CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Chipsets

The video tutorial explores the evolution of motherboards from using multiple specialized chips to modern chipsets. It explains the roles of Northbridge and Southbridge in early chipsets and how modern CPUs have integrated many of these functions. The importance of chipsets in determining motherboard capabilities, such as RAM support and USB ports, is highlighted. The tutorial emphasizes the need to focus on chipsets when selecting a motherboard, as they define the system's potential functionalities.

What factors do chipsets define regarding the capabilities of a motherboard?

What should a buyer focus on when selecting a motherboard for a system build?