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What is the function of the Northbridge and Southbridge in a chipset?
What is the function of the Northbridge and Southbridge in a chipset?
The Northbridge and Southbridge chips control communication between the CPU, memory, and peripheral devices.
Explain the role of PCIe slots in a motherboard.
Explain the role of PCIe slots in a motherboard.
PCIe slots allow for the installation of expansion cards like graphics cards, network adapters, and storage controllers.
What components are typically connected to SATA and M.2 connectors on a motherboard?
What components are typically connected to SATA and M.2 connectors on a motherboard?
SATA and M.2 connectors facilitate the connection of hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage devices.
How do RAM slots contribute to the overall performance of a computer system?
How do RAM slots contribute to the overall performance of a computer system?
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What is the purpose of ATX power connectors on a motherboard?
What is the purpose of ATX power connectors on a motherboard?
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What are the differences between ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX form factors?
What are the differences between ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX form factors?
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Explain the differences between BIOS and UEFI.
Explain the differences between BIOS and UEFI.
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What is the role of overclocking in achieving higher performance in a computer system?
What is the role of overclocking in achieving higher performance in a computer system?
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How does the motherboard impact the functionality and performance of a computer system?
How does the motherboard impact the functionality and performance of a computer system?
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Why is it important to consider form factors when building or upgrading a PC?
Why is it important to consider form factors when building or upgrading a PC?
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