What is Primary Storage?
The primary storage device is where the computer keeps the data it is currently working with. It is a temporary holding area for the data which computer needs right now different from secondary storage for long term data storage.
Primary storage is very fast and close to the computer’s processor. Common examples are RAM (temporary workspace) and CPU cache(even faster storage within the CPU itself).
- RAM (Random Access Memory): This Memory is like a temporary workspace memory for the computer to store and retrieve the information and data very fast.
- CPU Cache: This is an even more faster and the smaller storage area that is part of the main processor (CPU) himself.
Data in primary storage is lost or get deleted when you turn off the computer. Primary storage holds information only while the computer is active or only when you are using it.
Primary Storage Device
A primary storage device is where the computer temporarily stores the data that is actively using or working with. It provides quick access to the information the computer needs right now. In this article, we will discuss primary storage device in detail.