "High Jacked" means "hijacked". Now, under that assumption, let's take a look at a quote from the original post 
 

zerocool101Also, why do the x99's not have the nice 1 tab Dimms like the x79 mobo's had? These 2 tab Dimms I can't get the ram out with a video card in the top slot

 
And then let's take a look at the focal point of our recent conversation: 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots. So, among other things, this thread is originally about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots and we are talking about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots. And let me repeat it one more time: the thread is about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots and we are talking about 1 tab DIMM slots vs 2 tab DIMM slots. 
 
There's a certain similarity there, wouldn't you agree... No?
 
Well, I have to admit that judging by some responses I received so far some posters here apparently... er... have closer relationship with the word "DIMM" than what can be explained by mere memory slots. And considering that this is Saturday, some people might be... er... "jacked" pretty "high" in the recreational sense of the term. And for them the logic here might not be sufficiently... er... transparent. For which reason I'll spell it out explicitly: the thread is not only not hijacked, it actually remains precisely on the original topic.
 
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For those who still retain the ability to perceive objective technical matters I will reiterate the question: Can anyone name any technical reason that would make 2 tab DIMM slots better that 1 tab DIMM slots?

You are lifting this thread way to high with your jack is what it means.
And Don't forget "rant...but why the crappy I/O shield"
 
My X99 Classified Motherboards is one of the best motherboards I have.
I have no problems with adding or removing memory with my GPUs installed.
One Clip or Two Clips makes not difference, and I do not stare at my back I/O Panel while I use my computer.
The I/O Panel provided gets the job done and most other motherboards use the same type or style as what EVGA is using.
 
If you own the X99 Classified Motherboard then speak your peace, if you do not own one then you are trolling or just bashing EVGA's products.
If you bought one and are unhappy it then return it, if you are unhappy with but want to keep it then do so.
Review what you buy before you buy is the best course of action when you are buying a Motherboard from any company.

I've noticed Asus doing this with their motherboards too. My Z77 had a nice one that labeled each plug, while their Z97 board was just plain metal. I really wish all of the companies would start doing this:

RainStryke
I've noticed Asus doing this with their motherboards too. My Z77 had a nice one that labeled each plug, while their Z97 board was just plain metal. I really wish all of the companies would start doing this:

stiltz85
There are some cases that have i/o panel lights built in. It's comming around.

The NZXT cases have the lights on the I/O, but the one rain linked it much nicer and would be nice to have if you have to look back there.

Gigabyte has been doing that to their I/O shields.

I'm looking at my board and with a card in the first slot the clearance is tight but opening the clip is doable. Removing the video card is an option but with water cooling it would be an issue. Air cooled, I see no issue.
My only "complaint" with the board is that all the connectors at the bottom of the card need to be at right angles (CFPA, J17, USB2, front panel connectors).

I'm having the same issue too, where the tabs are a major hassle when it comes to trying to install the mobo where the tabs don't interfere with the plugs in at least some manner. I thought once the x58 came out we evolved beyond these archaic little tabs and the padding would be the future.

There can always be a revision, it's never "what's done is done" when it comes to peripherals. Which is what I hope will come to fruition, is an updated i/o shield. Things like no headphone amp built into the audio circuit, when other manufacturers include that are "done and done". Given that EVGA regularly comes out with cosmetics such as backplates for video cards. I'm sure they can realize what things like proper i/o shields mean to the consumer. So I hope EVGA will at least consider a revision and allow us to purchase them at a later date.

HarryD
After swapping memory around during testing of my system I can say that you can unlock the bottom tab on the DDR4 slot with a graphics card installed. I have a reference EVGA GTX980 installed.
 

This includes Graphics Cards with EVGA Black Plate Installed as well.
I have the EVGA GTX 980 HC Model and have to problems with the memory clips opening them or closing them.

I would also like to see EVGA release a "better" I/O shield for the X99 series. The one for my X58 was nice.
 
You listening EVGA?