- Cache (located on the CPU)
- RAM (located on the CPU)
- ROM (located on the CPU)
- Flash Memory/SSD (Secondary/ Backing Storage)
Memory is data saved on computer it can be permanent or temporary
Notes
RAM can vary from 2-16 GB
Cache Capacity is usually somewhere between 64 Kb and 8 MB
ROM holds the BIOS in the computer
ROM cant be changed
RAM runs open programs
Flash Memory doesn't need power to store its contents
Volatile
When the power is shut off the content is lost
Examples of volatile
1. RAM
2. Cache
Non volatile
when the power is off the content is stable
Examples of non volatile
1.ROM (Stores BIOS)
2.Flash memory
- RAM (located on the CPU)
- ROM (located on the CPU)
- Flash Memory/SSD (Secondary/ Backing Storage)
Memory is data saved on computer it can be permanent or temporary
Notes
RAM can vary from 2-16 GB
Cache Capacity is usually somewhere between 64 Kb and 8 MB
ROM holds the BIOS in the computer
ROM cant be changed
RAM runs open programs
Flash Memory doesn't need power to store its contents
Volatile
When the power is shut off the content is lost
Examples of volatile
1. RAM
2. Cache
Non volatile
when the power is off the content is stable
Examples of non volatile
1.ROM (Stores BIOS)
2.Flash memory
Virtual Memory
When you open a program on your computer it is ran in RAM. But what if you run out of RAM? That's where virtual storage comes in. it combines your RAM with Temporary space on your hard drive or SSD to compensate for the lack of RAM
When you open a program on your computer it is ran in RAM. But what if you run out of RAM? That's where virtual storage comes in. it combines your RAM with Temporary space on your hard drive or SSD to compensate for the lack of RAM