So I did it. I upgrade from the old x79 platform and went all out. Was going to get the x299 Dark, but the price Newegg had on the FTWK was unbeatable, just couldn't justify it. Plus it let me spend more on the processor and get the i9-7920x.
 
First up, I'm impressed with the board. It's pretty much everything anyone could want, the only thing I think is horrible is the USB 3.0 Header being sideways. Put that like the USB 2.0 HDR. It's so much easier that way. That being said I have it up and running and have been messing with overclocking a bit. I have it running pretty solid at 4.0GHZ. However, I've noticed a big jump in temps when I jump it up from 3.9 to 4.0. Is this normal? Also what are normal temps, It idles right at 31 and when I stress test with Prime 95 It shoots up to around 67. Are these decent temps? Everything I've read says that these chips run super hot, even liquid cooled.
 
Here's another thing with the RAM. The book says for 4 sticks of RAM run them in slots 1,3,5,7 for quad channel. When I put them in that configuration the board only sees 24GB and not 32. I moved the stick from slot 3, to slot 2 and now it sees the full 32GB, however E-Leet says is only running triple channel and not quad channel. As expensive as ram is, I want it to run Quad Channel. 
 
So hopefully some of you folks can point me in the right direction here and help me out. 
 
Full Specs are in signature.

So far I haven't changed the voltage at all for the CPU or the RAM. They are sitting at auto settings.
 
Room temp is around 70 degrees Farenheit.
 
Cpu fan and all fans are set to max.

https://forums.evga.com/FindPost/2806312
EVGA X299 DARK Overclocking Guide 
much of this can be applied to other X299
 
Regarding the RAM
 
Did you check that the slot was clean of all foreign material, usually need a good light
 
Did you try reinstalling the RAM
 
Did you try moving the RAM modules to the different slots:  MB slot 3 tested with all 4 different RAM modules
MB slots 1,3,5,7
RAM modules A, B, C, D
 
 
 
Basic warnings
MB has power even when "Off" and can be damaged if components are changed
With power removed from the wall and PSU fully discharged (hold start button 30 seconds)
Follow ESD (ground yourself to prevent static discharge)

I had read about the bent pin thing. I looked all over for it and can't seem to find it. I am going to get a magnifying glass so I can get in even closer because maybe I'm just blind. I'll try posting a pic later of the socket.
 
As far as being clear of foreign objects. I have ensured the slot is clear. I have even blown compressed air in the socket to ensure no dust etc. I have tried all the sticks in that slot, not a single one will show up, however when I thought originally it was a bad dimm I also tried them in slot 1 separately and the machine booted just fine. 
 
I'm going to check into the bent pin again tonight. I'll post back on my findings.
 
Thanks for the help as usual, this place is great!
 

EVGATech_JacobB

jumblo
I had read about the bent pin thing. I looked all over for it and can't seem to find it. I am going to get a magnifying glass so I can get in even closer because maybe I'm just blind. I'll try posting a pic later of the socket.
 
As far as being clear of foreign objects. I have ensured the slot is clear. I have even blown compressed air in the socket to ensure no dust etc. I have tried all the sticks in that slot,
 
not a single one will show up, however when I thought originally it was a bad dimm I also tried them in slot 1 separately and the machine booted just fine. 
 
I'm going to check into the bent pin again tonight. I'll post back on my findings.
 
Thanks for the help as usual, this place is great!
 

Of course! If you post a picture of the pins from multiple angles, it helps as well. Reflections and stuff... How do you like that 7920X? I've been wondering about going to an i9 from my 7820X. I'm quite comfortable with all 8 cores at a solid overclock at such a low voltage stable, but I'm sure it performs much better due to the extra cores and threads. Do you have any benchmarks with it yet?
 
-Jacob B.

I love my i9-7920X and after 20 runs of Cinebench I have also not too crazy high temps when my room is normal temperature (like 20°C) ... then the CPU @4.7GHz gets about 80-85°C on the hottest core and coolest about 65°C. Currently due to the temperatures rising, I had to tune it down to 4.5GHz on all cores and when streaming on medium preset and gaming while that, 66°C.
 
Gotta say though, got a water loop and it is delidded.

Y3didya

EVGATech_JacobB

jumblo
I had read about the bent pin thing. I looked all over for it and can't seem to find it. I am going to get a magnifying glass so I can get in even closer because maybe I'm just blind. I'll try posting a pic later of the socket.
 
As far as being clear of foreign objects. I have ensured the slot is clear. I have even blown compressed air in the socket to ensure no dust etc. I have tried all the sticks in that slot,
 
not a single one will show up, however when I thought originally it was a bad dimm I also tried them in slot 1 separately and the machine booted just fine. 
 
I'm going to check into the bent pin again tonight. I'll post back on my findings.
 
Thanks for the help as usual, this place is great!
 

Of course! If you post a picture of the pins from multiple angles, it helps as well. Reflections and stuff... How do you like that 7920X? I've been wondering about going to an i9 from my 7820X. I'm quite comfortable with all 8 cores at a solid overclock at such a low voltage stable, but I'm sure it performs much better due to the extra cores and threads. Do you have any benchmarks with it yet?
 
-Jacob B.

I love my i9-7920X and after 20 runs of Cinebench I have also not too crazy high temps when my room is normal temperature (like 20°C) ... then the CPU @4.7GHz gets about 80-85°C on the hottest core and coolest about 65°C. Currently due to the temperatures rising, I had to tune it down to 4.5GHz on all cores and when streaming on medium preset and gaming while that, 66°C.
 
Gotta say though, got a water loop and it is delidded.

I delid and water cooled my 7820X and I am also happy with the temperatures. I'm pretty happy with it. Prior to delidding, did you also have issues with temperature spikes to around 90-100C? I've been trying to overclock the CPU to get to the performance range of the 7920X but I'm not quite there yet. I'm attempting to get as high of a clock as possible while staying under 1.3v. Maybe down the line, I'll push it to 1.35 or higher. I miss how overclock happy my FX-8150 was. I easily hit 6 GHz without issues (aside from temp).

man, this run of X299 boards have a delicate socket. Is it just this round of X299 stuff or has this all ways been an issue (yes by nature of the design it will be delicate) of this type of socket?

Sorry to hear about the bent pin but at least it sounds like it is being handled and that you should have a great build when the Dark shows up.

EVGATech_JacobB

Y3didya

EVGATech_JacobB

jumblo
I had read about the bent pin thing. I looked all over for it and can't seem to find it. I am going to get a magnifying glass so I can get in even closer because maybe I'm just blind. I'll try posting a pic later of the socket.
 
As far as being clear of foreign objects. I have ensured the slot is clear. I have even blown compressed air in the socket to ensure no dust etc. I have tried all the sticks in that slot,
 
not a single one will show up, however when I thought originally it was a bad dimm I also tried them in slot 1 separately and the machine booted just fine. 
 
I'm going to check into the bent pin again tonight. I'll post back on my findings.
 
Thanks for the help as usual, this place is great!
 

Of course! If you post a picture of the pins from multiple angles, it helps as well. Reflections and stuff... How do you like that 7920X? I've been wondering about going to an i9 from my 7820X. I'm quite comfortable with all 8 cores at a solid overclock at such a low voltage stable, but I'm sure it performs much better due to the extra cores and threads. Do you have any benchmarks with it yet?
 
-Jacob B.

I love my i9-7920X and after 20 runs of Cinebench I have also not too crazy high temps when my room is normal temperature (like 20°C) ... then the CPU @4.7GHz gets about 80-85°C on the hottest core and coolest about 65°C. Currently due to the temperatures rising, I had to tune it down to 4.5GHz on all cores and when streaming on medium preset and gaming while that, 66°C.
 
Gotta say though, got a water loop and it is delidded.

I delid and water cooled my 7820X and I am also happy with the temperatures. I'm pretty happy with it. Prior to delidding, did you also have issues with temperature spikes to around 90-100C? I've been trying to overclock the CPU to get to the performance range of the 7920X but I'm not quite there yet. I'm attempting to get as high of a clock as possible while staying under 1.3v. Maybe down the line, I'll push it to 1.35 or higher. I miss how overclock happy my FX-8150 was. I easily hit 6 GHz without issues (aside from temp).

I have bought the CPU used from an enthusiast friend who also has a Kingpin :) He did the delidding already when I got it, so no idea in regards of stock temps. That are my current settings due to warmer temperatures outside and with that also in my topfloor apartment. Was able to run similar settings (just a bit higher voltage) for 4.7GHz.

 

Y3didya

EVGATech_JacobB

Y3didya

EVGATech_JacobB

jumblo
I had read about the bent pin thing. I looked all over for it and can't seem to find it. I am going to get a magnifying glass so I can get in even closer because maybe I'm just blind. I'll try posting a pic later of the socket.
 
As far as being clear of foreign objects. I have ensured the slot is clear. I have even blown compressed air in the socket to ensure no dust etc. I have tried all the sticks in that slot,
 
not a single one will show up, however when I thought originally it was a bad dimm I also tried them in slot 1 separately and the machine booted just fine. 
 
I'm going to check into the bent pin again tonight. I'll post back on my findings.
 
Thanks for the help as usual, this place is great!
 

Of course! If you post a picture of the pins from multiple angles, it helps as well. Reflections and stuff... How do you like that 7920X? I've been wondering about going to an i9 from my 7820X. I'm quite comfortable with all 8 cores at a solid overclock at such a low voltage stable, but I'm sure it performs much better due to the extra cores and threads. Do you have any benchmarks with it yet?
 
-Jacob B.

I love my i9-7920X and after 20 runs of Cinebench I have also not too crazy high temps when my room is normal temperature (like 20°C) ... then the CPU @4.7GHz gets about 80-85°C on the hottest core and coolest about 65°C. Currently due to the temperatures rising, I had to tune it down to 4.5GHz on all cores and when streaming on medium preset and gaming while that, 66°C.
 
Gotta say though, got a water loop and it is delidded.

I delid and water cooled my 7820X and I am also happy with the temperatures. I'm pretty happy with it. Prior to delidding, did you also have issues with temperature spikes to around 90-100C? I've been trying to overclock the CPU to get to the performance range of the 7920X but I'm not quite there yet. I'm attempting to get as high of a clock as possible while staying under 1.3v. Maybe down the line, I'll push it to 1.35 or higher. I miss how overclock happy my FX-8150 was. I easily hit 6 GHz without issues (aside from temp).

I have bought the CPU used from an enthusiast friend who also has a Kingpin :) He did the delidding already when I got it, so no idea in regards of stock temps. That are my current settings due to warmer temperatures outside and with that also in my topfloor apartment. Was able to run similar settings (just a bit higher voltage) for 4.7GHz.
 
[Pictures removed for length]

What voltage did you end up needing for you 4.7 GHz spec? I've been successful at around 1.242-1.245 I think I may be able to go lower, but I've been dealing with some terrible Windows BSoDs that I don't think are related so I'm in the process of formatting all my drives for a fresh install. I've had some blackouts in the past couple months which I suspect caused a corruption in my windows installation.

EVGATech_JacobB

Y3didya

EVGATech_JacobB

Y3didya

EVGATech_JacobB

jumblo
I had read about the bent pin thing. I looked all over for it and can't seem to find it. I am going to get a magnifying glass so I can get in even closer because maybe I'm just blind. I'll try posting a pic later of the socket.
 
As far as being clear of foreign objects. I have ensured the slot is clear. I have even blown compressed air in the socket to ensure no dust etc. I have tried all the sticks in that slot,
 
not a single one will show up, however when I thought originally it was a bad dimm I also tried them in slot 1 separately and the machine booted just fine. 
 
I'm going to check into the bent pin again tonight. I'll post back on my findings.
 
Thanks for the help as usual, this place is great!
 

Of course! If you post a picture of the pins from multiple angles, it helps as well. Reflections and stuff... How do you like that 7920X? I've been wondering about going to an i9 from my 7820X. I'm quite comfortable with all 8 cores at a solid overclock at such a low voltage stable, but I'm sure it performs much better due to the extra cores and threads. Do you have any benchmarks with it yet?
 
-Jacob B.

I love my i9-7920X and after 20 runs of Cinebench I have also not too crazy high temps when my room is normal temperature (like 20°C) ... then the CPU @4.7GHz gets about 80-85°C on the hottest core and coolest about 65°C. Currently due to the temperatures rising, I had to tune it down to 4.5GHz on all cores and when streaming on medium preset and gaming while that, 66°C.
 
Gotta say though, got a water loop and it is delidded.

I delid and water cooled my 7820X and I am also happy with the temperatures. I'm pretty happy with it. Prior to delidding, did you also have issues with temperature spikes to around 90-100C? I've been trying to overclock the CPU to get to the performance range of the 7920X but I'm not quite there yet. I'm attempting to get as high of a clock as possible while staying under 1.3v. Maybe down the line, I'll push it to 1.35 or higher. I miss how overclock happy my FX-8150 was. I easily hit 6 GHz without issues (aside from temp).

I have bought the CPU used from an enthusiast friend who also has a Kingpin :) He did the delidding already when I got it, so no idea in regards of stock temps. That are my current settings due to warmer temperatures outside and with that also in my topfloor apartment. Was able to run similar settings (just a bit higher voltage) for 4.7GHz.
 
[Pictures removed for length]

What voltage did you end up needing for you 4.7 GHz spec? I've been successful at around 1.242-1.245 I think I may be able to go lower, but I've been dealing with some terrible Windows BSoDs that I don't think are related so I'm in the process of formatting all my drives for a fresh install. I've had some blackouts in the past couple months which I suspect caused a corruption in my windows installation.

When I get back home today, will check on it. Maybe taking some printscreens for you from the BIOS settings when having my 4.7GHz settings loaded