northbridge
northbridge · northbridges
A microchip connected directly to the CPU and thus responsible for tasks that require…A microchip connected directly to the CPU (unlike the southbridge) and thus responsible for tasks that require the highest performance.
Meaning
1 sensesA microchip connected directly to the CPU (unlike the southbridge) and thus responsible for tasks that require the highest performance.
Origin
From north + bridge.From north + bridge.
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Forms
plural: northbridges| Singular | northbridge |
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See also
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