RAM and ROM

This is basic info about RAM and ROM

1. Ram and Rom b y: Ahmet and Joaquin

2. ROM Read only memory It is a permanent type of memory. Its content are not lost when the power supply is switched off. When the computer gets switched on, all the information comes from the ROM memory to switch on the computer. ROM stores all the application which is needed to boot the computer initially. So with ROM you don't need to do the things you have already done, you can save it and you won't have to do it again. The ROM memory allows the user to read the information on the computer. It's used to store the start-up instructions for a computer

3. Here are images of ROM memory.

4. RAM WHAT IS RAM? RAM: Random-access memory. It is a temporarily store of information. It is one of the most important components in all devices, from PCs, smartphones and game consoles. Without RAM, doing anything would be much slower. A RAM can easily be replaced. The cost depends on the memory. If it has more memory it is more expensive (15-100€) RAM Image of the component Inside the computer

5. Quiz about ROM and RAM QUESTIONS: What is RAM? A long term memory A short term memory A software Is RAM an external or internal component? What is the difference between RAM and ROM? ROM Is it a permanent type of memory or a temporary type of memory?

6. ANSWERS: 2. 3. 4

7. KEY POINTS RAM There are different kinds of RAM. The most common now is DDR-RAM. There are different brands and memories: Kingston, Corsair Memories: 1GB-32GB for general use 4GB is plenty but for video games you need more like 32GB. Kingston RAM Corsair RAM

8. Volatile memory Volatile memory, in contrast to non-volatile memory, is computer memory that requires power to maintain the stored information; it retains its contents while powered on but when the power is interrupted, the stored data is quickly lost. Volatile memory has several uses including as primary storage.

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