That appears to be a microprocessor chip housed inside a motherboard, often referred to as a CPU die.
That appears to be a microprocessor chip housed inside a motherboard, often referred to as a CPU die.
It varies based on placement—either the South Bridge at the bottom near PCIe slots or the North Bridge close to the CPU socket. On laptops, the chipset adapts to the available space. Updated March 5, 2024 by Average Nerd
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