RAM

Question 1

RAM

Answer 1

The short term memory of the computer. Once the computer is powered off, the data is cleared.

Question 2

DRAM aka Dynamic Random Access Memory

Answer 2

When and 1 or 0 is sent to DRAM it stores each bit in a microscopic compasitor. These are put into chips and stored on the RAM and store data.

Question 3

Double Data Rate SDRAM or DDR SDRAM

Answer 3

Has 4 iterations:
DDR1
DDR2
DDR3
DDR4 (the fastest/latest one)
(Faster RAMS means programs can be run faster)

Question 4

Chipset

Answer 4

Decides how components talk to each other. Allows us to manage data between the CPU, RAM and peripherals.

Question 5

Northridge

Answer 5

A chipset that interconnect RAM and video cards.

Question 6

Southbridge

Answer 6

A chipset that maintains IO (aka input/output) controllers. Ex: hard drives and USB devices that IO

Question 7

Peripherals

Answer 7

External devices we connect to our computer, like a mouse, keyboard and monitor.

Question 8

Expansion slots

Answer 8

Give us the ability to increase the functionality of our computer.

Question 9

PCI Express

Answer 9

Peripheral component interconnect express.
An expansion slot.
Looks like a small circuit board

Question 10

Form Factor

Answer 10

Determines the amount we can put in and the amount of space we’ll have.

Question 11

ATX or Advanced technology extended

Answer 11

Most common form factor. Comes in different sizes.

Question 12

ITX or Information Technology Extended form factor

Answer 12

Smaller than ATX Examples: mini ITX, nano ITX and pico ITX