RAM type is in mobo QVL but not in the brand memory configurator site, which one I should follow?

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I'm thinking to replace my current RAM to the one in the QVL to be safe in the future

I'm thinking to get Corsair Vengeance Pro CMY8GX3M2A1866C9, since my current RAM is the same Vengeance Pro, but 1600Mhz
http://www.corsair.com/en/vengeance-pro-series-8gb-2-x-4gb-ddr3-dram-1866mhz-c9-memory-kit-cmy8gx3m2a1866c9

it's in Asus QVL, both manual book and the QVL PDF from Asus site

but it's not in Corsair Memory Configurator
http://www2.corsair.com/configurator/new_configurator_product_results.aspx?sc=&id=6109603

which one I should follow? or should I get the non Pro version CMZ8GX3M2A1866C9 instead? what's the difference between those two besides the heatsink shape (and Pro price is a little higher here). Pro runs cooler maybe coz the heatsink :p ? they're the same speed-wise I believe

CPU is i5-4690k if that's matter. I heard Pro is better for Haswell Refresh?

Thank you
 
The reason compatible memory is sometimes not listed is because it may not have (yet) been tested with specific motherboards. In this case, Asus did test the memory with their motherboard, but Corsair have not (yet) tested their memory with the Asus motherboard.

As long as at least ONE manufacturer lists the memory as being compatible, then the memory should be OK.