What is RAM? All of the pcs I see online only tell me how much system memory there is and hard drive space.?

Question

Someone told me I need so much RAM? How should I know the RAM if the specs for all the computers ( atleast those I have looked at online ) don't even have the word RAM in the descriptions

So far only one person has told me what RAM has to do with system memory or hard drive space. I know what it stands for. Just tell me how it relates to the actual specs given by the computer company.

Answer 1

Ram, by definition, IS the system Random Access (system) Memory.

Answer 2

RAM is random access memory. There are usually two types of memory the specs of the computer contain. One is the hard drive memory, which you seem to know what it is. The second is ram. It easy to figure out which one it is, its the one that is smaller number. Usually computer have 512 mb or some of them go as much 1 GB or 2 GB. For windows XP you need at leat 256 but the optimal is 512mb. If you play many games or run many programs at the same time, getting a total of 1GB of ram for the system is optimal. RAM is the place where all of these program reside while running. So when you don't have enough RAM, the computer swaps between the Hard Drive and RAM since, when there is not enough RAM to fit everything in. SO this can slow down the computer significantly.

So to answer the question, the System Memory is usually refered to the RAM, it is primary memory, a place where "stuff happens", HD is to store long term data. RAM is there to store the data you need now, which includes program and games and Operating Systen, etc. And if you are still confused, just go by the smaller numbers like I described above.

Answer 3

RAM=Random Access Memory

Answer 4

RAM is the memory a computer has that allows you to run programs. Also called Random Access Memory. You should see somewhere in the specs something that reads:Up to 2GB of Dual Channel 667MHz DDR2 memory ......Memory 512MB DDR SDRAM at 400MHz... The GB or MB describes the amount of memory, the Mhz describes how fast it will run on the computer.

Answer 5

RAM stands for Random Access Memory, basically a temporary storage area for information and programs. The more the better. There are also different subclasses of ram, such as DDR SDRAM, DRAM, ect, and different layouts of the actual memory chips (SIMM, DIMM, SODIMM). Generally some of the highest output chips in speed and module size are the DDRSDRAM chips. Those are relativly inexpensive also, for future upgrades.

Answer 6

Ram stands for Random Access Memory.It is also called system memory.Rams come as chips about 5 inches long and you can see those Ram chips in your motherboard near the cpu fan.there are 3 ram slots in which ram chips are fixed and those are parrell slots.
The capacity is depend on what purpose you use your the pc.for gamers much ram is recommended (about 1GB).for normal works 512 MB is enough.Now common ram chips are DDR1 and DDR2 which differs in speed.

Answer 7

Random Acess Memory

Answer 8

RAM makes the computer be able to proccess more programs at once

it speeds up your computer. u should have 256 RAM for average user. 512 MB RAM for multitasking.

RAM stands for Random Access Memory

go with computers that have a lot of RAM

Answer 9

RAM: Random Access Memory.
Stored inside your computer.
You can get RAM at most stores, it is easy to upgrade.

Requirements can be found on the box for the program you are trying to run.

Hard Drive: Storage unit located inside computer
Look on box for the space you need...
Stores your programs and applications and files.

Answer 10

Read access memory. if you are running xp you need at least 512mb for it to run effectively. MS says 256mb but i like 512 as a minimum