Help! What is my RAM voltage?

[LogicalCaveman]

Hello all!

I currently have a laptop equipped with 8GB of RAM. I want to get myself another 8GB stick of RAM because I'm tired of GTA V and Skype leaving me with less than a gig of free RAM. To do this, I need to figure out the exact specifications of my current RAM stick so I can buy one like it and run it in dual channel mode.

This is what I know about my current 8GB stick:

Manufacturer: Kingston
Type: DDR3
Speed: 1600 MHz
CAS Latency: 11
Part ID: MSI16D3LS1KFG/86
Here's a picture of it in my PC:

I do not know the RAM voltage, which is the most important piece of information. I need to know whether it's 1.35V or 1.5V. I've tried using CPU-Z, and got the following information:

However, I've been told the four voltage values (for me, where it says 1.35V) isn't always right? Is that correct?

I've also tried using Everest and Speedfan, neither give me what I need. I have noticed, as you can see in the picture of the RAM stick I attached, there is something on the plastic where the RAM goes that says "1.5V BTM". I don't know what it means, thought I'd mention it.

So, what voltage is my RAM? I can give more information if you need it. Thanks guys!

 

[LogicalCaveman]

If it's 1.5V, I'll upgrade with this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820239289

If it's 1.35V, I'll upgrade with this: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-PC3-12800-KVR16LS11/dp/B00CQ35HBQ

Unless, of course, one of those can't run with my current stick in dual channel mode. Then I won't buy it.

 

[clutchc]

I would have no qualms accepting CPU-Z's report. Those are the voltage numbers it is receiving from the RAM chip's on-die data.

 

[blazorthon]

If the memory in the laptop is what it shipped with, then it is certainly running at 1.35V. Even if the laptop didn't ship with that memory, if you plan on adding only a second module instead of getting a new complete kit, then you need to stick with the specified voltage for the current module, IE 1.35V.

I will say this: mixing RAM kits, even when you get two of the same model, is not guaranteed to work. RAM is sold in kits because even small variables that can't be measured by looking at specifications can cause them to not cooperate. RAM is possibly the most finicky component in the computer. Personally, I recommend getting a new 2x8GB kit that has the same specifications as your current kit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231705&Tpk=N82E16820231705

 

[LogicalCaveman]

In that case, blazorthon, I guess I will just live with 8GB of RAM. Buying 16GB new is not an option financially. And buying RAM online just to figure out that A) it's incompatible and B) online return policies such ass is even worse for me financially. Thanks everyone! May have saved me $50.