Storage

Storage

1. ROM - Also known as Read Only Memory.

   • ROM stores all storage and cannot be removed.
     • Disadvantages of CD ROM are - The memory is slow and the CD's get easily scratched.
       • CD-ROM Storage can hold up to 800MB

2. RAM - Also known as Random Access Memory

   • RAM stores frequently used program instructions what makes it load faster in the future.
     • RAM Stores data until PC (Personal Computer) is turned off.
       • RAM Can have multiple amounts of memory and more when inserting more RAM Into the PC.

3. The Solid state drive saves persistent data and can not break as easy as there is no moving parts throughout the state drive.

4. Hard Disk Drive is just like the Solid State Drive but includes moving parts within the drive, The disk spins as it is saving and processing memory, The hard disk drive also has more memory then the Solid State Drive

   • The Hard Disk Drive uses magnetic storage to store and retrieve digital information.

5. The Optical Drive is used for writing and reading disks and then sending the information to the Optical Drive