How does computer memory (RAM) work?

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   andrew savageposted 12 years ago

   How does computer memory (RAM) work?

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   Thief12posted 12 years ago

   First, computer memory (RAM) is a type of temporary storage that holds data that is active, being used in the moment. For example, whenever you turn on your computer and Windows starts, the RAM is holding Windows itself, and any other program you might have configured to start when the computer boots up (i.e. antivirus, messenger programs, etc.) Every time you open another application, it takes up more space of your RAM. When you turn off the computer, RAM is wiped out, until you turn the PC back on again.
   
   RAM works as an integrated circuit, basically a small board with storage chips on it. The computer and the operating system are programmed to allocate space on those chips for each application that the user accesses.

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   techknowledgehubposted 12 years ago

   First, computer memory (RAM) called Random Access memory..Its  temporary storage used to store data that is active or you can say running on PC, and apps running are using that data. For eg. if you are creating a word file or editing a picture in paint then whatever you are writing in word file or changing to your picture is stores in RAM. When you finishes editing and command save to your word file or image then all data from RAM will be wipe out.. Every time you open another application, it takes more of your RAM space. When you turn off the computer, RAM is wiped out completely..
   
   RAM works as an integrated circuit, its a small board with storage chips. The computer and the operating system are programmed to allocate spaces on those chips for each application that user accesses.
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