ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Real RAM

RAM, or Random Access Memory, is like your brain's short-term memory. It's a place where your computer stores important information that it needs to use right away. When you play a game or use a program on your computer, it needs to keep track of lots of things all at once. RAM is like the desk in front of you where you can keep all the things you need to use right now.

Real RAM is physical memory that is installed in your computer. It's like having actual paper notes on your desk instead of trying to remember everything in your head. The more RAM your computer has, the more things it can remember at the same time. It's like having a bigger desk to keep more papers on.

When your computer doesn't have enough real RAM, it has to keep juggling things around in its head instead of easily accessing them from the desk. This can slow down your computer and make it work harder to remember things. So, having enough real RAM is important to make your computer work faster and more efficiently.