What is the difference between the Southbridge and the Northbridge and what is their purpose?
S ssnyder Distinguished Oct 5, 2004 11 0 18,510 Feb 7, 2005 #1 What is the difference between the Southbridge and the Northbridge and what is their purpose?
J jammydodger Distinguished Sep 12, 2001 2,416 0 19,780 Feb 7, 2005 #2 The northbride acts as a hub connecting the AGP and RAM to the CPU. It connects all of the fastest components. The southbridge connects all other peripheral devices to the northbridge (things like USB, PCI, etc.).
The northbride acts as a hub connecting the AGP and RAM to the CPU. It connects all of the fastest components. The southbridge connects all other peripheral devices to the northbridge (things like USB, PCI, etc.).