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Computer Memory

The computer memory is a physical device used to store data or programs for use in a computer. Some types of computer memory include RAM (random access memory), ROM (read-only memory), and page cache.

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Difference between hard disk and flash memory?

A Floppy Disc (by definition) holds a maximum of 1.44 MegaBytes (1,440,000 Bytes) of data whereas a flash drive starts at 500 MegaBytes 500,000,000 and can hold as much as 8,000 MegaBytes 8,000,000,000 (8GB) of data. ... SIZE .. DOES .. MATTER. :-)

How many no of address lines required in 1MB memory 111622 or 24?

How many no of address lines required in 1MB memory 11,16,22 or 24

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20 address lines will be required

because

1 MB is 1024 KB that is 1024*1024 Byte which is equivalent to (2^10)^2 bytes

if ur memory is Byte addressable then address lines required will be 20.

What does plastic memory mean?

If you heat a type of plastic and bend it and let it cool down bent it will stay bent, but if you hold the bent plastic on or over the heat it will bend back so it's straight again

How much bit makes up a mega byte?

1,048,576 bytes in a megabyte.

8 bits in each byte

Thus 8,388,608 bits in a megabyte (MB)

How many meg is 8 gig of ram?

well if 1GB is Million Byets of data (the smallest of the small) then 8GB Will be 8 Million Bytes. Depending on What you are DOWNLOADING It can be big or small

Which storage is temporary?

Temporary storage is usually referring to RAM -- Random Access Memory. Data stored in RAM only exists while the computer has power (nothing is saved).

What makes the speed up of your computer the memory or the hard drive?

The main thing that will determine if your computer is slow or fast is the hardware that it has. The faster the hardware the faster your overall computer speed will be (generally). The main that slows down your computer is the the operating system. If you have used Windows XP in the past and made the move over to Windows Vista you would have noticed a dramatic decrease in computer performance. The reason for this is because Vista is actually slower than XP. The main reason for this is because Vista has a lot of fancy things on in that are designed to make it look pretty which are of no use to you when it comes time to actually use the computer.

So the two main things that you have to consider are your computers hardware specifications and the operating system that you are running. I actually specialize in making computer faster whether they be running Windows XP or Vista and if you are interested in learning more, just click on my username to go to my bio page. I'm sure you will find something that will interest you.

How can I find out how much ram my computer is using?

Most RAM have the specifications right on the RAM chips. If you have never opened your they are located in between the CPU and the CD/DVD usually. If you can't open your case for warranty reasons, you will have to contact the seller or manufacturer of the computer where you bought it.

How do you deal with low computer memory?

If your computer is slow, then it may be because of several things: less RAM, low disk space, poor processor, fragmented hard disk, too many programs installed, etc. If your computer has less RAM, you can change the primary RAM, or buy additional RAM. If your processor is poor, there isn't much you can do, just buy a new one. If you have low disk space, you can delete unwanted files, or move to any other drive than C: If your hard disk is fragmented, you can defragment all the drives, which can (and most probably will) take an hour or more. If you have too many programs installed in your computer, then you can uninstall unwanted programs. Thank You for your stay at Wiki.answers

Data path size?

The number of lines on a bus that can hold data, for example, 8, 16, 32, and 64 lines, which can accommodate 8, 16, 32, and 64 bits at a time.

How many terabytes are in a zettabyte?

1 kilobyte = 1024^1 = 1,024 bytes
1 megabyte = 1024^2 = 1,048,576 bytes
1 gigabyte = 1024^3 = 1,073,741,824 bytes
1 terabyte = 1024^4 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes
1 petabyte = 1024^5 = 1,125,899,906,842,624 bytes
1 exabyte = 1024^6 = 1,152,921,504,606,846,976 bytes
1 zettabyte = 1024^7 = 1,180,591,620,717,411,303,424 bytes

So there are 1024^7 / 1024^3 gigabytes in a zettabyte.
1024^7 / 1024^3 = 1024^4 = 1,099,511,627,776 gigabytes in a zettabyte..!

If you are using the purist SI units meaning of "giga-" and "zetta-" then this would be:
1000^7 / 1000^3 = 1000^4 = 1,000,000,000,000

Is 4 1GB Ram modules faster than 2 2GB Ram modules?

The simple answer is, it depends.

If the computer is set up to have dual-channel memory, and requires two sticks in a channel, then if you have two 2GB sticks, all your memory will be in the one channel. If you have, instead, four 1GB sticks spread across two channels, you will get twice the memory speed, as the two channels can be set up to read and write independently. It is like having two straws to your milkshake.

Even if you have only one channel, you can still get greater speed by having four sticks instead of two. Some memory controllers will do what is called a "four-way interleave", where they read from each stick in turn, thus getting four times as much data as they would from a single stick; it takes time for memory to get ready, and an interleaved memory access system can schedule the sticks so as to read them in a round-robin fashion, reading four times the data in the same time. However, this is uncommon except in high-end hardware.

If neither of those cases holds true, though, there is no performance advantage. And in fact, in most cases the actual performance advantage for the end user is imperceptible.

Against this, one must weigh the fact that most motherboards only have four memory slots, so if you want to upgrade past 4MB, and you have four 1MB DIMMs installed, you will have to throw them all out before you can upgrade.

Can you use pc6400 memory instead of pc5300?

Yes, it will just run at the max speed that the motherboard supports. So if the motherboard specifies pc5300, you're going to be running the pc6400 memory which is faster than the 5300 at a lower speed. But it will work just as well as the pc5300. [thumbsuck] Might even run a bit cooler at the slower clockspeed due to higher quality etching for the pc6400 and or larger chip die sizes. [/thumbsuck]

What are the measurements for computer memory?

The most basic type of measurement in computers or memory storage systems, are bytes. Bytes are so small however, that usually the smallest unit of memory used in the modern computer systems are kilobytes. Kilobytes are equivalent to 1,000 bytes. Here is a chart to display the most used units in computers, and what they are equal to.

Bytes = Basic Unit

Kilobyte = 1,000 bytes

Megabyte = 1,000 kilobytes

Gigabyte = 1,000 megabytes

Terabyte = 1,000 gigabytes

Currently, modern computers have a max amount of storage of about 1 terabyte, and that is for a $1,000 plus computer. My computer has a total of 500 gigabytes of memory, or 1/2 1 terabyte. My computer cost $750.

What are the disadvantages of memory?

Since cache memory logs and saves everything it can be un-secure. And it can be slow.

What is true about read only memory?

The advantages of read only memory are its permanence and security. However, the only disadvantage is that a system will require more time as twice in reading the data stored in ROM than in RAM.

Does RAM store data temporary?

RAM is just memory your computer uses to run tasks while its on.

Distinguish between flash memory and virtual memory?

Random Access Memory (RAM) is volatile and based on modules. In comparison virtual memory is allocable to a computer's hard disc. Virtual Memory however, does not have the access speed that RAM affords.

What is echoic memory?

a momentary sensory memory of auditory stimuli