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Explore the world of computer storage devices, starting with internal CPU cache memory (L1, L2) and external cache (L3). Learn about RAM, a temporary and fast memory type, and the differences between Read-Only Memory (ROM) and BIOS flash memory. Discover various storage devices including hard drives (250GB to 1TB), flash drives (1GB to 16GB), floppy disks, CD-ROMs, DVD drives, and advanced BluRay drives. This comprehensive overview highlights the characteristics, capacities, and costs associated with each type of storage solution.
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Computer Storage Devices By Mr. Wiens
Central Processing Unit (CPU) Internal Cache Memory: L1 and L2 Cache – Very expensive! • External Cache: L3 –Just outside CPU on motherboard. Quite fast.
RAM (Random Access Memory) • Temporary (Electrical) • Fast and expensive • 2 Gigabytes (GB) to 4 GB
Read Only Memory (ROM) BIOS uses Flash memory, a type of ROM.
Storage Devices Include: • Hard Drive • 250 GigaBytes to 1 TeraByte (TB) in size
B)Flash Memory Stick(Thumb Drive) • 1 GigaByte to 16GB in size • USB 2
C)Floppy Drive (obsolete) -Only 1.44 MB per disk • D)CD-ROM -700 MB per disk -Burnable (R) or Rewritable (RW) -The write laser ad- vances much more slowly than the read laser.
E)DVD Drive • 4 to 16 GB • R or RW F) Multi-Drive • Supports ALL CD and DVD formats! • $40 and up.
BluRay Drive • Uses a Blue laser • Stores 25 GB (single layer) or 50 GB (double layer) • Expensive ($200 for player, $5 for a blank disk, $30 for a movie)