Sage-Tips

Is a very high speed memory placed in between RAM and CPU?

Cache Memory is a special very high-speed memory. It is used to speed up and synchronizing with high-speed CPU. Cache memory is an extremely fast memory type that acts as a buffer between RAM and the CPU. It holds frequently requested data and instructions so that they are immediately available to the CPU when needed.

What will happen if you don’t use random access memory RAM in the memory module?

If RAM fills up, the computer’s processor must repeatedly go to the hard disk to overlay the old data in RAM with new data. This process slows the computer’s operation. A computer’s hard disk can become completely full of data and unable to take any more, but RAM won’t run out of memory.

Are the cpus which have integrated memory?

Most modern desktop or workstation microprocessors use an integrated memory controller (IMC), including microprocessors from Intel, AMD, and those built around the ARM architecture. Prior to K8 (circa 2003), AMD microprocessors had a memory controller implemented on their motherboard’s northbridge.

Can you install a different generation of DRAM in a computer?

In fact, you can’t install a different generation of DRAM in your system at all. The reason is that your motherboard is built to process one generation of memory. In fact, each generation of DRAM has a different placement of pins so that you can’t accidentally install the wrong module in a computer. The verdict? No. Never. Impossible.

Can I use two different brands of RAM at the same time?

Theoretically, if the other traits (generation, speed, latency, voltage) are the same, there should be no issue using DRAM from two different brands. Though some older DDR3 systems require matched sets of memory. Another thing to keep in mind is that many memory brands do not manufacture their own DRAM; they simply assemble the modules.

What is the difference between DRAM generation and speed?

Generation: This refers to the version of the DRAM chip. Each generation of DRAM represents an improvement in speed, latency, and voltage. Speed: This refers to how quickly your computer can store and retrieve data from your memory module. In general, faster DRAM is better.

What happens if I add a second DDR3 module to my Motherboard?

For example, if you have a DDR3 1333MHz system and install a second module at 1600MHz, they would both run at the 1333MHz speed. The same thing happens with modules that have different latencies. The system will run based on the module with the slowest timings. Another thing to keep in mind is what speeds your motherboard can handle.