internal memory [ram, rom, cache]
RAM stands for “Random Access Memory”. It is formed of small memory chips that form a memory module. The modules are installed in the RAM slots on the motherboard. When a program is opened, it gets loaded from the hard drive into the RAM. Accessing data from the RAM is much faster than from the hard drive.
ROM stands for “Read-Only Memory”. ROM memory is containing hardwired instructions that the computer uses when it boots up, before the system software loads. Instructions are accessed from the small program in the ROM called the BIOS.
Cache stores recently used information so it can be quickly accessed at a later time. When applications are running, they may cache certain data in the RAM. Since RAM can be accessed much more quickly than a hard drive, this reduces lag when importing and editing files.
ROM stands for “Read-Only Memory”. ROM memory is containing hardwired instructions that the computer uses when it boots up, before the system software loads. Instructions are accessed from the small program in the ROM called the BIOS.
Cache stores recently used information so it can be quickly accessed at a later time. When applications are running, they may cache certain data in the RAM. Since RAM can be accessed much more quickly than a hard drive, this reduces lag when importing and editing files.