The functional component of a computer where programs and data are stored for processing, normally RAM in PCs.
Primary Storage is the volatile or temporary storage (RAM) that the CPU uses for processing data and instructions. As opposed to Secondary Storage which is semi-permanent, and includes devices like hard drives, floppies, CD-ROMS and tape drives. When the computer is shut off or loses power, all information in Primary Storage is lost.
main memory, which holds what is currently being processed.
Another name for main memory or RAM.
Computer's internal memory or Ram. Contrast with secondary storage.
Temporary storage on the motherboard used by the CPU to process data and instructions. Memory is considered primary storage.
The computer's storage area for instructions and data currently being used by programs.
(RAM - Random Access Memory) the memory area in which all programs and data must reside before programs can be executed or the data can be manipulated.
Storing data and instructions in a computer's ROM and RAM. See ' Storage devices'.
Primary storage, or internal memory, is computer memory that is accessible to the central processing unit of a computer without the use of computer's input/output channels. Primary storage is used to store data that is likely to be in active use. Primary storage is typically very fast, as in the case of RAM.
