Dummy RAM looks like real RAM but has no memory chips, it's only for aesthetic purposes. Empty RAM slots can be unsightly, dummy RAM can fill the gaps if you can't get the right RAM combination.
I compared virtual RAM with real RAM on my Windows PC - here's what the numbers told me ...
Computers are technological miracles comprised of numerous components working in harmony to render countless calculations and programs on a screen. However, that harmony balances on a razor-thin wire.