2012 is the BIOS version, not the year. Here is my setup:
Asus MAXIMUS VII GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 (BIOS version 2012, latest from asus.com [2014/10/17])
Intel Core i7-4790K (stock cooler)
Kingston Beast 16GB (4 x 4GB) (XMP not enabled, currently running at 1600MHz 1.5V)
And just to rule out case not having enough air flow:
2x Corsair Air Series AF140 (intakes)
1x Corsair Air Series AF120 Performance Edition (exhaust)
I've completely ran out of options here, my retailer (dabs.com) policy for faulty items is to arrange the return with the manufacturer and I don't really know if I'm willing to go through that process right now, I'm moving to South America in 30 days and I'm not sure if its enough time to get my RMA accepted and a new processor in my hands before I move.