What is memory of a computer system?

Computer memory is any physical device capable of storing information temporarily or permanently. For example, Random Access Memory (RAM), is a volatile memory that stores information on an integrated circuit used by the operating system, software, and hardware. read more

Virtual memory is a system where all physical memory is controlled by the operating system. When a program needs memory, it requests it from the operating system. The operating system then decides what physical location to place the memory in. This offers several advantages. read more

The system memory is the place where the computer holds current programs and data that are in use. There are various levels of computer memory, including ROM, RAM, cache, page and graphics, each with specific objectives for system operation. read more

Below is an example picture of a 512 MB DIMM computer memory module. This memory module connects to the memory slot on a computer motherboard. Volatile vs. non-volatile memory. Memory can be either volatile and non-volatile memory. read more