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A motherboard is basically the main circuit board of a computer. It connects all the components like the CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage so they can communicate.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:01 am I am thinking to upgrade my components but i have no idea how it will work?
so it’s like the backbone of the PC?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:03 amA motherboard is basically the main circuit board of a computer. It connects all the components like the CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage so they can communicate.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:01 am I am thinking to upgrade my components but i have no idea how it will work?
Exactly! It also has slots for expansion cards, ports for USB, audio, and networking, plus power connectors for everything.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:04 amso it’s like the backbone of the PC?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:03 amA motherboard is basically the main circuit board of a computer. It connects all the components like the CPU, RAM, GPU, and storage so they can communicate.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:01 am I am thinking to upgrade my components but i have no idea how it will work?
That makes sense. But why are there different types of motherboards?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:05 amExactly! It also has slots for expansion cards, ports for USB, audio, and networking, plus power connectors for everything.
Different motherboards support different CPUs, RAM types, and features. For example, Intel and AMD CPUs need different sockets, and motherboards come in different sizes like ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:05 amThat makes sense. But why are there different types of motherboards?
So if I get a new CPU, I need to check if my motherboard supports it?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:06 amDifferent motherboards support different CPUs, RAM types, and features. For example, Intel and AMD CPUs need different sockets, and motherboards come in different sizes like ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX.
Yes you have to check the socket type and chipset compatibility. If they don’t match, your CPU won’t work.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:07 amSo if I get a new CPU, I need to check if my motherboard supports it?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:06 amDifferent motherboards support different CPUs, RAM types, and features. For example, Intel and AMD CPUs need different sockets, and motherboards come in different sizes like ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:05 am
That makes sense. But why are there different types of motherboards?
Got it. So the motherboard decides what parts I can use?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:09 amYes you have to check the socket type and chipset compatibility. If they don’t match, your CPU won’t work.Maverick wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:07 amSo if I get a new CPU, I need to check if my motherboard supports it?Kai wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:06 am
Different motherboards support different CPUs, RAM types, and features. For example, Intel and AMD CPUs need different sockets, and motherboards come in different sizes like ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX.
Pretty much. It’s like the foundation of your PC build.