Memory & Freeze Problem: 27" iMac, Mid 2011, 2.7 GHz i5
I had this machine for years without a problem at stock 4GB Ram.
Upgraded a few weeks back to 12GB by adding two Corsair 4GB modules from Amazon. CMSA8GC3M2A1333C9. I had no problems.
I decided to go to 16GB by removing the original 2, 2GB modules and replacing them with 2 additional 4GB ones. They are the same as the first new set of modules.
The machine would freeze (No mouse or keyboard response) and randomly restart. I happened multiple times per day. The machine was unusable.
I ran AHT and everything passed. I ran that test twice along with one other memory test.
I returned the memory to Amazon who quickly sent me two new modules. I put them in and immediatly I have the same problem.
The memory spec is exactly what Apple recommends. There are even Mac logos all over the package.
I have read about problems upgrading this machine to 16GB. That is crap. There must be a fix if apple says the machine supports 16GB.
In the intrim I will return the latest two modules to Amazon.