Compatibility of RAM and Motherboard

[Muan9650723084]

I am using a GA H55-D2H Motherboard with 2GB Kingston RAM and 1st Gen i3 processor.
I just bought a new kvr1333d3n9 /8g RAM. When installing the RAM, i am facing a problem of not starting up and crashing. Is there a compatibility issue?can you pls suggest me what may be the issue.
Also, if anyone can suggest what may be the solution. Either to change the RAM or the Motherboard and which model of each.
Thank you so much

 

[Paul NZ]

If you mean the GA-H55M-D2H it supports 8 GB max.

So you cant install 1 8 GB stick. You have to install 2x4 GB sticks.

And if youre using 32 bit windows, it doesnt support more than 4 GB ram

 

[Muan9650723084]

If you mean the GA-H55M-D2H it supports 8 GB max.

So you cant install 1 8 GB stick. You have to install 2x4 GB sticks.

And if youre using 32 bit windows, it doesnt support more than 4 GB ram

 

[Muan9650723084]

Thanks Paul... But the spec of the motherboard say upto 16GB.... That is what is confusing me...

 

[Paul NZ]

I couldnt find the GA-H55-D2H only the GA-H55M-D2H which says 8 GB

 

[Muan9650723084]

I couldnt find the GA-H55-D2H only the GA-H55M-D2H which says 8 GB

 

[Muan9650723084]

Sorry Paul, my fault... You're right its typing mistake its GA-H55M-D2H.
What mid range budget motherboard can you suggest for the same, Paul... Would be really grateful if you can suggest few...
Thank you

 

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MERGED QUESTION
Question from Muan9650723084 : "Compatibility of RAM n Motherboard"

I am using a GA H55-D2H Motherboard with 2GB Kingston RAM and 1st Gen i3 processor.
I just bought a new kvr1333d3n9 /8g RAM. When installing the RAM, i am facing a problem of not starting up and crashing. Is there a compatibility issue?can you pls suggest me what may be the issue.
Also, if anyone can suggest what may be the solution. Either to change the RAM or the Motherboard and which model of each.
Thank you so much

Double post

 

[Paul NZ]

You could buy a socket 1150 mobo, but you would have to change the CPU as well

Can you afford a more recent CPU as well as ram?? 1156 is a bit old now

 

[Muan9650723084]

MERGED QUESTION
Question from Muan9650723084 : "Compatibility of RAM n Motherboard"

I am using a GA H55-D2H Motherboard with 2GB Kingston RAM and 1st Gen i3 processor.
I just bought a new kvr1333d3n9 /8g RAM. When installing the RAM, i am facing a problem of not starting up and crashing. Is there a compatibility issue?can you pls suggest me what may be the issue.
Also, if anyone can suggest what may be the solution. Either to change the RAM or the Motherboard and which model of each.
Thank you so much

Double post

You could buy a socket 1150 mobo, but you would have to change the CPU as well

Can you afford a more recent CPU as well as ram?? 1156 is a bit old now

 

[Muan9650723084]

Not at the moment, Paul... I would be really thankful if you can suggest a motherboard for the same.
Thank you

 

[Muan9650723084]

And i am not a gamer... Using it for bit of photoshop and lightroom.... Not higher than that.... So havent thought of upgrading the 1156...
Just thought of upgrading the RAM only but with this issue, i would just go for a change in motherboard as well if you can please help

 

[Paul NZ]

Well not too sure if 1156 mobos are still around.

Since, they're pretty much obsolete. Unless you can find one 2nd hand or new on sites like Ebay or something

Something like one of these.

Altho depending on what BIOS is on whatever, it may need a BIOS update before the CPU you have now will work

What country are you in?

You have to check which one you want, and which mobo supports up to 32 DDR 3 ram. So you can use that 8 GB stick

 

[Muan9650723084]

Well not too sure if 1156 mobos are still around.

Since, they're pretty much obsolete. Unless you can find one 2nd hand or new on sites like Ebay or something

Something like one of these. http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&LH_BIN=1&LH_ItemCondition=3&_nkw=socket%201156%20motherboard&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2&_trksid=p2045573.m1684

Altho depending on what BIOS is on whatever, it may need a BIOS update before the CPU you have now will work

What country are you in?

 

[Muan9650723084]

I am from India, Paul

 

[Paul NZ]

k.

You could have a look through that Ebay site. Is there an Ebay in India?? Probably the only place you could still buy one new

 

[Muan9650723084]

k.

You could have a look through that Ebay site. Is there an Ebay in India?? Probably the only place you could still buy one new

 

[Muan9650723084]

Yes, there is ebay in India.
Thank you so much Paul

 

[Paul NZ]

No probs