Motherboard component
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer that connects and allows communication between all components and peripherals. It acts as the central hub for the entire system. Broadly, the key components of a motherboard include: CPU Socket Holds the Central Processing Unit (CPU) . Determines the type of processor the motherboard supports. Chipset Manages data flow between the CPU, memory, and peripherals. Typically split into: Northbridge (handles communication between CPU, RAM, and graphics) Southbridge (handles I/O like USB, SATA, and audio) RAM Slots (DIMM slots) Hold the system memory (RAM). Number and type vary by motherboard (e.g., DDR4, DDR5). Expansion Slots Used to install additional cards such as: Graphics Cards (PCIe slots) Sound Cards Network Cards Power Connectors Connect to the power supply unit (PSU) to distribute power. Includes 24-pin ATX power connector and 4/8-pin CPU power connector. Stor...