PC Storage

PC Storage

1. RAM

   • Disadvantages
     • Volatile
     • Short Term
   • Advantages
     • Read and write
   • Stores Data for open programs
   • Mordern day
     • 4 --> 16GB

2. ROM

   • Advantages
     • Non-volatile
   • Disadvantages
     • Read only
   • Stores The BIOS
     • Basic Programs for PC
       • EG. How to turn on

3. Solid State Drives

   • Advantages
     • Faster than Magnetic drives.
     • More durable due to no moving parts
   • Disadvantages
     • More Expensive that magnetic drives.

4. Magnetic/Hard disk drive

   • Disadvantages
     • less durable than SSD because of moving parts
   • Advantages
     • Much cheaper than SSD
     • Much larger storage capacity.

5. Optical

   • Advantages
     • Small, and easy to transport
     • come in different types.
       • CD
       • DVD
       • blu-ray
   • Disadvantages
     • Can Be Scratched easily

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