2006-12-07 22:43:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
RAM stands for Random Access Memory. RAM provides space for your computer to read and write data to be accessed by the CPU (central processing unit). When people refer to a computer's memory, they usually mean its RAM.
New computers typically come with at least 256 megabytes (MB) of RAM installed, and can be upgraded to 512MB or even a gigabyte or more.
If you add more RAM to your computer, you reduce the number of times your CPU must read data from your hard disk. This usually allows your computer to work considerably faster, as RAM is many times faster than a hard disk.
RAM is volatile, so data stored in RAM stays there only as long as your computer is running. As soon as you turn the computer off, the data stored in RAM disappears.
When you turn your computer on again, your computer's boot firmware (called BIOS on a PC) uses instructions stored semi-permanently in ROM chips to read your operating system and related files from the disk and load them back into RAM.
2006-12-07 22:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by Dev 2 · 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.
2006-12-08 06:52:54 · answer #2 · answered by Mikhil M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ram is a card in you pc,whih manage the speed of your computer,if your ram is low like 64 than your computer can't open a lot of files in the same time as opening files need free space in your ram,Also you can't open games like GTA4 or FIFA2003,4,5,6 because they need a large space from your ram.the only solution to buy a ram 256 or 512,and you can also try programs like (freeram).download it from www.download.com
2006-12-08 06:54:06 · answer #3 · answered by abdo hamza 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM stands for random access memory, it's memor that your computer use, if you want to increase it, you can buy memory chips at your local computer store and then install then in your computer.
2006-12-08 06:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by lomatar1186 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RAM stands for Random Access Memory.YOu can upgrade your pc to have a RAM of 1GB
2006-12-08 06:56:28 · answer #5 · answered by Lexi_leavin a mark behind. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is the memory that your computer uses to temporarily store data. It is installed inside your box and comes in different sizes.
2006-12-08 06:50:34 · answer #6 · answered by mat_deane 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
buy a new RAM module
2006-12-08 07:48:40 · answer #7 · answered by Roi k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋