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Computer Hardware (above) and Internal Storage (below) - Coggle Diagram
Computer Hardware (above) and Internal Storage (below)
High Definition Storage Media
Large Storage capacity with high data transfer speeds
Used to store HD data such as films without quality loss
Uses laser technology to store and retrieve data
Solid State Drives
Non-Volatile
Compact and Portable
No moving parts
High storage capacity
Memory Cards
Variety of shapes and sizes (e.g. SD, MicroSD
Additional memory can be added to phones
Smart Cards
Contains a small embedded integrated circuit which contains data
Small in capacity but reliable
ROM
Non-Volatile
Programs are permanently stored , meaning contents cant be altered
Can only be read from
Used to store programs frequently used by the computer (e.g. a boot program)
RAM
Volatile
Used to hold data and programs currently being used
Can be read from and written to
Typical RAM size: 64GB
Cache
Type of memory used by the CPU
Instructions can be read from and written to
(Read' refers to the operation of accessing and retrieving data from a particular memory location, while 'Write' pertains to recording or storing data into a storage medium.)