Memory (Computer)
Computer memory is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently. For example, Random Access Memory (RAM), a memory that stores information on an integrated circuit. Moreover, the term memory is usually used as a shorthand for physical memory, which refers to the actual chips capable of holding data. Some computers also use virtual memory, which expands physical memory onto a hard disk. Every computer comes with a certain amount of physical memory, usually referred to as main memory or RAM. You can think of main memory as an array of boxes, each of which can hold a single byte of information.
1. Primary Memory / Volatile Memory.
2. Secondary Memory / Non Volatile Memory.
Computer memory is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently. For example, Random Access Memory (RAM), a memory that stores information on an integrated circuit. Moreover, the term memory is usually used as a shorthand for physical memory, which refers to the actual chips capable of holding data. Some computers also use virtual memory, which expands physical memory onto a hard disk. Every computer comes with a certain amount of physical memory, usually referred to as main memory or RAM. You can think of main memory as an array of boxes, each of which can hold a single byte of information.
Types of Computer Memory:
Memory is the best essential element of a computer because computer can’t perform simple tasks. The performance of computer mainly based on memory and CPU. Memory is internal storage media of computer that has several names such as majorly categorized into two types, Main memory and Secondary memory.1. Primary Memory / Volatile Memory.
2. Secondary Memory / Non Volatile Memory.
