chipset
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A chipset is a collection of integrated circuits on a computer's motherboard that manages communication between the processor and other components like memory and storage devices. It matters because it determines how efficiently data flows through your computer and what features and devices your system can support.
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- Computers
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thumb|300px|Intel i945GC Northbridge with Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2220 2.40 GHz on an Intel D945GCCR motherboard ()
In a computer system, a chipset is a set of electronic components on one or more integrated circuits that manages the data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals. The chipset is usually found on the motherboard of computers. Chipsets are usually designed to work with a specific family of microprocessors. Because it controls communications between the processor and external devices, the chipset plays a crucial role in determining system performance. Sometimes the term "chipset" is used to describe a system on chip (SoC) used in a mobile phone.