Explain the term computer memory..
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RAM is a type of memory, but more broadly, it's a tool the computer uses to perform its tasks more efficiently. Hard drives, flash drives, and CD-ROMs are examples of cheap storage that is slow to access; RAM is more expensive but works very quickly. Your computer is constantly accessing RAM as it performs its tasks. Additionally, depending on the age and brand of processor, you may have multiple types of RAM performing similar tasks at the same time.
RAM comes in varying speeds, sizes, and formats so you need to make sure when buying RAM to match up what you purchase with what you need. Additionally, because of the speed, minor differences between manufacturers can create compatibility problems, so do your best to check compatibility before purchasing. In general, "faster" RAM allows your machine to work more quickly, and "more" RAM allows your machine to do more tasks at once. As with every machine, there is going to be a bottleneck which may or may not be the RAM; also, as with every machine, more modern uses require more and more resources.
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- Computer memory is a generic term for all of the different types of data storage technology that a computer may use, including RAM, ROM, and flash memory.
- Some types of computer memory are designed to be very fast, meaning that the central processing unit (CPU) can access data stored there very quickly.