Don't get my wrong I'm dissapointed about this socket issue but from what I've read it only becomes an "issue" if your really pushing the board (above 4.3Ghz on sub-ambient cooling with higher than normal voltage levels)? I'm hopeful that I won't experience any nagative effects from this given that I won't be using any crazy clocks or voltages (ideally I'd like to run upwards of 4.0Ghz-4.2Ghz give or take). With that said I still haven't had a chance to actually check my 860's pad contact but will soon.