what is the difference between 1GB memory and 80 GB on the hard drive? is 1GB enough memory?

Answer 1

Think of the 1 GB of memory as the top of your desk and the hard drive as your file cabinet.
When you want to work on a file you take it out of your file cabinet, (in a computer, you only take out a copy, the original remains on the drive) and put it on your desk.
The computer takes a copy from the drive and loads it into memory. When you use the file, adding or changing the information then save it, the computer copies the changed file back to the drive, replacing the data that was previously stored there.
That is the same as when you move a file from a file cabinet to your desk, work on the file by adding new information or removing information from the file folder then returning the file folder to the filing cabinet.
If you are not into a lot of graphics etc. an 80 GB hard Drive is probably OK. But having said that, you can probably get a 200 GB drive for only a few dollars more. Ask your supplier about an upgrade.
The 1GB of memory should meet all your needs.

Answer 2

Basically, the 80 GB hard drive memory is like long-term storage, and the 1 GB memory is like short-term storage.

The 80 GB hard drive is used for storing all the information that the computer could possibly need, but it takes a relatively long time for the computer to access the information.

The 1 GB memory is used for storing information that the computer needs at the moment because the kind of memory used in the 1 GB memory is accessible to the computer faster, but costs more money. Also, the 1 GB memory needs constant power to store information, so everything in the 1 GB gets erased when the power goes off.

1 GB is enough memory for most people.

Answer 3

think of it as your brain having long term memory and short term memory.
The 1GB is the short term memory--the stuff you need to know and have available to you while you are using it...things like how to read is always there, but how to do math problems would only be used when you are doing a math problem and then put away until the next time you need to do a math problem. This is the short term memory--the stuff you have that you are constantly thinking about.
The long term memory is the stuff that you have learned, but you only pull out the stuff when you need it. That would be the 80 GBS on your hard drive. You always have it there, but you only pull it out to use it when necessary. In terms of your brain, riding a bicycle may be an example. You may know how to use it since you were a little kid, but you only do it when you are riding a bike. Just like the programs on your computer, they are resting on that 80 gbs of hard drive, but when you need the file or the thing you are working on, you put it in your 1GB, working memory until you can put it away and store it until you need it, or let it go when you are done.
The 80 GBs is long term, file storage...the 1GB is accessed when you need it, while you are using it, and you put it away when you are done...
1Gb is a terrific amount of RAM memory for a pc. and the 80 GB of hard drive space will do great for a long time, depending on what you use your system for.
Hope this helps!

Answer 4

hey

the 80 gb is the memory on the harddirve. 80 gb isnt really much but you can still save things on there.

1 gb memory is the speed that the information is being accessed.
512 memory is the minimum you should have. 1 gb is just above.

to be quite honest with you 1 gb is enough and is fast but if you get something like a 150gb or above hardrive then you are going to have to settle with 2gb memory. that will support the weight of the hardrive. if you hardrive is 10 000 rpm then 1 gb memory wont be enough.

if you have 2 512 memory cards then 1 gb wont be enough

it is your decision but i would settle with 2gb knowing that i have extra performance.

Answer 5

In car terms:
1 GB of memory is used to store stuff temporarily in use on your PC, (like internet explorer when you are surfing), it is like your highway.
80 GB of hard drive space is where you store what you have done and where all your stuff that is loaded on the computer stays when it is off. It is like your garage.
1GB is great for most people, probably more than you need unless you do very graphics intensive stuff, like games, or video editing. Enjoy

Answer 6

Ram is active memory on the computer motherboard, and a hard drive is like a storage cabinet for your computer.

1GB of ram is enough for most applications. That is most applications not all, and be mindful that it is more that most computers ship new with.

Answer 7

Sounds good....
1GB of RAM will give your PC overall good performance.
80GB harddrive is where everything is saved, pictures, music windows....

Answer 8

80GB hard drive is store inside of your computer, and 1GB memory, you can take it anywhere.

Answer 9

What are you comparing what to here? ! gig is 1/80th of 80 gigs! Is 1 gig enough to do what?