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No, a computer uses RAM (Random Axcess Memory) to function. RAM also determines the speed of you're computer; the more RAM the faster he computer.
The -5 volt is used in the dynamic RAM chip for Memory Refresh
A normal stock computer will not be able to even start up without RAM, since it won't pass the POST.
A restarting of the computer will completely clear the random memory (RAM) whereas just logging off will mostly clear the RAM. From a performance aspect, restart is better than logoff. If you're concerned about security, both are equal.
Yes, without RAM your computer would not turn on.
No. A computer needs at least 512mb of ram to operate, and 2gb of ram to operate efficiently. RAM is a necessity in order to do anything on your computer. If you try to boot your computer without the RAM, your computer will generate a blue-screen and be stuck in a boot-loop, restarting it self and generating the same blue screen over, and over, and over, and over, and over until you force it to power off.
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RAM is essential for many things, it can determine how many programs you can run at once without your computer slowing down.
Much faster than it would be without it.
The computer most likely will not boot,RAM is how data gets from point a to point b, if theres no highway for data to travel(RAM) how can the computer boot?
That's impossible ! Your computer has a fixed amount of RAM. You cannot increase the amount without purchasing larger capacity chips.