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The 29 pages that link to Random-access memory, each with the reason it gives.

• Personal computerRelated: Its capacity affects how many programs and tasks a personal computer can handle at once.

• Central processing unitRelated: A CPU commonly fetches active program instructions and data from this memory.

• Embedded systemRelated: Its capacity and power use constrain the software an embedded device can run.

• Operating systemRelated: The system tracks which processes can use each region of working memory.

• Stored-program computerBroader topic: It provides the addressable storage used by many stored-program computers.

• MicrocontrollerRelated: Microcontrollers use it for temporary variables and runtime state.

• Hard disk driveCompared with: Unlike a hard drive, RAM loses its contents without power and supports much faster access.

• Grammy Award for Album of the YearBroader topic: Its 2014 win recognized an electronic duo’s album across the category’s broad scope.

• Read-only memoryCompared with: Unlike ROM, ordinary RAM is routinely writable and loses its contents without power.

• ByteRelated: Memory capacity is commonly specified as a number of bytes.

• SupercomputerRelated: Memory capacity and bandwidth constrain the size and speed of many simulations.

• Von Neumann architectureRelated: It commonly holds both program instructions and data in this design.

• Computer memoryBroader topic: It is the main working memory for active programs and data.

• Digital circuitBroader topic: Memory circuits store digital data for processors and other systems.

• Non-volatile memoryCompared with: Most RAM loses its contents without power, unlike the memory technologies grouped here.

• Digital electronicsRelated: RAM provides rapidly accessible storage for digital systems.

• MotherboardRelated: Memory slots connect RAM to the processor through motherboard wiring and controllers.

• Volatile memoryNarrower topic: DRAM and SRAM are volatile forms of this addressable memory family.

• Daft PunkBroader topic: Its recording approach and hit singles marked a high-profile turn toward disco and studio craft.

• Home computerRelated: RAM held the programs and data that early home computers could use.

• LaptopRelated: Its capacity affects how many active tasks a laptop can handle smoothly.

• Computer hardwareBroader topic: It holds the active programs and data the processor needs quickly.

• Computer (electronic device)Related: It keeps active programs and data close to the processor.

• Data storageCompared with: Its speed and volatility distinguish working memory from persistent storage.

• Desktop computerRelated: It supplies working space for programs while the desktop is running.

• Processor registerCompared with: Registers are smaller and closer to execution units; RAM holds much larger program working sets.

• Computer data storageBroader topic: RAM holds active data and instructions while a computer is running.

• MicrocomputerRelated: It holds the programs and working data a microcomputer is actively using.

• Gaming computerRelated: Games and background applications use RAM to keep active data quickly accessible.