RAM

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Answer the following questions:

1. What two electronic devises are used to create a simple memory cell? What is the job of each device?
2. What is the main job of the memory controller? What other things does the memory controller do?
3. Why is static RAM more expensive than dynamic RAM? What is each used for?
4. What is the advantage of SDRAM over previous types of RAM?
5. Why is DDR RAM faster than SDRAM?
6. What are some things that you need to know about the RAM in your computer before you upgrade?

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