GA-H55M-UD2H Rev 3.0 Memory slot blocked

[Powerlines2000]

Hi

Just looking for some advice, My daughter has my old GA-H55M-UD2H Rev 3.0 board with an i3 and currently has 2x 2gb sticks on the board in slots 1+3, She wants to add some more memory but slot 2 is blocked by the CPU heatsink making a pair of sticks not really possable. The thought was to buy a 4GB stick giving her 8GB but im trying to find info on the best configuration in this situation, Can anyone offer any advice.

Thanks

[shadowsports]

This is one of those judgement calls, I'll have to leave to you. 

My honest opinion, its time for a new machine.

Options:
Change the heatsink, one the will accommodate memory expansion

check if lower profile memory is available

With core i3 - maximum memory speed supported is 1666Mhz

The v1.3 rev board does state support for single channel, but Installing a single stick of RAM in a dual channel configuration might not work, so be prepared for that.  If you do try and install a single DIMM into the available slot, make sure it is the same speed, voltage, timings and density of the existing modules as this will be challenging for the board in the first place.

I only see revs 1.0 and 1.3 on the US site?

[Powerlines2000]

This is one of those judgement calls, I'll have to leave to you. 

My honest opinion, its time for a new machine.

Me too but she wants to upgrade it herself with her money (sort of a learning build) before spending lots on all new upgrades.

Options:
Change the heatsink, one the will accommodate memory expansion

check if lower profile memory is available

With core i3 - maximum memory speed supported is 1666Mhz

This will be going to an i7 at some point so a heatsink change will happen and solve the problem, but as to when is the issue.

The v1.3 rev board does state support for single channel, but Installing a single stick of RAM in a dual channel configuration might not work, so be prepared for that.  If you do try and install a single DIMM into the available slot, make sure it is the same speed, voltage, timings and density of the existing modules as this will be challenging for the board in the first place.

I only see revs 1.0 and 1.3 on the US site?

Sorry yes i meant v1.3, It looks like 2x 4gb sticks may be a better option and when the CPU/heatsink gets upgraded add the 2GB sticks back in then.

[shadowsports]

The H55 chipset was released Q1, 2010.  From an investment standpoint, I wouldn't recommend investing monies into this platform.  But I do appreciate teaching children the value of money.  That said, this is a depreciated asset.  Not one I invest further in.  Just my opinion.  Cheers!