Can USB Memory Sticks or SD Cards Be Used As RAM?
RAM RAM (random access memory) temporarily and automatically stores frequently used files; this makes accessing those files faster than accessing them from the hard drive or flash media. Once the power to the computer is cut off, the RAM loses its contents. Memory/RAM Slots Specific memory banks are built onto each computer’s motherboard to accommodate RAM. Some motherboards have two slots while others have four, and the motherboard will only look for RAM in these slots. Maximum RAM Each computer is capable of supporting up to a maximum amount of RAM; this maximum varies based on the build of the motherboard. Most older models max out at 1 or 2 gigabytes of RAM, and some of the more recent models are capable of supporting 3 or 4 gigabytes of RAM. Newer technology continues to raise the maximum supported RAM, but as of 2009, most current consumer pieces peak at 8 gigabytes, while the high-end pieces peak at 16 gigabytes. USB Memory Sticks USB (universal serial bus) memory sticks, which
