Term - RAM (Random Access Memory)

RAM (Random Access Memory)

Random Access Memory. The high speed portion of the computer's memory that is held on special chips. Computer memory that is used to run the computer’s operating system and software programs. The software program indicates how much memory is needed to run it on the box or in its instruction leaflet. This figure is on top of what’s needed to run the operating system.

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