Memory

Memory

1. Virtual Memory

   • used if you run out of space in RAM
   • causes your computer to slow down as the buses have to keep on moving back and forth between hdd and ram

2. RAM

   • Stands for RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
   • volatile
     • loses it's contents when it loses power
   • DRAM
     • dynamic RAM
   • SRAM
     • static RAM

3. ROM

   • Read Only Memory
   • Cannot be written to
   • non - volatile
     • keeps it's contents when it has no power source

4. Flash

   • an electronic form of computer that is non - volatile

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