theboyfold - I fully understand your frustration
. Word of warning about pre-built motherboard bundles - the company I bought my components from are selling bundles with exactly the same RAM and motherboard models I had issues with so it is not a guarantee it will work. It might just be luck of the draw or just a bad batch of RAM (I had two different sets of the same model with serial numbers very close to each other). Good luck whichever route you go down.
Dark Mantis - in my experience even consulting the memory manufacturer's compatible list is not a guarantee that it will work. The first model of Corsair RAM I used was on their list, but not on Gigabytes and it drove me insane. I agree with peoples comments about not being put off by the high number of postings - this is a very popular board and loads of people do not have any trouble with it. One needs to look at the percentage of issues in relation to the total volume sold. This is a very good board (once it is working) and has excellent features (apart from the Marvell SATA3 controller) and good value for money. X58 boards from other manufacturers have similar issues - this is not unique to Gigabyte X58 boards.
xdxita - I would not use Corsair RAM in your config unless someone else is known to be using this model successfully. I believe other people have been having issues with the model TR3X6G1333C9. Check earlier posts about known compatible models. Wonderwrench comment is correct that just because it is not on the Gigabyte QVL does not mean it won't work - but you will need to check that people are known to be using the specific models without any issues.
