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Preface: I have another kit of two modules coming in later this week for a Quad Channel setup.

Just trying to boot into Dual Channel mode to see if I can raise my UserBenchmark scores to reasonable levels, after I do that, find out if there's actually any issue with my RAM via Memtest.
(I just don't have 2 days to sit without my PC at the moment)

What I've been experiencing:
UserBenchmarks: Game 133%, Desk 106%, Work 108%
CPU: AMD Ryzen TR 2950X - 84.7%
GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080-Ti - 180.4%
SSD: Samsung 860 Evo 1TB - 91.9%
SSD: Samsung 860 Evo 1TB - 92.2%
SSD: Samsung 970 Evo NVMe PCIe M.2 1TB - 205.2%
USB: SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB - 10%
RAM: G.SKILL F4 DDR4 3600 C18 2x8GB - 56.4%
MBD: MSI MEG X399 CREATION (MS-7B92)

Configurations:
Manufacture recommended configuration of DIMMB2+DIMMD2 : Boots in Single Channel
Clearing CMOS : Boots in Single Channel
Re-seating the modules : Boots in Single Channel
Swapping the modules' places : Boots in Single Channel
Trying slots C2+A2 (As these are the Quad Channel slots, and could just be the parallel dual) : Boots in Single Channel.


There is no capacity issue, IE: All 16GB is working fine.

Here is a validation via CPU-Z:
https://valid.x86.fr/vz5qbc

I suspect the main issue is honestly Bitdefender Virus Scanner causing a low score, initially, as it uses 350-500 MB, and can't be 'toggled' off.

During the UserTestbench, all programs minus Bitdefender are closed.

Also, to note ~ adding to the "On the way products" I have so Thermal Paste coming so when it arrives, I'll have the ability to re-seat my CPU if there is no other explanation.

However, I am feeling slightly like either the BIOS or Theadripper are rejecting a Dual Channel configuration for some reason. I don't know why that would be, but I don't think it's improperly seated, or pump is over-pressuring on it.
Either way, I'll likely end up re-seating it, just in case. Just not immediately.

Any suggestions I'd love to hear. Thanks in advance.

Edit:
BIOS is updated, and current, as well as any and all drivers.
Edit2:
I've tried different memory speeds, the reason it is so low at current, is due to the CMOS reset, so it'll reflect in the validation.
To note: I can't run at advertized 3600Mhz, but I can run at 3333, and 3466 and reasonable stability.
If anything, any issues are lacking of RAM for titles I'm playing, causing issues. Unless anyone could suggest otherwise.
Title giving issue currently: Anno 1800

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Never mind; solved the issue.
https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/22681099

Apparently Threadripper will only run in parallel dual/dual mode, via quad configuration (4 sticks).
Also, apparently... It is the recommended spec for Threadripper to be running on in the first place.

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