C Celticsfan Banned Messages 939 Nov 25, 2008 #1 In someone's own words, what is the difference between a chipset and mobo? thx
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Nov 25, 2008 #2 A chipset is the combination of the north bridge and south bridge chips that control the functions of the motherboard. A mobo (motherboard) is the main circuit board to which the CPU, chipset, and all peripherals are attached to.
A chipset is the combination of the north bridge and south bridge chips that control the functions of the motherboard. A mobo (motherboard) is the main circuit board to which the CPU, chipset, and all peripherals are attached to.
OP OP C Celticsfan Banned Messages 939 Nov 25, 2008 #3 thanks for explaining AR. Appreciate it. So when I say my d945gtp that is actually my mobo, correct?
Atomic Rooster Omnipotent One Messages 11,161 Location USA Nov 25, 2008 #4 Yup. That's the model number of your motherboard. The chipset of your motherboard is the Intel 945G Express.
Yup. That's the model number of your motherboard. The chipset of your motherboard is the Intel 945G Express.