The ram is a hardware component of a computer, it is the internal memory of the computer. It is the short-term memory of the computer. RAM is measured in MB or GB. RAM is installed on the motherboard in the memory slots. The average motherboard will have between 2 and 4 memory slots. When you click a program to run, it needs to be loaded into ram first.
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF RAMS
1. DYNAMIC RAM
2. STATIC RAM
DYNAMIC RAM: -
Dynamic random-access memory dynamic RAM or DRAM. DRAM is a volatile memory that stores bits of data in transistors.
STATIC RAM: -
Static random-access memory Static RAM or SRAM. Static ram requires multiple transistors to store one bit. Static ram takes up more space. SRAM can hold only a small amount of data.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DYNAMIC RAM AND STATIC RAM
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DRAM |
SRAM |
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DRAM can hold much more data |
SRAM can hold only a small amount of data |
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DRAM consumes more power |
SRAM consumes less power, especially in idle |
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DRAM Delivers slower performance |
Static ram delivers faster access times |
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Dynamic ram requires less space |
Static ram takes up more space |
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Dynamic ram requires one transistor and one capacitor to store one bit |
Static ram requires multiple transistors to store one bit |
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Dynamic ram must be continuously refreshed |
Static ram does not require refreshing |