We have decided to focus our attention on the motherboard today. If you are struggle to make sense of what a motherboard does then read this insightful guide.
The guide we put together for you should make it a lot easier to understand all you need to know about a gaming motherboard.
Lets take a look at the motherboard shall we:
The motherboard is a complex board of slots and sockets which connect all the components together. Communication between all the components in a gaming computer is made possible by the motherboard.
Making sure everything connects and runs smoothly is a vital part of the motherboards job. speed is also very important and a good motherboard must be able to do everything at fast. Every year that passes sees a huge leap forward in what a motherboard can do.
This is mainly because processors and graphics card are constantly getting more powerful. Its time to break the motherboard down and see what each individual part does.
The guide we put together for you should make it a lot easier to understand all you need to know about a gaming motherboard.
Lets take a look at the motherboard shall we:
The motherboard is a complex board of slots and sockets which connect all the components together. Communication between all the components in a gaming computer is made possible by the motherboard.
Making sure everything connects and runs smoothly is a vital part of the motherboards job. speed is also very important and a good motherboard must be able to do everything at fast. Every year that passes sees a huge leap forward in what a motherboard can do.
This is mainly because processors and graphics card are constantly getting more powerful. Its time to break the motherboard down and see what each individual part does.
The CPU Socket:
The processor is housed in the CPU socket on the motherboard. Like a brain the processor does all the computing and hard work within the PC. You must make sure you learn and understand socket numbers
A Socket will only house processors with the corresponding socket number. So if you have a socket which is a 1150 socket you will need a 1150 processor in order for the two to work together. A LGA 1150 socket for example will need and 1150 processor. Always check before you buy. Processors will always have it clearly stated as to what socket number they fit into
A Socket will only house processors with the corresponding socket number. So if you have a socket which is a 1150 socket you will need a 1150 processor in order for the two to work together. A LGA 1150 socket for example will need and 1150 processor. Always check before you buy. Processors will always have it clearly stated as to what socket number they fit into
The SDRAM DIMM Slots:
The RAM for the computer fits into these slots. RAM stands for 'random access memory', and is there too store information before it is passed on to the processor.
A select few motherboards can house 64 GB's. Although this is impressive it is also important to know that most current games run easily on 4 GB's.
South bridge and North bridge chip sets:
These are two chips that come with the motherboard. They both provide various function and serve the various components in different ways.
Below is a diagram of how they work:
PCI Slots:
PCI slots are used for add on Peripherals such as graphics cards and sounds cards. The PCI-E 16x PCI slot is used to add a GPU or graphics card.
Nowadays it is normal for a motherboard to have more than one of these slots. Having more than one of these slots means you can have two graphics cards running side by side. It is also common to add hardware such as sound cards or network cards into other PCI slots.
Back Panel connectors:
These are for everything that plugs into the computer externally.
USB sockets are always found here. If you have not yet installed a graphics card you will need to use the default monitor connecor which can be found on the back panel. Audio in and outs connectors are found here as well.
We have given you here a basic idea of of how a gaming motherboard works. As you can see it plays quite an important role and therefore it is essential to have a good understanding of a motherboard.
We hope this article has gone a long way in helping your understanding of how a motherboard works.
USB sockets are always found here. If you have not yet installed a graphics card you will need to use the default monitor connecor which can be found on the back panel. Audio in and outs connectors are found here as well.
We have given you here a basic idea of of how a gaming motherboard works. As you can see it plays quite an important role and therefore it is essential to have a good understanding of a motherboard.
We hope this article has gone a long way in helping your understanding of how a motherboard works.