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It is faster to access RAM than the Hard Drive in a computer, this is why lots of RAM is good, as the computer can store more data on it that is being used so it can be accessed and thus run faster.

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What is segmentation in computer memory?

memory segmentation is the process of dividing the computer memory into different overlapping segments.


What is static and dynamic memory?

A computer is built to contain two kinds of memory. There is static memory, which stays in the computer after it is powered off. Then there is dynamic memory, which is memory that is only accessible while the computer is on. The hard drive is an example of static memory, while RAM is an example of dynamic memory.


Define primary memory?

primary memory is built in memory on a computer it is the main type of memory.... eg RAM ROM and HDD


What are the two main types of computer chips?

ROM (Read only Memory) and RAM (Random access memory). However, there are loads more types of computer memory than these two.


Distinguish between primary memory and auxiliary memory?

the main memory is the central storage unit of the computer system. it is relatively large and fast memory used 2 store the programs and data during the computer operation.main memory communicates directly with the CPU. main memory includes RAM and ROMs. devices that provide backup storage are known as auxillary memory. auxillary memory are relatively slow in comparision to the main memory. auxillary memory includes flash memory,magntic disks and floppys. main memory is located inside the CPU but auxillary memory is located out the CPU. the main memory is the central storage unit of the computer system. it is relatively large and fast memory used 2 store the programs and data during the computer operation.main memory communicates directly with the CPU. main memory includes RAM and ROMs. devices that provide backup storage are known as auxillary memory. auxillary memory are relatively slow in comparision to the main memory. auxillary memory includes flash memory,magntic disks and floppys. main memory is located inside the CPU but auxillary memory is located out the CPU.

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How much more faster can my computer be if I add more Dell memory cards to it?

It will be significantly faster. Actually, memory is the best upgrade you can give your computer.


Why might you not mind using slower memory if faster memory is available for a marginal price?

The first reason is that your computer may not be able to run at the speed of the faster memory, so there would be no benefit. The second may be if the computer is not compatible with the faster memory. Depending on the design of the motherboard, some computers cannot take memory faster than they are designed for. In theory, faster memory is supposed to be programmed with the settings to run at the slower speed, but the settings are not always correct, and the faster RAM may still cause a problem with the memory controller of the computer.


How much faster is DDR3 memory than DDR2?

It is not very noticeable if you upgrade your memory on your computer.


If I install the AMD Athlon in my desk top computer, will it give it more memory?

No the memory is a sperate issue but it can help the computer run faster.


What is the function of memory slot?

to connect RAM and get faster of the performance of computer.


What are the recent developments in computer memory?

Computer memory has well improved over the ages, as a result of all the new technology that is being made everyday. Computer memory has been improved by smaller size and faster processing of memory.


Buying more memory for a AMD Athlon 64?

You cannot buy more memory for a processor. You can however buy memory for your computer. More memory means a faster computer, but suffers from diminishing returns.


Which is faster 896MB or 2GB?

memory doesn't really deal with the speed of the computer


Is volatile memory or nonvolatile memory faster?

Volatile memory is temporary. Non-volatile is used for storing information after the the computer is shut down.


The more memory your computer has the faster it goes?

Generally speaking, yes. However, the main strength of more RAM is that your computer is faster at multitasking but running a single program will also be faster.


What makes your go faster?

There are several components within a computer that help computer to go faster and more powerful. -Processor (CPU) - Memory (RAM) - Hard Disk.


How does memory cache speed up computer processing A Cahce memory doesn't need to be refreshed so access time is faster B Cache memory refreshes instantly so acess time is faster. C Cache memory uses?

A