Computer Parts 3

RAM (random access memory)

HDD, SSD

RAM, computers can only work with information when it's in the RAM, temporary storage

HDD, SSD, computers cannot work with this information, permanent storage

Secondary Storage

Flash is more portable, faster, more durable, more expensive than hard drive

Primary: Data erased when computer turns off, smaller, expensive. Secondary: doesn't erase data when computer turns off, less expensive, slower