CAxVIPER

OMG A FURRY

Johnny_Utah Please just go away.  I'm asking nicely.  Did you bother to read the 12 page thread about others with the SAME ISSUE?  Putting you on ignore now and I should have from the get-go.   You have absolutely ZERO to offer the community here.  Have a nice life. 

 

I did read the thread, and this is what I gather from it:

• USB 3.0 - I still blame user error for this one, try updating all your firmware.
• XMP 1.3 - Non-issue. Don't use XMP. Setting your memory timings, voltage, and frequency manually is a better choice for the greatest stability, and always has been.
• C-States - They cannot reproduce this, because it is likely a problem with another of the user's components.
• PCI-E 3.0 - The board is PCIe3.0 ready. You processor is likely not. I would attempt to enable 3.0 while using a processor that only supports 2.0, but the processor I am testing with is a Xeon E5-2680, which DOES support PCIE3.0
• CPU VCore Offset - I am able to change this value, on some settings it was stable, and on others it would give a 0d POST code.
• Non-MBR boot drives - No problems here. Booted a UEFI drive over USB, everything went smoothly.

Umm so yea you sound like the biggest fanboy now. 

USB 2/3.0 is an issue with the board itself 
XMP is supported which means it should work. The user should not be required to do extra work just because of someone lack of testing. 
C-states can't be an end user problem as too many people have them 
3930k have full PCIe 3.0 support
Not sure the issue with VCORE
And MBR should work no matter what

 
From the ARK site on the 3930K http://ark.intel.com/products/63697
PCI Express Revision 2.0
He said NON-MBR, you know like GPT. I have seen XMP issues with many boards.

MexicanPlumber

CAxVIPER

OMG A FURRY

Johnny_Utah Please just go away.  I'm asking nicely.  Did you bother to read the 12 page thread about others with the SAME ISSUE?  Putting you on ignore now and I should have from the get-go.   You have absolutely ZERO to offer the community here.  Have a nice life. 

 

I did read the thread, and this is what I gather from it:

• USB 3.0 - I still blame user error for this one, try updating all your firmware.
• XMP 1.3 - Non-issue. Don't use XMP. Setting your memory timings, voltage, and frequency manually is a better choice for the greatest stability, and always has been.
• C-States - They cannot reproduce this, because it is likely a problem with another of the user's components.
• PCI-E 3.0 - The board is PCIe3.0 ready. You processor is likely not. I would attempt to enable 3.0 while using a processor that only supports 2.0, but the processor I am testing with is a Xeon E5-2680, which DOES support PCIE3.0
• CPU VCore Offset - I am able to change this value, on some settings it was stable, and on others it would give a 0d POST code.
• Non-MBR boot drives - No problems here. Booted a UEFI drive over USB, everything went smoothly.

Umm so yea you sound like the biggest fanboy now. 

USB 2/3.0 is an issue with the board itself 
XMP is supported which means it should work. The user should not be required to do extra work just because of someone lack of testing. 
C-states can't be an end user problem as too many people have them 
3930k have full PCIe 3.0 support
Not sure the issue with VCORE
And MBR should work no matter what

From the ARK site on the 3930K http://ark.intel.com/products/63697
PCI Express Revision 2.0
He said NON-MBR, you know like GPT. I have seen XMP issues with many boards.

 
3930k has the PCIE-3.0 controller ON DIE and does support 3.0.   It simply was not certified.  Stop while you are behind, this is like year old info.

Just  thought guys, In the X79 unresolved issues thread there was one user that stated problems like many others. He reinstalled windows and all drivers and reported all issues resolved!!!
 
Now my thoughts are and let me make this clear that i am not pushing blame around, how many of you that have issues then received a RMA replacement and NOT reinstalled windows and drivers from fresh. I would have expected most of you would have tried a fresh instal before the RMA while trouble shooting but maybe not with the RMA board (why would you) and just thrown your rig together in anticipation that it will work.
 
Who is to say that the original issue is not down to a bad O.S or driver instal created by some poor performing component and your simply carrying the issue from board to board.
As EVGA are stating that many of these RMA boards do NOT show these issues reported and pass testing, they also would be working on a test bench with one hard drive swapped from test to test, EVGA could do good by requesting a ISO image from a user having issues to test there instal (if privacy is a issue just don't agree).
 
Anyway as said just throwing this idea out there.

Johnny_Utah

EVGATech_IanJ

Johnny_Utah
I just want my mainboard replaced with a WORKING X79 BOARD FREE OF HARDWARE PROBLEMS AND BIOS BUGS.

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your X79. I see that the board you sent back to us for RMA passed testing. We could not find anything wrong with it and we could not replicate the USB problems you were having.

Is there any other component in your system that was used with both boards and has not been tested yet? Possibly the power supply or a USB device?

The board that I used (the RMA'd board) has constant "PowerSurge on Hub Port" messages, as well as USB 2 AND 3 issues. (sometimes the ports work, other times it doesn't...EVERYTIME I boot the machine!)   I tried the board with 2 different sets of verified RAM and two power supplies.  It ain't me.  The board I got back has USB issues even worse than the original. 

Here's the kicker:  I have two other X79 boards and have NO ISSUES (BOTH ASUS BOARDS).   I think it's hilarious that you try and pin this crap on me when MANY other people are having the same issue.  This is unbelievable.    You guys need to get some better techs and fire your BIOS team, because they both stink.

Hey bro, if you have any more questions about what's wrong with your X79 mainboards, take a gander at this 12 page thread:   http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=1687999


I think they have all been addressed there.  Have a great day. 

 
Hey Johnny,
 
EVGA is not going to own up to this. We're beating a dead horse with the X79 line.

dustingg

Johnny_Utah

EVGATech_IanJ

Johnny_Utah
I just want my mainboard replaced with a WORKING X79 BOARD FREE OF HARDWARE PROBLEMS AND BIOS BUGS.

I am sorry to hear that you are having problems with your X79. I see that the board you sent back to us for RMA passed testing. We could not find anything wrong with it and we could not replicate the USB problems you were having.

Is there any other component in your system that was used with both boards and has not been tested yet? Possibly the power supply or a USB device?

The board that I used (the RMA'd board) has constant "PowerSurge on Hub Port" messages, as well as USB 2 AND 3 issues. (sometimes the ports work, other times it doesn't...EVERYTIME I boot the machine!)   I tried the board with 2 different sets of verified RAM and two power supplies.  It ain't me.  The board I got back has USB issues even worse than the original. 

Here's the kicker:  I have two other X79 boards and have NO ISSUES (BOTH ASUS BOARDS).   I think it's hilarious that you try and pin this crap on me when MANY other people are having the same issue.  This is unbelievable.    You guys need to get some better techs and fire your BIOS team, because they both stink.

Hey bro, if you have any more questions about what's wrong with your X79 mainboards, take a gander at this 12 page thread:   http://forums.evga.com/tm.aspx?m=1687999


I think they have all been addressed there.  Have a great day. 

Hey Johnny,

EVGA is not going to own up to this. We're beating a dead horse with the X79 line.

 
You are most likely right.  EVGA's mainboard reputation is a joke right now.  Go to any enthusiast forum and you will get the same story.  They are losing potential customers and long time alike.  Good luck with that EVGA. 

bcavnaugh

Looking at using 3 GTX 690 on this Motherboard (Not using SLI), will it support 6 GPU's running Windows 7 x64u.
Thanks,
Bill

 
Why would you want to run 3x 690's not in SLI???
 
6 GPU's not working together? Plus the scaling of just 2 690's in SLI is horrible.

Even though the complaints are off subject from the initial post we have decided to leave the posts in the thread for now. Despite the complaints the forum members have kept themselves calm in this thread despite the extreme unhappiness of many. Most of the complaints have been posted professionally.

I've said what i have to say about it and leaving it at that.

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boulard83

rjohnson11 Even though the complaints are off subject from the initial post we have decided to leave the posts in the thread for now. Despite the complaints the forum members have kept themselves calm in this thread despite the extreme unhappiness of many. Most of the complaints have been posted professionally.

I think the same, thanks not to remove the complain.

I am part of the people who buyed an EVGA X79 FTW ( supposed to be high end ) and i had alot of issue VS all other board i had in the past. I never asked for any RMA since none of the issue prevent me from using the board as i want to but in the mean time, when i will sell this board i will have to resell it MUCH CHEAPER and loose way more money because it have USB and few other small issue .... I alwais buyed Asus board in the past, tryed this FTW and i'm sorry EVGA but i dont think you will have anymore of my money ( and all the build i do for friend year long ) on a MB in the next years. Sorry. ( in fact, you EVGA have to feel sorry ... not me :) )

Truly EVGA should be required to give refunds to everyone that has purchased one as the product is defective and doesn't work as advertised. Personally if I was some of you guys that have bought 8-20 of these and they don't work I would take EVGA to small claims court if they refuse to give you a refund. If it is a known issue that they can't fix then you should be entitled to a refund

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Truly EVGA should be required to give refunds to everyone that has purchased one as the product is defective and doesn't work as advertised. Personally if I was some of you guys that have bought 8-20 of these and they don't work I would take EVGA to small claims court if they refuse to give you a refund. If it is a known issue that they can't fix then you should be entitled to a refund

 
class action lawsuit........there are enough people here on this forum and other forums that would surely sign on for this.
 
Better Business bureau would eat this up!

bcavnaugh

dustingg

bcavnaugh

Looking at using 3 GTX 690 on this Motherboard (Not using SLI), will it support 6 GPU's running Windows 7 x64u.
Thanks,
Bill

Why would you want to run 3x 690's not in SLI???
 
 


6 GPU's not working together? Plus the scaling of just 2 690's in SLI is horrible.

For Folding 5 of the 6 GPU's for Team folding@evga
Sad that this Forum Thread is not 99% about the x79 Dark.
Bill

 
 
I see. Yah this thread started out about the X79 dark, but it's kind of hard to not have upset users of the first gen X79 EVGA MB's not post their feelings here. It's almost a slap in the face from EVGA to see them release a new "bigger better stronger" X79 MB when their FTW, classified and SLI bords are broken. As in they do not perform to specification.
 
How would you feel if you went to car lot. Had a shark sell your a car. you drive it home and then find out have of the extra's on it do not work......

To me.. I believe the complaints are there as a warning about the new Dark board and have everything to do with this thread.
 
Honestly, anyone who believes the EVGA Dark will be the best board on the market without any issues is completely delusional. I'm sure EVGA is a little grateful for the grief, its doubtful they want to give the impression this board will be flawless and everything it advertises.
 
Pretty much EVGA just want to say, we went back and tried our best to build a better board. Here it is!

 
Not that I have one, but
 
 

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