If you run out of RAM, your computer can start running very slow, give you error messages or even stop responding all together. Once you run out of physical memory, your computer will attempt to swap things out of the RAM and into virtual memory. If the page file grows to its maximum allowed size, you will likely start getting out of memory errors. If you do not close programs and release some memory, you may experience some lock ups and need to reboot.
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What does RAM mean on the computer?
ram means how fast your computer runs.
When your computer runs out of ram does it borrow space from the CPU?
If your computer runs out of ram it will use virtual memory, essentially meaning it will borrow space from the hard drive.
When your computer runs out of RAM the operayinf system borrows space from the CPU true or false?
False. If the computer runs out of RAM, it borrows space from the hard drive.
What happens when you add more RAM to your computer?
It will be hang.
Can more ram needed when computer runs out of ram?
Adding RAM (Random Access Memory) depends on how many RAM Slots your computer has. If you have an empty slot or can upgrade RAM in existing slots, yes you can upgrade your RAM.
What happens to contents of ram when computer is shut off?
The contents of RAM are lost when power is cut.
The factors that affect the speed at which the computer runs are RAM and?
ROM
What happens to your computer when the amount of RAM is very small?
It becomes slow.
What happens to anything in the RAM when you turn off your computer?
RAM is temporray storage for aplacations that are cerently open when power is off RAM is reset
When a computer is turned off what happens to data stored in RAM?
The information stored in RAM is lost after power is switched off.
What happens if the computer is started without RAM?
The BIOS will generate an error message.
How does RAM influence the over all performance of the computer?
It's like brain of humans, more RAM more speed. RAM is where all applications which runs on computer stored, if it has more memory, more performance
What happens to a data file in RAM if your computer loses power?
A data file in RAM when your computer loses power just goes away forever. It cannot be retrieved, because RAM is a temporary spot, not a permanent one.
What happens if you boot up a PC without any RAM installed?
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?
Installing addons and toolbars can slow down computer?
True... add-ons and/or toolbars are loaded into memory (RAM)... The less RAM you have available to the computer's processor - the slower the computer runs.
What is the ram of sa computer?
The amount of RAM depends on the computer.
Will a computer function without ram?
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.
When your computer runs out of RAM the operating system borrows space from the CPU true or false?
False
When the computer runs out of RAM the operating system borrows space from what?
When computer runs out of RAM, it starts swapping things on your hard disk. So, your HDD acts as a virtual memory. But it is a slow process. You can use USB flash drive too as it is much faster.
What is an RAM speed?
RAM speed is how fast your computer goes. The more RAM, the faster your computer.
How do the size of RAM effect the computer?
More RAM => faster computer
What does a ram do for a computer?
it justifies how powerfull you computer, the bigger the ram the better
Your computer runs on ddr ram can you use a videocard that has 512mb ddr2 ram?
As long as you have the expansion slot (PCI, APG, PCI-Ex) available; Yes you can.
What happens when POST is completed correctly and the computer starts up?
It searches for an operating system and loads it into RAM.
What happens yo the data in RAM when the computer is switched off?
the information is lost after power is switched off.
