Computer Memory Explained by Data Memory Systems

July 13, 2010 - PRLog -- At Data Memory Systems you can purchase PC memory, Apple Memory, Dell Memory, HP memory and digital camera memory. All you need to know is the manufacturer or the model information.

However if you need more memory for you PC, Apple computer or digital camera and have no idea where to start, don’t panic. Most of the time computer jargon can seem scary and off putting but this simple guide breaks down all the computer language into explanations that finally makes sense.

RAM which stands for Random Access Memory is simply a form of computer storage where any piece of data can be accessed in any order or at random regardless of its physical location and whether or not it is linked to the previous piece of data. RAM refers to read and write memory, you can both write data into RAM and read data from RAM. Buying more RAM (memory) for your computer can give your machine an instant boost in speed and is cheaper than replacing the whole system.

SDRAM stands for synchronous dynamic random access memory and is a type of RAM which stores each separate piece of data within separate capacitors. Unlike DRAM which updates changes to input as soon as possible SDRAM waits for a clock signal and is therefore synchronized with your computer. SDRAM runs at a much higher clock speed than conventional RAM.

DDR is Double-Data-Rate memory which is a very fast form of memory which supports data transfers on both sides of the computers clock cycle therefore doubling the memory chips data input. DDR SDRAM uses less power and therefore is better suited to notebook computers.

Hard Drives (also known as hard disk drives) are where all your computers files and programs are stored and work on similar memory technology to a videotape. If your hard drive is damaged for any reason everything on the computer will be lost.

Flash Drives are memory storage devise that works on flash memory, a special type of electrically erasable programmable read-only memory which can be changed and updated easily. These drives are plugged into a computers USB port to create a portable storage device. USB flash drives are also known as thumb drives, jump drives, pen drives and key drives.

Now that all the jargon has been made easy, for all your computer memory needs please visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com/ .

About Data Memory Systems:

The Data Memory Systems’ team wants to provide the best possible quality PC memory and Apple memory at the lowest prices. They offer great service and value for your money.  Whether you have a Dell, HP, Sony, IBM or Apple Mac system, they have the compatible memory for your device