RAM
Short for Random Access Memory, RAM, also known as main memory or system memory, is a term commonly used to describe the memory within a computer. Unlike ROM, RAM is a volatile memory and requires power; if power is lost, all data is also lost. Below is an example image of a 512MB DIMM memory stick.
Over the evolution of computers their has been several different variations of RAM used in computer. Some of the more common examples are: DIMM, RIMM, SIMM, SO-DIMM, and SOO-RIMM.
- Computer memory help and support.
- Computer RAM diagram.
- Determining how much RAM is installed and available.
- Additional information with installing computer hardware.
Also see: DIMM, Dynamic storage, Memory, Memory definitions, Primary storage, RDRAM, SIMM, SDRAM, Volatile memory