Which RAM would be ideal for my laptop?

[Æsoteric Positron]

So, seeing the RAM prices go cheap, I am thinking about grabbing the opportunity and add a 8GB stick into HP Pavilion - 15-ec1052ax. It currently has a 8GB RAM module and with the following specifications:

Spoiler: RAM info

HWiNFO64 Version 7.06-4500

ECHAN ---------------------------------------------------------------------

[Current Computer]
[Operating System]

Memory --------------------------------------------------------------------

[General information]
  Total Memory Size:                      8 GBytes
  Total Memory Size [MB]:                 8192
[Current Performance Settings]
  Maximum Supported Memory Clock:         1600.0 MHz
  Current Memory Clock:                   1597.1 MHz
  Current Timing (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS):    22-22-22-52
  Memory Channels Supported:              2
  Memory Channels Active:                 1
  Command Rate:                           1T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_SC) Same Chipselect: 1T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_SG/TrdrdScL) Same Bank Group: 5T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_SD) Same DIMM: 4T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_DD) Different DIMM: 4T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_SC) Same Chipselect: 1T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_SG/TwrwrScL) Same Bank Group: 5T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_SD) Same DIMM: 6T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_DD) Different DIMM: 6T
  Read to Write Delay (tRDWR):            11T
  Write to Read Delay (tWRRD):            1T
  Read to Precharge Delay (tRTP):         12T
  Write to Precharge Delay (tWTP):        35T
  Write Recovery Time (tWR):              24T
  Row Cycle Time (tRC):                   74T
  Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC):              560T
  Four Activate Window (tFAW):            34T

Row: 0 [P0 CHANNEL A/Bottom - Slot 1 (left)] - 8 GB PC4-25600 DDR4 SDRAM Samsung M471A1K43DB1-CWE

[General Module Information]
  Module Number:                          0
  Module Size:                            8 GBytes
  Memory Type:                            DDR4 SDRAM
  Module Type:                            SO-DIMM
  Memory Speed:                           1600.0 MHz (DDR4-3200 / PC4-25600)
  Module Manufacturer:                    Samsung
  Module Part Number:                     M471A1K43DB1-CWE
  Module Revision:                        0.0
  Module Serial Number:                   3824008247 (37BCEDE3)
  Module Manufacturing Date:              Year: 2020, Week: 25
  Module Manufacturing Location:          2
  SDRAM Manufacturer:                     Samsung
  DRAM Steppping:                         0.0
  Error Check/Correction:                 None
[Module Characteristics]
  Row Address Bits:                       16
  Column Address Bits:                    10
  Module Density:                         8192 Mb
  Number Of Ranks:                        1
  Number Of Bank Groups:                  4
  Device Width:                           8 bits
  Bus Width:                              64 bits
  Die Count:                              1
  Module Nominal Voltage (VDD):           1.2 V
  Minimum SDRAM Cycle Time (tCKAVGmin):   0.62500 ns (1600 MHz)
  Maximum SDRAM Cycle Time (tCKAVGmax):   1.60000 ns
  CAS# Latencies Supported:               10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
  Minimum CAS# Latency Time (tAAmin):     13.750 ns
  Minimum RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCDmin):   13.750 ns
  Minimum Row Precharge Time (tRPmin):    13.750 ns
  Minimum Active to Precharge Time (tRASmin): 32.000 ns
  Supported Module Timing at 1600.0 MHz:  22-22-22-52
  Supported Module Timing at 1466.7 MHz:  21-21-21-47
  Supported Module Timing at 1333.3 MHz:  19-19-19-43
  Supported Module Timing at 1200.0 MHz:  17-17-17-39
  Supported Module Timing at 1066.7 MHz:  15-15-15-35
  Supported Module Timing at 933.3 MHz:   13-13-13-30
  Supported Module Timing at 800.0 MHz:   11-11-11-26
  Supported Module Timing at 666.7 MHz:   10-10-10-22
  Minimum Active to Active/Refresh Time (tRCmin): 45.750 ns
  Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFC1min): 350.000 ns
  Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFC2min): 260.000 ns
  Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFC4min): 160.000 ns
  Minimum Four Activate Window Delay Time (tFAWmin): 21.000 ns
  Minimum Active to Active Delay Time - Different Bank Group (tRRD_Smin): 2.500 ns
  Minimum Active to Active Delay Time - Same Bank Group (tRRD_Lmin): 4.900 ns
  Minimum CAS to CAS Delay Time - Same Bank Group (tCCD_Lmin): 5.000 ns
[Features]
  Module Temperature Sensor (TSOD):       Not Supported
  Module Nominal Height:                  29 - 30 mm
  Module Maximum Thickness (Front):       1 - 2 mm
  Module Maximum Thickness (Back):        1 - 2 mm
  Address Mapping from Edge Connector to DRAM: Standard

Here's a screenshot from speccy:

Spoiler: Screenshot of RAM info

I have been able to sort out this: Amazon.in: Buy G.SKILL Ripjaws SO-DIMM 8GB (1 * 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL22-22-22 1.20V Laptop Memory RAM - F4-3200C22S-8GRS Online at Low Prices in India | G.Skill Reviews & Ratings

Any suggestions? Would the RAM I choose be ideal? I would have bought the same model that I currently have, though, the problem is; its for 1K more, as it has low discount on it.

 

[K_akash_i]

i dont know much but u should verify if its "1rx8" module or not .if its 1rx16 it will be slower .someone in the comment is saying it matches timings of a 1rx8 ram also . its fine if its 1rx8

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

Bump

 

[pkkumarcool]

try asking on hp forums and find guys having similar laptop.

 

[K_akash_i]

why arent they typing it in on their ram sticker or having it in their offical site tho.

i dont know much but u should verify if its "1rx8" module or not .if its 1rx16 it will be slower .someone in the comment is saying it matches timings of a 1rx8 ram also . its fine if its 1rx8

 

[K_akash_i]

So, seeing the RAM prices go cheap, I am thinking about grabbing the opportunity and add a 8GB stick into HP Pavilion - 15-ec1052ax. It currently has a 8GB RAM module and with the following specifications:

Spoiler: RAM info

HWiNFO64 Version 7.06-4500

ECHAN ---------------------------------------------------------------------

[Current Computer]
[Operating System]

Memory --------------------------------------------------------------------

[General information]
  Total Memory Size:                      8 GBytes
  Total Memory Size [MB]:                 8192
[Current Performance Settings]
  Maximum Supported Memory Clock:         1600.0 MHz
  Current Memory Clock:                   1597.1 MHz
  Current Timing (tCAS-tRCD-tRP-tRAS):    22-22-22-52
  Memory Channels Supported:              2
  Memory Channels Active:                 1
  Command Rate:                           1T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_SC) Same Chipselect: 1T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_SG/TrdrdScL) Same Bank Group: 5T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_SD) Same DIMM: 4T
  Read to Read Delay (tRDRD_DD) Different DIMM: 4T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_SC) Same Chipselect: 1T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_SG/TwrwrScL) Same Bank Group: 5T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_SD) Same DIMM: 6T
  Write to Write Delay (tWRWR_DD) Different DIMM: 6T
  Read to Write Delay (tRDWR):            11T
  Write to Read Delay (tWRRD):            1T
  Read to Precharge Delay (tRTP):         12T
  Write to Precharge Delay (tWTP):        35T
  Write Recovery Time (tWR):              24T
  Row Cycle Time (tRC):                   74T
  Refresh Cycle Time (tRFC):              560T
  Four Activate Window (tFAW):            34T

Row: 0 [P0 CHANNEL A/Bottom - Slot 1 (left)] - 8 GB PC4-25600 DDR4 SDRAM Samsung M471A1K43DB1-CWE

[General Module Information]
  Module Number:                          0
  Module Size:                            8 GBytes
  Memory Type:                            DDR4 SDRAM
  Module Type:                            SO-DIMM
  Memory Speed:                           1600.0 MHz (DDR4-3200 / PC4-25600)
  Module Manufacturer:                    Samsung
  Module Part Number:                     M471A1K43DB1-CWE
  Module Revision:                        0.0
  Module Serial Number:                   3824008247 (37BCEDE3)
  Module Manufacturing Date:              Year: 2020, Week: 25
  Module Manufacturing Location:          2
  SDRAM Manufacturer:                     Samsung
  DRAM Steppping:                         0.0
  Error Check/Correction:                 None
[Module Characteristics]
  Row Address Bits:                       16
  Column Address Bits:                    10
  Module Density:                         8192 Mb
  Number Of Ranks:                        1
  Number Of Bank Groups:                  4
  Device Width:                           8 bits
  Bus Width:                              64 bits
  Die Count:                              1
  Module Nominal Voltage (VDD):           1.2 V
  Minimum SDRAM Cycle Time (tCKAVGmin):   0.62500 ns (1600 MHz)
  Maximum SDRAM Cycle Time (tCKAVGmax):   1.60000 ns
  CAS# Latencies Supported:               10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
  Minimum CAS# Latency Time (tAAmin):     13.750 ns
  Minimum RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCDmin):   13.750 ns
  Minimum Row Precharge Time (tRPmin):    13.750 ns
  Minimum Active to Precharge Time (tRASmin): 32.000 ns
  Supported Module Timing at 1600.0 MHz:  22-22-22-52
  Supported Module Timing at 1466.7 MHz:  21-21-21-47
  Supported Module Timing at 1333.3 MHz:  19-19-19-43
  Supported Module Timing at 1200.0 MHz:  17-17-17-39
  Supported Module Timing at 1066.7 MHz:  15-15-15-35
  Supported Module Timing at 933.3 MHz:   13-13-13-30
  Supported Module Timing at 800.0 MHz:   11-11-11-26
  Supported Module Timing at 666.7 MHz:   10-10-10-22
  Minimum Active to Active/Refresh Time (tRCmin): 45.750 ns
  Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFC1min): 350.000 ns
  Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFC2min): 260.000 ns
  Minimum Refresh Recovery Time Delay (tRFC4min): 160.000 ns
  Minimum Four Activate Window Delay Time (tFAWmin): 21.000 ns
  Minimum Active to Active Delay Time - Different Bank Group (tRRD_Smin): 2.500 ns
  Minimum Active to Active Delay Time - Same Bank Group (tRRD_Lmin): 4.900 ns
  Minimum CAS to CAS Delay Time - Same Bank Group (tCCD_Lmin): 5.000 ns
[Features]
  Module Temperature Sensor (TSOD):       Not Supported
  Module Nominal Height:                  29 - 30 mm
  Module Maximum Thickness (Front):       1 - 2 mm
  Module Maximum Thickness (Back):        1 - 2 mm
  Address Mapping from Edge Connector to DRAM: Standard

Here's a screenshot from speccy:

Spoiler: Screenshot of RAM info

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I have been able to sort out this: Amazon.in: Buy G.SKILL Ripjaws SO-DIMM 8GB (1 * 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL22-22-22 1.20V Laptop Memory RAM - F4-3200C22S-8GRS Online at Low Prices in India | G.Skill Reviews & Ratings

Any suggestions? Would the RAM I choose be ideal? I would have bought the same model that I currently have, though, the problem is; its for 1K more, as it has low discount on it.

check this at 8:50 the ram stick matches one u've linked .I think that gskill is good

 

[Æsoteric Positron]

Thanks @K_akash_i. I bought the G.skill one from amazon, and its working awesome.

try asking on hp forums and find guys having similar laptop.

I really really didn't wanted to go to that forum again. Digit forum helped me last time more than HP did, posting on their forum was just a waste of time T-T

 

[Cool Buddy]

Look for disassembly videos on YouTube, they'll show what RAM is there inside the laptop. Also, expanding the Slot 1 part in Speccy will give you more information about the module in there.

IMO, if the laptop is general purpose, and not something intensive like video editing, getting a RAM matching the frequency should be enough. I've used quite a few computers/laptops with mismatched RAM and never had any issue. In my old HP laptop, which had come with a Samsung RAM, I plugged in a Kingston RAM and it worked just fine, and in dual channel mode at that.

 

[Nerevarine]

You can go for any RAM that has CL22 timings with 3200mhz specs , as this is not a gaming laptop it doesnt matter.
Crucial, ADATA are good options.
The best is HyperX Impact with CL20 timings but dont mismatch with your older RAM.

Whatever RAM you buy, please put a photo of both sides (we can know if its x16 or x8). (It matters for gaming laptops)