RAM

RAM is the short-term storage area that lets your CPU access programs and data super quickly. It’s where running apps and files get parked temporarily so the processor can access them without delays. RAMs modules plug into the motherboard, and they’ve got little memory chips just for holding current stuff. But unlike storage drives, the data disappears from RAM when you shut off the power. The amount of RAM you’ve got determines how many programs can smoothly run at once. More memory lets you launch larger apps and files without slowdowns. You want enough RAM for your operating system and regular software to stay snappy. Faster RAM is rated with speeds like MHz or GHz and moves more data around per cycle. Lower latency timings and dual or quad channel setups help too. But speedy RAMs may need overclocking the CPU and mobo to work best. Brands like Corsair and G.Skill let you pick memory that suits your aesthetic build. Essentially, RAMs provides that quick-access storage area the CPU needs to keep everything running smoothly. Upgrading it is one of the easiest ways to boost an old PC’s performance.