What is computer memory?

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No computing device can't work without RAM installed. Even an ordinary pocket calculator holds in its memory the entered numbers and calculation results, especially if we are talking about a full-fledged computer. Unfortunately, modern users don't always want to know the device your electronic assistant. This is the trend development always strives to effectively solve tasks, and not delve into the specifics of the work equipment. Therefore, this article is primarily intended for inquisitive owners of computers who want to expand their horizons and learn what is computer memory and how it happens.

Many beginners will be surprised, but the computer and the laptop has only a memory. Remember: just one single type! Going to the electronics store and asking the consultant to show the computer's memory, you should not wait to counter leading questions like “what” (in the future), as demonstration showcases with the memory modules.

Physically, RAM consists of a series of chips placed on the plate of the PCB is rectangular in shape, called “memory”. On one side of the plate located sliding copper contacts, allowing you to insert the module into the socket of the motherboard of the computer. In some cases, the chips themselves are not visible as hidden under the metal of «clothes» protecting them from accidental contact and damage from static discharge, also increases the mechanical strength and, of course, «clothes» performs functions of a radiator, removing heat from the hot chips. Computer memory different type (SDRAM, DDR, DDR2 and 3), the presence of a correction unit of the ECC, form factor (for notebooks insert size reduced) and the volume in gigabytes. Of course, this also can be attributed to the firm-the developer.

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The computer memory is used to temporarily store the results of the work of the CPU, all programs run in its entirety. After power off, all data contained in it are lost. With the exception of sleep mode S3. For this reason, RAM is volatile. With certain reservations, the RAM can be compared to human memory.

In addition to it, various sources often point to the non-volatile memory of the computer. Although the word “memory” for such devices are applicable only in part and not entirely correct, to talk about her need. It is obvious that the data stored here is not lost when power cut. A vivid example – a hard disk (Winchester). He is a distant relative of the familiar to many cassettes with magnetic tape. Of course, the film in it, but magnetized the recording head surface remains. Installing programs and operating system running on the partitions. Other media, which sometimes use the term “memory” is the familiar compact disc.

Still, these devices is better not to call memory. By analogy, one can compare it with a notebook in the hands of man, and the book, of course, no one would call “memory”.

All of the above applies to the actually existing devices. But besides them there are system memory. It is a whole volume of cells generated from the installed in the computer memory. For example, connect two module of 2 GB each – in the amount of system memory is 4 GB. The term is also sometimes used in a narrower sense, which involves specifying the bits used by the operating system: even if you installed 4 GB a 32-bit operating system allows you to work with only 3.25 GB. Versions 64-bit available a lot more, but that's another topic…

Speaking about increase computer memory involve increasing the amount of RAM, not hard drive. It's that simple.


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