Question

Computers uses RAM as memory to store and execute programs, but RAM are more expensive than hard-disk drives (HDD). Can HDD be used instead of RAM as computer memory? Explain

Answer 1

concept of virtual RAM and how it is accessed?
This virtual memory is called paging memory which acts as a slower version of RAM. However, you will see no change in your RAM count. It’s just telling Windows to say your free space to run tasks and to make things faster.
But it is not unlimited,it depends upon your physical memory also.

These are the steps to set virtual memory in Windows computer.

1. Go to Windows Properties .
2. Click on Advanced System Settings.
3. Click on the Advanced tab.
4. Under Performance, click Settings.
5. Go to the Advanced Tab.
6. Click on Change.
7. Uncheck ‘Automatically manage paging file size for all drives’.
8. Choose any drive, I prefer choosing a drive you don’t use very often.
9. Set your recommended paging memory and click on Set.
10. Restart your PC.

This is an easy to follow guide on increasing your RAM by allocating virtual memory. For instance, this will boost your performance at least by 20% if you’re lucky.