Gigabyte G1 GA-X99M Gaming 5 Mobo & Memory Initialization issues

Burner27

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Having an issue with my Gigabyte G1 GA-X99M Gaming 5 mobo and memory initialization.

Using I7-5820K with Coolermaster Hyper212 EVO and 2 x 120mm fans (push/pull config)
No overclock or overvolt

My board has latest BIOS and I am using the following memory modules:

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...251&cm_re=gskill_aegis-_-20-232-251-_-Product

2 sets of them for 32GB total

Problem happens randomly and always stops at code 2B - Memory Initialization

Tried using XMP profile and default which is 2133 - same issue

Tried MemTest and it came back clean testing each stick individually/Pairs/All four slots populated

Tried running setup with one/Two/Four sticks - same issue

Removed CPU and checked for bent pins (none found)

I am stumped - I can go days without an issue or could happen after several hours. Those exact sticks are not on Gigabytes QVL, but the timings for one that is with almost same model is.

Have not tried different sticks yet because I do not know which to buy the people who do own Gigabyte boards trust.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!!

Thank you!!