motherboards

PC central circuits

A motherboard is the main circuit board in a computer, connecting all other components—processor, memory, storage, graphics card—into a functioning system.

The term extends to similar central boards in other electronic devices.

The technician replaced the faulty motherboard.

Check if your motherboard supports that processor.

components

CPU socket

Chip mounting interface

heatsink · audio codec · resistors · transistors

building

installation

Process of putting in

cable management · POST · booting · troubleshooting · RMA · upgrade · compatibility · build guide · test bench · breadboarding

performance

overclocking

Exceeding manufacturer's speed specifications

stability · benchmarks · thermals · LLC · multiplier

formfactors

BTX

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dimensions

brands

MSI

Computer hardware manufacturer

  • IntelSemiconductor corporation from California
  • AMDProcessor and GPU manufacturer
  • MaximusLatin for greatest
Categories
Opposites
component hierarchy

motherboardsperipherals

External computer equipment

external devices · graphics cards · sound cards · network cards · accessories

hardware vs. software

motherboardssoftware

Programs directing computer operations

firmware · operating systems · programs · applications · code

SYSTEM INTEGRATION vs. MODULARITY

motherboardsmodular components

Standardized swappable parts

Family

motherboard

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G