Wats Ram as in computers?

Answer 1

Random Access Memory is where the programs are running. The size is usually 256mb to about 2 gb. The hard drive is where programs and files are stored when they are not being used. The size is usually 50gb to over 100gb.

Answer 2

RAM is a term left over from the good old days when some forms of data storage could only be accessed by loading in a bunch of data sequentially. Being able to get at any of the data was important so Random Access Memory had some meaning. Today, virtually all memory and other storage is random access, so it is just a jargon term, like ROM is Read Only Memory (also random access) and CD-ROM is Compact Disk - Read Only Memory even though the term often now refers to disks that can be written and rewritten. Because it is unpronounceable RWM (read write memory) never became popular.

Answer 3

RAM stand for Random Access Memory. There are three levels of storage in terms of computer hardware.

level 1= On Die Cache. This will be somewhere between 512kb to 4MB. This memory is built directly into the processor itself to hold instructions and data that are about to be processed.

level 2= This is where the RAM is. RAM has direct circuits to the processor allowing for extremely fast transfer of large amounts of data. The more RAM you have the better your system will run. More RAM can help your computer be more stabile (crash less), multi-task (run multiple programs at the same time), and provide smoother performance (better frame rates in video games).

level 3= Hard Drive/CD/Floppy disk. This level is for permanent storage.

RAM is considered to be "dynamic" storage. This means that when the power is cut (the computer turned off), the contents of RAM are emptied completely. This is why restarting your computer may fix a problem. A program was not configured correctly when loaded from level 3 to level 2. Restarting will empty the RAM (and the bad configuration) and force the computer to load the program into RAM again.

RAM transfers data to the processor via the Front Side Bus (FSB). this rating will be in Mhz and indicated on the RAM packaging. The FSB are the circuits between your RAM and your processor. A trick companies like Dell, Compaq, HP, and other large computer manufacturers will use is to sell you a processor capable of working with 667Mhz RAM, but install RAM that runs at 533Mhz. If the website does not indicate the speed of the RAM itself, be sure to call or email them to ask about the speed of the RAM chips.

There have been several types of RAM over the years, but the most popular today is Double Data Rate (DDR). DDR RAM can transfer as much data as the FSB will allow twice in each processor cycle. This essentially doubles the speed of the RAM as it can take in and dish out twice the data it previously could. DDR chips have the ability to be mis-matched in terms of speed (i.e. you can have a 533Mhz and a 667Mhz RAM chip installed at the same time). The faster chip will be clocked down to match the slower RAM chip. Note that mis-matching speed has been attributed to system instability and is not recommended (I have done this myself and have not noticed any ill effects. Other's have not had such good luck. Exercise this option at your own risk.)

Anything else about RAM youd like to know?

Answer 4

Random Access Memory, it is used to store info that is recalled fast like when you need to open a program it is in ram, because there is no need to save it all on the hard drive.



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Answer 5

stands for Random Access Memory

a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly; that is, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computers and other devices, such as printers.

easier..it's a storage place

Answer 6

Random access memory

Answer 7

random access memory, ram, temporary storage for files you have open, say you open word, it is loaded from your harddrive into ram,