Which motherboard component is directly connected to the CPU to handle tasks…
2023
Which motherboard component is directly connected to the CPU to handle tasks requiring the highest performance ?
- A.
UART
- B.
DMA Controller
- C.
Southbridge
- D.
Northbridge
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Correct answer: D
The Northbridge (also known as the host bridge) is directly connected to the CPU via the Front Side Bus (FSB). It handles high-performance tasks by managing communication with high-speed components like RAM and the PCI Express graphics card. Therefore, the correct option is D.