Problem installing new SSD because of RAM?

I've been running a Samsung 470 and that same Corsair RAM Kit in a late 2011 15" MBP for 4-5 months without any problems. I ran the AHT for 4 passes on the initial install (took over 6 hours) and everything checked out ok. However, there have been a few MR members reporting issues with this RAM kit. I would suggest you try the RAM again and make sure it is properly seated. You can run the AHT or Memtest to see if your problem still exists. If so return the RAM for a new set or request a refund and go with a different brand. I might add that those reporting a problem are in the minority.

I'm looking at purchasing that same SSD. Mind sharing where you got it and how much you paid?

 

Internet Recovery is a complete nightmare. I tried four times the other night to do it and ended up having to just create a lion boot disk and do it from that. Luckily my girlfriend's MacBook had a disk drive.

It just kept failing constantly, apparently it only works if your router uses WPA-PSK security with your router, but I switched to that and it still didn't work. I don't know whether Apple are wise to people switching in third-party SSDs and obstruct the Internet Recovery progress, but it's bloody irritating.

 

Does your system support 16gigs of RAM? It could just be a coincidence that both the SSD's and RAM were broken. You should contact the RAM's manufacturer for a replacement, as I'm sure it's covered by a lifetime warranty.