Intel® Desktop Board DH55PJ
Tested system memory
I would look for a 2x4GB (at least 2x2GB) Dual Channel DDR3-1333 Kit.
Cliff Buddy, why would you put 8 gigs of RAM into a 32 bit OS?
I3(1st gen) 2.93ghz-intel 55pj main board-2gb ddr3 ram-Running windows 7,32 bit.
I'm from visakhapatnam, India.
OK, I found these these two GSkill sets:
If you ever want to be able to use the CPU's onboard video:
http://www.flipkart.com/g-skill-rip...DNBE&ref=ab798a63-4af0-4f1e-8f8f-dfffecd1e731
If that is not a concern to you, this set is faster:
http://www.flipkart.com/g-skill-rip...YUVB&ref=ab798a63-4af0-4f1e-8f8f-dfffecd1e731
Unfortunately, neither set is in stock at the moment. You can leave an Email address for the supplier to contact you when, (or if), they come in.
Personally, I've had success with the GSkill brand, and they're very popular with customers from our biggest suppliers, "Newegg.com".
Here are the same two kits there: so you can read the reviews:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231425
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231427
As to your other question, "why is one RAM more expensive than another of the same speed", the answer is this. The higher priced RAM is specially selected for tighter specs.
"High performance RAM", should ostensibly allow you to "overclock" it.
I doubt your stock Intel board would allow you to do that anyway, and you personal and pocketbook issues are better served by simply buying decent, standard, modules, from a reputable supplier.
As to Intel's, "tested RAM", for your board, they only test certain brands, yet many others will work successfully.
In your case, you likely need to use "generic RAM", (RAM with the specs exactly in line with the standard for voltage, speed , and latency), since the board likely won't allow you to adjust for any of those characteristics. The GSkill modules I posted, meet those specs.
There are obviously other good brands, Kingston and Corsair to name just two. But as I said, stay away from "high performance", or "gaming RAM" modules, that have working voltages above the standard of 1.5, just to be safe with respect to compatibility.