Random Access Memory (RAM)
Computer memory or main memory, commonly known as RAM (Random Access Memory), primarily consists of silicon chips mounted on removable modules called DIMMs (Dual Inline Memory Modules). RAM serves as the computer’s primary workspace, temporarily holding software instructions and data that the CPU needs to access quickly. This type of memory is categorized as volatile, which means it requires a continuous power source to maintain data integrity. When the power supply is interrupted, all data stored in volatile memory is lost.
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