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Motherboards come in different shapes and sizes, but luckily there are some standards set in place so that a lot of motherboards and cases can work together. For the most part these sizes apply to all desktop computers but some computers you buy from manufacturers don’t follow all the rules. This is usually fine when you buy the whole computer as a unit, but it becomes tricky if you want to swap a new motherboard into the case or build one from scratch.
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What features should you look for in a gaming PC motherboard?
A gaming motherboard should have at least two PCIe slots for Crossfire or SLI video cards.
What two features of a motherboard determine which processors a board can support?
Processor socket and chipset
Would I be able to overclock a i5 2500k processor with a H61H2-M2 Motherboard If so how?
No, you cannot effectively overclock an i5 2500K processor using an H61H2-M2 motherboard, as that motherboard does not support overclocking features. The H61 chipset is designed primarily for non-overclockable CPUs, while the i5 2500K is unlocked for overclocking when paired with a compatible motherboard, typically one with a Z68, Z77, or newer chipset. To overclock the i5 2500K, you would need to upgrade to a motherboard that supports overclocking features.
The installed on a motherboard and the chipset embedded on the board primarily determine the power and features of the system?
Processor
Installed on a motherboard and the chipset embedded on the board primarily determine the power and features of the system?
processor
What is installed on a motherboard and the chipset embedded on the board primarily determine the power and features of the system?
Processor
What motherboard design style features smaller size and lower power consumption?
Micro-ATX
The processor installed on a motherboard and the chipset embedded on the board primarily determine the power and features of the system?
True
What type of motherboard uses an energy saver monitor?
Energy-saving monitors are typically driven by the computer's power settings and not the motherboard itself. The motherboard's role is to provide power and connectivity to components, but the settings to enable energy-saving features like putting the monitor to sleep are usually controlled by the operating system.
How many microchips are in a motherboard?
It depends a lot on how many features the board has and how integrated those features are into the main chipset comprised of a northbridge and often a southbridge. Microchip is a pretty broad term as well, which could potentially mean all ICs, integrated circuits which is the typical meaning so I will give an approximate number of 18. It will vary from motherboard to motherboard, typically in between 13 and 25.
Which two motherboard features must be compatible when selecting a new CPU Choose two?
chipset and socket type
What is a device driver and what is the role of motherboard drivers when you update a motherboard or install a new motherboard?
A device driver is software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware components, enabling them to function correctly. When updating or installing a new motherboard, motherboard drivers are crucial as they facilitate the interaction between the operating system and the motherboard's integrated components, such as audio, networking, and storage controllers. Installing the correct motherboard drivers ensures optimal performance and compatibility of the system's hardware with the software. Without these drivers, the system may experience instability or the inability to fully utilize the hardware features.
