Northbridge
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Northbridge is a noun meaning (computing, electronics) A microchip connected directly to the CPU (unlike the southbridge) and thus responsible for tasks that require the highest performance.
Meaning
(computing, electronics) A microchip connected directly to the CPU (unlike the southbridge) and thus responsible for tasks that require the highest performance.
Word Forms
- northbridges
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include southbridge, bridge, motherboard, microprocessor, micro-processor, mainboard.
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