What exactly is a chipset? What's the difference between a processor a

1.	What exactly is a chipset? What's the difference between a processor and a motherboard?
Answer» A chipset is one of the computer's processing units. It's a collection of INTEGRATED circuits that regulate the flow of data between all the other components and the processor. It is a collection of microchips that work together to accomplish one or more functions. All other components, including the CPU, memory, and sockets for external connectors and drives, are CONNECTED to the motherboard. A motherboard's chipset is a built-in feature. A processor, on the other hand, is a MAJOR integrated circuit block that performs functions in RESPONSE to instructions from a SOFTWARE program. It is based on the system's logic, arithmetic, and input/output.

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