Corsair 16gb Ram- Random Lockups/Beachballs

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scmguru

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Picked up a set of 16GB ram @ Fry's and ran it through memtest probably 10+ times.

However, I've noticed some random lockups/hanging that don't quite cause Kernel panics, but definitely seem to be a problem.

I noticed Corsair has 2 SKU's for this Ram, both with the same specs, but one is tagged as Mac memory, the other as General Purpose..

Anyone here experiencing the same type of problems?

Thanks!
 
Nope, I'm running the "Non-Mac" memory. Have had 2 different sets in two MacBook Pro's, no problems at all. Could it be your HDD/SSD failing?
 
dlimes13 said:
Nope, I'm running the "Non-Mac" memory. Have had 2 different sets in two MacBook Pro's, no problems at all. Could it be your HDD/SSD failing?
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I'm running a samsung 830.. maybe it's time to upgrade the firmware and see if it helps.
 
I've had bad memory but show good during the MemTest. Do what the above poster said and if that solves it, it's the RAM.

Also, I'm running a Samsung 830 as well, no issues ever. So I doubt it's the SSD. If it was an OCZ or something, maybe a different story.
 
scmguru said:
Picked up a set of 16GB ram @ Fry's and ran it through memtest probably 10+ times.

However, I've noticed some random lockups/hanging that don't quite cause Kernel panics, but definitely seem to be a problem.

I noticed Corsair has 2 SKU's for this Ram, both with the same specs, but one is tagged as Mac memory, the other as General Purpose..

Anyone here experiencing the same type of problems?

Thanks!
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I had the EXACT same issue as you. Samsung 830 SSD and 16GB Corsair RAM kit, both of which I got from NewEgg. Random beachballs, lockups, but never any kernel panics.

I also passed 20+ rounds of Memtest. The RAM was the issue. I RMA'd it back to NewEgg for a refund and put the stock 4GB back in my machine, and never had any issues again.

Next time I recommend searching, see my extensive thread here: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1287539/

I've kept the Samsung 830 since, and ordered a Crucial 16GB RAM kit. It seems Corsair is not liked in Mac's, especially since this is "Value Select" RAM. (aka, their cheapest stuff) Mac's are *extremely* sensitive to faulty RAM.
 
Mine died on sunday.

It's been over 30 days so no exchange or refund from newegg :eek:

Submitted a complaint on corsair's site today
 
scmguru said:
Picked up a set of 16GB ram @ Fry's and ran it through memtest probably 10+ times.

However, I've noticed some random lockups/hanging that don't quite cause Kernel panics, but definitely seem to be a problem.

I noticed Corsair has 2 SKU's for this Ram, both with the same specs, but one is tagged as Mac memory, the other as General Purpose..

Anyone here experiencing the same type of problems?

Thanks!
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I have the 16gb mac specific kit. I installed it in my new MBP on Friday, and have had no issues.
 
As far as Mac RAM goes, I would either go with Crucial or OWC. Those are the only two companies I trust at the moment for 100% stability.
 
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