8GB Ram Stick for new Laptop Pls suggest

[sunandoghosh1]

Dear Friends
I have finally purchased laptop Lenovo Idea pad 500
which is corresponding to Model Lenovo IdeaPad 500-15ISK.

The Ram that comes default is 8 GB RAM.
I would like to purchase another Ram stick for putting in this laptop.

Results of scan from Crucial scanner are attached in two screenshots attached here.

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Basically Crucial to my understanding gives two options:

DDR3-1866 SODIMM DDR3 PC3-14900 CL=13 Unbuffered NON-ECC DDR3-1866 1.35V 1024Meg x 64 OR
DDR3-1600 SODIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 CL=11 Unbuffered NON-ECC DDR3-1600 1.35V 1024Meg x 64

The laptop has currently RAM as per two tools attached screenshots speccy and RAMMON.

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*s21.postimg.org/b2gyt2v83/Speccy_Ram_Screenshot.jpg

Questions:

1. I believe that since currently one slot is having DDR3-1600 SODIMM ; it would be better to go for second RAM with same 1600 rather than 1866? Pls suggest if this layman understanding is correct?

2. Pls suggest which brand in India can be purchased online and is compatible?

I find two of them from amazon:

Corsair 8GB DDR3L Low Voltage 1.35V 1600Mhz Laptop Memory SODIMM (CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11)
Amazon.in: Buy Corsair 8GB DDR3L Low Voltage 1.35V 1600Mhz Laptop Memory SODIMM (CMSO8GX3M1C1600C11) Online at Low Prices in India | Corsair Reviews & Rating

Crucial 8GB CT102464BF160B 204-pin SODIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 memory module
*www.amazon.in/Crucial-CT102464BF16...scsubtag=9cb8d829-333a-4ba0-a3a9-6b4a4abc258a

3. Which company gives better warranty service in India?

4. Best place to buy online for faster delivery and authenticity.

Kindly help me with your expert views.

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On further research I think crucial does not have service center in India...So what happens after purchase if something goes wrong?

Corsair seems excellent support in India but does not have laptop 1.35 V DDR3 8GB Ram it has 1.5 volt and mixing existing DDR3 RAM of 1.35 v with DDR3L of 1.5 available Corsair ram is not good as per many forums.

Last choice left from warranty point seems Kingston...not a big fan..but has Indian service center and he following model looks guaranteed compatibility
*www.amazon.in/Kingston-DDR3-1600-P...00IOC7QY4/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

 

[azvnoit]

Consider GSkill Ripjaws from flipkart or amazon for around 3.5k also. Bought two of them last year after feedback suggesting GSkill Ripjaws over Corsair Vengeance.

 

[sunandoghosh1]

Consider GSkill Ripjaws from flipkart or amazon for around 3.5k also. Bought two of them last year after feedback suggesting GSkill Ripjaws over Corsair Vengeance.

thanks for your reply...frankly my ignorance but did not had much knowledge about this company...how about its Indian support / warranty aspects?

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Did a lot of research unable to get compatible model on amazon

 

[azvnoit]

As far as I know, GSkill doesn't have service centers in India. Corsair you'll find service centers in most cities. Both provide warranty and extended warranty as well, in case of GSkill you need to ship the product to them to get it replaced.