2006-11-25 04:07:07 · 12 answers · asked by Ty H 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Random Access Memory
The simple definition is that it's the thing that stores temporary information in your computer for easy access (say the world environment of a video game) so that your computer doesn't have to access everything from hard drive, which takes a lot longer.
RAM is cleared everytime you shut down. No computer will run w/o RAM and nowadays, you generally need at least 128mb (megabytes) of RAM to just run your operating system and at least 256mb if you plan to do anything more intensive than web surfing and checking e-mails.
2006-11-25 04:18:51 · answer #1 · answered by Target Acquired 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The point of RAM is that it's about 1000 times faster than accessing the hard drive. So if you're running a program and all the data it needs is stored in RAM, it'll be much faster. That's why you want as much RAM as possible.
2006-11-25 12:12:03 · answer #2 · answered by zak_track 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Random access memory (usually known by its acronym, RAM) is a type of data store used in computers that allows the stored data to be accessed in any order — that is, at random, not just in sequence. In contrast, other types of memory devices (such as magnetic tapes, disks, and drums) can access data on the storage medium only in a predetermined order due to constraints in their mechanical design.
Generally, RAM in a computer is considered main memory or primary storage: the working area used for loading, displaying and manipulating applications and data. This type of RAM is usually in the form of integrated circuits (ICs). These are commonly called memory sticks or RAM sticks because they are manufactured as small circuit boards with plastic packaging and are about the size of a few sticks of chewing gum. Most personal computers have slots for adding and replacing memory sticks.
Most RAM can be both written to and read from, so "RAM" is often used interchangeably with "read-write memory." In this sense, RAM is the "opposite" of ROM, but in a more true sense, of sequential access memory.
2006-11-25 12:13:30 · answer #3 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM is teh temporarry memory on a computer the stuf that gets erased if you quit a program or everytime you shut off a computer
2006-11-25 12:14:49 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Sam ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Random access memory. It is the memory that the computer uses to actively process with as opposed to store files.
2006-11-25 12:11:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ram is random access memory.
Its a stick of memory that stores temporary data on you computer.
2006-11-25 12:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by m_s_m_24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-11-25 12:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by zack77766 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's random access memory. the more your computer has the faster it will be and it's operations will be smoother. it's temporary memory used by your computer when it's performing functions. put as much as you can into your computer and you'll have much fewer problems and be much more satisfied.
2006-11-25 12:13:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Important component to run your computer. It is inform of a stick. if you are looking to upgrade then check memoryupgrade.com
2006-11-25 12:08:42 · answer #9 · answered by jay s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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information that is lost when the power is switched of. it is volatile
2006-11-29 12:07:31 · answer #10 · answered by lali_albanian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋