Random Access Memory (RAM): Explained.

 

Random Access Memory (RAM):

            RAM stands for Random Access Memory. It is similar to a computer's hard drive. The RAM also stores data however the RAM generally has lower data capacities than hard drives. The RAM stores certain data temporarily for easy access. The computer can access data faster from RAM than it can for a hard drive so certain files are temporarily saved on the RAM. So in fact we can sort of comparing the hard drive and RAM to the human brain. The hard drive is our long-term memory and the RAM is our short zone. So what sort of file does our computer saves the RAM for quick access when we start a program on our computer? The computer will copy some files necessary for the running of the program from the hard drive to the RAM. Games also use RAM. When a game’s loading screen is on, all the game is doing is copying the necessary files from the level. During loading, the game copies the files from the hard drive into the RAM temporarily. The RAM can be accessed quicker than the hard drive so the game doesn't stutter much if we left the data stored on the hard drive then it will take too long to load up the files for the game such as the character and the surrounding. As soon as you quit the game or finish the level, the game deletes the data stored temporarily onto the RAM. RAM is faster than the hard drive as data can be accessed in random order. Hence the name Random Access Memory on a hard drive, the data is accessed sequentially which is slower. So we have mentioned how RAM is quicker to access in more complex terminology. It has a faster read and writes speed.

                                       

 

That’s all about the basics of the RAM. Hope that you liked it.

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