RAM
Temporary computer memory
RAM stands for random-access memory, the computer memory used for active processing.
Unlike storage drives, RAM is volatile—it loses data when power cuts.
More RAM means faster multitasking: This laptop has 16 gigs of RAM.
The term appears constantly in tech specs and troubleshooting: Try closing some tabs if you're running low on RAM. (Lowercase ram is a male sheep or to strike; capitalized Ram is the zodiac sign.)
memory
Mind's retention capacity
- DDRFoot-based rhythm arcade
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- motherboardComputer's primary circuit platform
gigabyte · upgrade · volatile · cache · DIMM · slot · speed · bandwidth · allocation · storage
- computer hardwareCPU, GPU, motherboard, hard drive, graphics card
- Microchipschip, CPU, microchip, IC, integrated circuit
- PC hardwareCPU, GPU, ROM, hard drive, motherboard
- Tech Specsbandwidth, CPU, storage, GPU, memory
- computer architectureCPU, ALU, registers, processor, microprocessor
- memory managementbuffer, free, heap, stack, allocation
computer memory type
RAMROM
Unwritable digital storage
hard drive · SSD · flash memory · long-term storage · disk storage
- battering ramHeavy beam for breaching
- ram's hornsCurved growths on male sheep
- Dodge RamAmerican full-size pickup truck
- ram something down someone's throatCompel acceptance of opinions
- ram hornsCurved skull growths, male sheep
- ram homeEmphasize forcefully through repetition