Computer Hardware Questions
Motherboard Which component acts as the main circuit board connecting all hardware in a computer? What type of slots are used to install RAM modules on a motherboard? Which connector provides power from the PSU to the motherboard? What is the function of the PCIe slot? What does ATX refer to in motherboard design? CPU What is the primary function of the CPU? Which unit of the CPU performs arithmetic and logical operations? What does “clock speed” measure in a CPU? What is the difference between multi‑core and single‑core processors? Which CPU cache level is the fastest but smallest? Chipsets What role does the chipset play on a motherboard? Which part of the chipset traditionally handled communication with the CPU and RAM? What is the Southbridge responsible for? What replaced the Northbridge in modern CPUs? Why are chipsets important for compatibility? BIOS/UEFI What does BIOS stand for? What is the main purpose of BIOS during boot? Which modern firmware has largely replaced BIO...