System Memory Lesson 001: General Terms

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Random Access Memory (RAM) / System Memory

Used to load applications and files into a temporary or non-persistent, fast storage area. Slower than cache memory, but faster than HDDs or SSDs.

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Does data stay inside of RAM / System Memory when the system is powered off?

No.

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What is considered one of the cheapest and fastest ways to increase system performance?

Upgrading or adding more RAM to the system.

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How much RAM do most office stations need?

16 GB.

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How much RAM is needed for gaming setups?

32GB / 64 GB of RAM.

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What is the drawback of using virtual memory?

Virtual memory can slow down the system since HDDs and SSDs are much slower than physical RAM modules.