question about RAM usage...

[ero87]

Hey, small question...

I know that when I open Safari for the second time, it will open faster than the first time i had opened it. This has something to with RAM, right? anyways, this leads me to my question...

If i open a RAM-intensive application, like Word or iMovie or any app really, and then quit it, is my computer going to run a little slower afterwards? Because some of my RAM is dedicated to that program, even though it's quit?

Do you see my logic?

 

[WildCowboy]

The RAM that was used for Word or iMovie becomes "inactive" and is available for other programs to use should they need it, so your speed should be fine.

But if that RAM is not needed by another app, it will retain the Word or iMovie data and will enable you to open it faster if need the program again.

 

[ero87]

ohh makes perfect sense! thanks!

 

[mgargan1]

Hey, small question...

I know that when I open Safari for the second time, it will open faster than the first time i had opened it. This has something to with RAM, right? anyways, this leads me to my question...

If i open a RAM-intensive application, like Word or iMovie or any app really, and then quit it, is my computer going to run a little slower afterwards? Because some of my RAM is dedicated to that program, even though it's quit?

Do you see my logic?

Do you see a small, black triangle under your app?