RandomAccessMemory
RandomAccessMemory (RAM) is a form of computer memory that allows data to be read or written in roughly the same time, regardless of its location. It serves as the system's short-term, volatile storage, holding the instructions and data the CPU uses. RAM loses its contents when power is removed, unlike non-volatile storage such as flash memory or disk drives.
RAM generally comprises dynamic RAM (DRAM) and static RAM (SRAM). DRAM stores each bit as charge on
Modern RAM follows standards such as SDRAM and DDR generations (DDR4, DDR5). Modules come as DIMMs for
RAM capacity is measured in bytes, typically gigabytes for personal computers. Performance depends on capacity, speed
Because RAM is volatile, data must be reloaded from non-volatile storage after power loss. RAM size and