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1
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Memory used to store data in most PCs. Stores each bit in a “cell” composed of a transistor and a capacitor

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Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM)

2
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DRAM that is tied to the system clock so the MCC knows when data is ready to be grabbed from it

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Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM)

3
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32- or 64-bit type of DRAM packaging with the distinction that each tab inserted into the system

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Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM)

4
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184-, 240-, and 288-pin

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Common Sizes of DIMM

5
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Type of DRAM that makes two processes for every clock cycle

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Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM)

6
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RAM that stored an extra bit of data (parity bit) that the MCC used to verify whether the data was correct but couldn’t correct the error if one is found

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Parity RAM

7
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ECC detects and corrects any time a single bit is flipped, on the fly, but is slower than non-ECC RAM

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Error Correction Code RAM

8
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Programs take forever to load and running programs seems to stall and move slower than you’d like

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Symptoms That You Need More RAM

9
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Portion of the hard drive set aside by an OS to act like RAM when the system needs more RAM than is inserted

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Virtual Memory

10
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File containing data from virtual memory

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Page/Swap File

11
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The process of Windows rushing to move files between RAM and the page file

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Disk Thrashing

12
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A Windows feature that enables you to use flash media drives as super fast, dedicated memory

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ReadyBoost

13
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Technology in a motherboard that detects and automatically sets up any DIMM installed, assuming the right RAM for the system

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Serial Presence Detect (SPD)

14
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An interruption the CPU cannot ignore that manifests as a crash screen like BSoD

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Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)