operating system<\/a>). Without RAM, however, the computer\u2019s response times would be much slower, resulting in poor efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, is RAM, a short-term memory, essential for the computer\u2019s performance? Yes, it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Much RAM Do You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The answer to this question comes down to how you use your device. If you\u2019re in video production, requiring many apps and browser windows to be open simultaneously, or you run servers, invest in 32 GB RAM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you happen to be a hard-core gamer, 16 GB RAM should suffice for any game<\/strong> available today, or even 8 GB if the GPU (graphics processing unit) and CPU are identical. Simple tasks like browsing the web and working with Word and Excel require even less memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAvailable RAM Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
More than one RAM generation<\/strong> is in use today. DDR4 RAM is the standard, but if you have an older system, it could be running on DDR3 or DDR2.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe main difference between these RAM generations is speed, with the next generation being faster than the previous. Also, they are physically different, meaning that the memory modules (or sticks) will either not fit into the motherboard slots or probably won\u2019t work, or at least not as well as the original.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, pay attention to the generation<\/strong> of the double data rate, which is what DDR stands for, if you need to replace your memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\nConclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
RAM is temporary high-speed storage<\/strong> that enables programs open on a computer to run fast. It stores data for the processor to access instantly, and once you close the programs, the data moves from RAM to slower storage. This makes it a different kind of memory from cloud storage or a hard disk, which stores data until it is deleted.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 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