Hi everyone, I hope you guys can offer some insight on issues i have been experiencing with my mac-mini. To begin here are my specs:Model Name: Mac mini
Model Identifier: Macmini6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Boot ROM Version: MM61.0106.B0A
SMC Version (system): 2.8f1
Serial Number (system): C07MP0KJDWYN
Hardware UUID: 9B0C64DD-ACE9-53AE-BB95-E8DD5F09B04D
The problem:
Intermittently , and seemingly randomly, I experience gradual slowdown in operations and eventually mac-mini becomes unresponsive. Sometimes I will get a spinning beech ball, however, most of the time the system just becomes unresponsive. I can still move the mouse cursor, however, applications freeze or do not respond to inputs from the mouse or keyboard. Eventually I have to do a hard shut-down using the power button. The system is turned back on and runs fine for a while until next random slowdown. There is no discernible pattern to this issues. It happens while browsing on safari, chrome or playing pandora radio and iTunes. I have upgraded the memory to 16g sourced from OWC. However, even using the original 4g memory, this issue still occurs. I have performed the hardware test and diagnostic using the (Option-D) prompt. The test took approximately 8 hours and returned all clear with flying colors. I have reinstalled the OS at least three times, alternating both hard drives. I have performed a disc check as well, again test shows no problems. I have seemingly exhausted all avenues of action. Any ideas, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Model Identifier: Macmini6,2
Processor Name: Intel Core i7
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Number of Processors: 1
Total Number of Cores: 4
L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
L3 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 16 GB
Boot ROM Version: MM61.0106.B0A
SMC Version (system): 2.8f1
Serial Number (system): C07MP0KJDWYN
Hardware UUID: 9B0C64DD-ACE9-53AE-BB95-E8DD5F09B04D
The problem:
Intermittently , and seemingly randomly, I experience gradual slowdown in operations and eventually mac-mini becomes unresponsive. Sometimes I will get a spinning beech ball, however, most of the time the system just becomes unresponsive. I can still move the mouse cursor, however, applications freeze or do not respond to inputs from the mouse or keyboard. Eventually I have to do a hard shut-down using the power button. The system is turned back on and runs fine for a while until next random slowdown. There is no discernible pattern to this issues. It happens while browsing on safari, chrome or playing pandora radio and iTunes. I have upgraded the memory to 16g sourced from OWC. However, even using the original 4g memory, this issue still occurs. I have performed the hardware test and diagnostic using the (Option-D) prompt. The test took approximately 8 hours and returned all clear with flying colors. I have reinstalled the OS at least three times, alternating both hard drives. I have performed a disc check as well, again test shows no problems. I have seemingly exhausted all avenues of action. Any ideas, suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again.