Computer Basics/Hardware/Processing and internal memory devices

Processing and internal memory devices
Prcessing devices

Processing devices are used to process data using program instructions.



Internal memory devices

RAM (Random Access Memory) is an internal memory device which temporarily holds data and instructions while processing is happening. If the CPU is the “brain” of the computer, then RAM is the “working memory” or "thinking memory" used to store data just for the programmes and applications being used at that time. Once you close the program it is wiped out of the RAM, but stays on the hard drive (long-term permanent memory).