About this episode
This episode explores RAM, its functionality, and its impact on computer performance.
This episode is all about RAM. The part of your computer that holds everything it’s working on right now. What it is, how it works, and why more of it can mean the difference between smooth operation and constant lag. Plus a look at DDR4 vs. DDR5, memory speeds, and why RAM is still way faster than your SSD. Become a Member https://members.sideofburritos.com Don't just host your podcast, own it 🟡 Yellowball is a podcast hosting service I built to give podcasters more control and less nonsense. Whether you’re starting fresh, moving your show over, or just curious, check it out at https://yellowball.fm . References https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/support-what-does-computer-memory-do https://www.kingston.com/unitedkingdom/en/blog/pc-performance/memory-assessor https://www.crucial.com/articles/about-memory/what-is-the-difference-between-memory-and-storage https://www.tomshardware.com/features/ddr5-vs-ddr4-is-it-time-to-upgrade-your-ram https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic-core_memory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_random-access_memory https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Random-access_memory
People in this episode
Host: Josh
Topics covered
- RAM
- computer memory
- DDR4 vs DDR5
- memory speeds
- computer performance
Keywords
- RAM
- DDR4
- DDR5
- memory speeds
- computer performance
- SSD
Sponsors
Yellowball
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Crucial, Kingston, Tom's Hardware
Books & works: Dynamic random-access memory, Random-access memory, Magnetic-core memory
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