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The document discusses primary storage in computer systems, focusing on RAM, cache, and registers as types of volatile memory that enable real-time data processing. It highlights the importance of primary storage for system speed and the potential for data loss during power outages. The document also suggests design improvements for clarity in presenting information about primary and secondary storage.

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Process - Poster - Canva

The document discusses primary storage in computer systems, focusing on RAM, cache, and registers as types of volatile memory that enable real-time data processing. It highlights the importance of primary storage for system speed and the potential for data loss during power outages. The document also suggests design improvements for clarity in presenting information about primary and secondary storage.

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INAYA ASIF 8A
Elements

Primary Storage in
Text

COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Brand

What is RAM?
What is primary storage?
Uploads Rapid, volatile RAM
(Random Access Memory) System speed depends on primary
momentarily stores active storage, often known as main
data to enable real-time memory, which temporarily stores
Draw processing. data for the CPU to access quickly.

Primary vs Secondary Storage


Types of primary storage
Projects
• RAM stores active data for real-time • The CPU has direct access
access. to primary storage, resulting
• Cache is a small, quick memory for
in speedier performance.
frequently used data.
Apps
• Registers: CPU micro-storage for immediate
• Primary storage is volatile,
tasks. meaning data might be lost
without power.

Volatile Memory in Primary


Real-World Example: Power
Storage
Loss and Data Loss
Although volatile memory ensures Sami's Project Loss: RAM, a volatile memory,
effective performance by clearing erased unsaved work when power went out,
data upon shutdown, frequent causing Sami to lose her work. Save a lot of
work!
saves are necessary to prevent
Design advice: For clarity, colour-code primary
data loss. 1
vs. secondary storage portions, use icons for
RAM, cache, and registers, and bold keywords.

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