Laptops 4GB RAM, Which one to go for?

[devilinearth]

Hi All,

I am planning to upgrade my Dell XPS 15 L502X's RAM from 4GB to 8GB. Please help me in choosing from the below options:

Flipkart: Transcend 4 GB DDR3: Ram
Flipkart: Corsair 4 GB DDR3: Ram
Flipkart: Gskill 4 GB DDR3: Ram
Flipkart: Gskill 4 GB DDR3: Ram

The RAM which is present on the laptop is Samsung DDR3 4GB SODIMM, is it okay to install a second chip of a different brand?

Please help guys! Thanks!

 

[vivek.krishnan]

As long as the frequencies are same or higher, and the latencies are the same, it is ok to install another memory chip, and no issues should be there.

Ideally go for either G Skill or Corsair, with the Transcend being your last choice.

 

[devilinearth]

I am planning to go for for this one Flipkart: Gskill 4 GB DDR3: Ram

The above has a CAS Latency of 07-07-2007, will it be compatible with my present RAM chip? How can I check the CAS Latency of the present chip?

 

[Crossx]

Use CPU-ID software to get your present RAM latencies.

 

[devilinearth]

I used CPU-Z software and the present RAM latency is 9, so I can only go for a new RAM chip with the same latency? not lesser?

 

[ivhere]

Then go for corsair one! It would be better to have a matched pair. However it is almost impossible to find a perfect matched pair.

 

[salman.p]

I'm also using Dell XPS l502x and would like to upgrade the RAM to another 4 GB. I'm not too clear about the RAM specs so I have attached the cpu-z info of my current 4 GB stick. Please help me with the RAM model I should go for and probably a flipkart link will help me further. Thanks.

 

[Arjun]

Go for corsair , they have good support, easier to RMA

 

[salman.p]

But is it compatible with my current 4 GB stick. I think the pair should have same specs for better and safe performance. Thanks.

 

[Arjun]

Buy this , http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-ddr...ew--&ref=ab982e0a-4ef3-4c07-b73c-49f2cf86e9c6 look at the first review on flipkart , he has the same Dell laptop as yours

 

[salman.p]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Thanks. However the product is out of stock on flipkart.[/font]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]This guy at prime is having : http://www.primeabgb.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=4350&category_id=448&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=53[/font]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]But there seems to be a mismatch between the model nos: [/font]

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]CMV4GX3M1A1333C9 vs

CMSO4GX3M1A1333C9​

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[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]it is the same product or different?[/font]​

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]the specs seem to conform with my current samsung stick (refer screens above).[/font]​

[font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Guys please help me out here...[/font]​

 

[Arjun]

^ thats desktop ram

 

[salman.p]

Oops my bad...

^ thats desktop ram

 

[F3niX]

The corsair ram is back in stock. Thinking of ordering it for my l502x which already has 4gb ddr3 1333mhz ram. Shall i go for it?

 

[JuGGa]

^Yes, you can proceed freely. But one should always try to buy RAM locally especially when you're sceptic about compatibility, reason being the same. Saves you from all the hassles when the kit doesn't works. Just my 2 cents.

 

[F3niX]

Ok.. Will try locally.. Thanks!

 

[iChaitanya]

Ordered the Corsair 4GB from Flipkart. 9-9-9-24

I've bought Transcend and Kingston till date but decided to opt for Corsair this time. Have heard nice things about their after-sales service.