Modern computers are equipped with at least 1 GB of RAM, and most of the time there is a lot of unused memory that could be used as a high-performance alternative to the slower hard disk storage.

As Windows and third-party applications often create a large number of temporary files for a short time only, using a RAM disk will extend your hard disk’s life by sparing it from excessive reading and writing.

Furthermore, Windows can be configured to use the RAM disk for temporary files, so that the system and most applications would use the fast in-memory disk for temporary data. SoftPerfect RAM Disk creates a virtual disk residing in the computer RAM accessible in Windows Explorer and other applications, allowing you to store any temporary information on this disk. Whatever your job is, read on to find out what a RAM disk can offer you. As the memory is much faster than physical hard disks, storing temporary data on a fast in-memory disk to achieve a higher performance.

A free RAM disk application that lets you have a disk on your computer entirely stored in its memory.

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