What is the name given to temporary storage memory chips whose contents are lost if power is disrupted?

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The computer has different types of memory, some of which saves its data when the power turns off which is known as Non-volatile memory, and some memory lost its content when power is turn off which is known as volatile memory. Generally, volatile memory tends to be fast, expensive, and have temporary storage. RAM and Cache are examples of volatile memory. Non-volatile memory tends to be slow, inexpensive and has a permanent memory. Hard disk, CD, and DVD are examples of Non-volatile memory.

What is RAM?

Random Access Memory is a full form of RAM. RAM is the main memory of a computer system. A computer system is not working without RAM. RAM is the temporary storage device where the data, operating system, and application programs are kept which are currently use, so they can be quickly accessed by the processor. It is volatile in nature that means contents are lost when power is switched off. It is more expensive than secondary memory. 

It is the fastest memory which means that the computer is not kept waiting for data to process. When you start a program on your system, the CPU fetches the program from the hard drive. Once your system fetches files, the system requires a workspace where this data temporarily store and execute. Here RAM works as a digital countertop to perform this task. RAM can help you improve your system speed and performance. You can increase RAM space as per your system configuration for better results.

What is Cache Memory?

A cache is a small and fast memory that is placed in between the CPU and the main memory. It is volatile in nature that means contents are lost when power is switched off. It is more expensive than RAM. A cache is used to hold data and programs that are frequently used by the CPU so that the processor can easily access that data in a shorter time. Cache memory is used to reduce the average memory access times. It is faster than RAM.



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