| RAM or Random Access Memory of the computer | | | | performance of the computer. That way you would |
| enables the PC to temporarily store all the data in it, so | | | | be able to multitask and you would not have to wait |
| that the one does not have to go to the CPU again | | | | for the computer to respond every time you click on |
| and again to retrieve information. If the PC had to do | | | | the buttons. The speed of the system can just do so |
| that frequently then there would not have been any | | | | well that there would not be any problems in |
| speed imparted to the system and the PC would have | | | | multitasking on your system at all. |
| slowed down dramatically. RAM in that respect | | | | The other forms of RAM that are used in the system |
| performs the same function that is performed by the | | | | are SRAM that stands for Static Random Access |
| brain in human body. It enables the data to be made | | | | Memory. SRAM is much faster than the DRAM but it |
| more usable for the computer. Imagine having all the | | | | is also very much expensive than it as well. VRAM is |
| memories stored in the brain without the brain having | | | | still another form of RAM that stands for Video |
| the capacity to remember if the memories are there | | | | Random Access Memory. This kind of memory is |
| or not, or even if they are there what do they pertain | | | | basically used for video cards and as memory for the |
| to? Similarly the PC RAM performs the same function | | | | monitors or as on board video memory for monitors. |
| of temporarily remembering the data stored in the | | | | Now; one has to consider about the method of |
| system and making it readily available in order to | | | | functionality of the same. When one clicks on the |
| increase the efficiency of the users and also enabling | | | | programme, the CPU retraces the data back from the |
| the computer to not slow down or compromise on its | | | | hard disk and stores it into the RAM of your system. |
| productivity. | | | | On accessing another program, it piles the same |
| So the basic functionality of RAM has been explained | | | | information on top of the previous command. That is |
| above, and on the basis of utility there are many kinds | | | | where the effectiveness of the RAM comes into |
| of RAM that are available. There is DRAM, which | | | | being, the higher the amount of RAM the more would |
| stands for Dynamic Random Access memory; which | | | | be the amount of applications that would be able to |
| is the common most form of memory that is available | | | | run simultaneously and efficiently. However it has to be |
| in the market. DRAM memory manufacturerssay that | | | | considered that RAM does not have the capacity to |
| this kind of memory is able to impart efficiency to the | | | | retain the information once the system is shut down, |
| computer as the speed of the computer increases | | | | therefore in case any mishap happens then you should |
| and the users are able to open multiple functionalities | | | | be able to take stock of the situation and have saved |
| at the same time without impacting the speed and the | | | | data with yourself. |