Chipset
1 What is a Chipset?2 Types of Chipsets2.1 Northbridge2.2 Southbridge The chipset is usually just a semiconductor component that combines many controllers. The controllers ensure the connection of the main processor (CPU), drives, expansion cards and other devices via interfaces. The chipset ensures that the controllers are interlinked and connected to the main processor. Different voltage levels, clock frequencies and protocols are taken into account or converted to one another. The chipset has a major impact on the overall performance of the computer system....