Ram

I have a really basic question. Does RAM automatically clear everything out when you turn off the computer? Or does it save a little bit? If it does, how would you clear that? My friend and I were talking and we didn't know the answer.

 

What exactly do you mean by that question?

 

I mean does it like automatically lose and delete everything that was stored in it.

 

Yes. When the computer shuts down, the memory (RAM) is erased.

 

How about DRAM and SRAM? I heard that they retain a bit even after you power down.

 

It's no exception, they both lose the data once the power is discontinued.

 

RAM needs power to remember. If you cut the power, everything in the RAM gets lost.
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