Computer Parts 3

Primary Storage

RAM (random access memory)

Secondary Storage

HDD, SSD

Primary Storage

RAM, computers can only work with information when it's in the RAM, temporary storage

Secondary Storage

HDD, SSD, computers cannot work with this information, permanent storage

Flash Memory

Secondary Storage

Flash Memory vs Hard Drive

Flash is more portable, faster, more durable, more expensive than hard drive

Primary Storage VS Secondary Storage

Primary: Data erased when computer turns off, smaller, expensive. Secondary: doesn't erase data when computer turns off, less expensive, slower