Q: A malfunctioning motherboard component is causing issues with your computer’s graphics/video and memory. Which chip on the motherboard is most likely the culprit?
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Q: Your computer’s memory and graphics/video are having problems due to a failing motherboard component. Which motherboard chip is most likely the problem?
- I/O controller
- Northbridge
- Chipset
- Southbridge
Explanation: The ability to communicate at a fast speed between the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and the graphics card is the responsibility of the Northbridge chip. If there are issues with the graphics or memory, the Northbridge is often implicated since it is responsible for managing these essential operations.
