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What is Memory?
RAM ( Random Access Memory ) is a type of computer memory that can be used randomly, ram is the most common type of memory found in computers and printers.
Accessing data stored in ram is much quicker than accessing to the data directly that is stored on the harddrive, it allows a computer to run much faster
What type is RAM?
Ram is a type of volatile memory, meaning it looks all its data if there is no power, this makes it faster as the programs on the operating system data aren't stored permanently in RAM.
Ram Sizes
There's a lot of ram sizes but a lot of common ones start at 16mb all the way to 1 or 2gb, more powerful computers have over 8gb of memory as it is needed to support the users demands.