What is Memory
A memory is utilized to store information and guidelines. It is the extra room in a PC, where information is to be handled and every one of the directions is put away that is required for preparing. In basic words, it works simply like a human cerebrum where we can store recollections.
Capacity gadgets are equipment gadgets that are fit for putting away and getting information. Hard drives or optical plates are a case of such stockpiling gadgets.
Without memory, the PC can't play out a solitary assignment.
Types of Computer Memory
- Primary memory
- Secondary memory
1) Primary Memory (Main Memory)
- It is additionally alluded to as Main Memory. It is unstable. The explanation for is, Primary memory holds just that information and guidelines on which the PC is right now working that is it doesn't store the information for all time.
- It additionally stores the working framework and information required to run the PC.
- It is a restricted limit memory and information or data is lost when force is turned off. Essential Memory is by and large built with a semiconductor gadget.
- Registers are a lot quicker than these recollections however it is quicker than optional memory.
- It contains every one of the information and guidelines that are required to be handled.
2) Secondary Memory
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Optional Memory is additionally called "capacity gadget" and "assistant memory", "outer memory". Optional stockpiling gadgets are unstable in nature, it implies that information doesn't dispose of while power turn-off, in which all information stores for a long time. Optional memory has the speed of access of information is moderate contrast with essential memory, and less expensive too. Without essential memory, those optional stockpiling gadgets are pointless in light of the fact that for preparing the auxiliary memory must be required the essential memory, most important information is moved into essential memory then this information makes for executable.