Which two PC components communicate with the CPU through the Southbridge chipset? (Choose two.)

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Which two PC components communicate with the CPU through the Southbridge chipset? (Choose two.)

  • video card
  • hard drive
  • 64-bit gigabit Ethernet adapter
  • RAM

Explanation: The Northbridge chipset allows the fastest components such as the RAM and the video card to interface with the CPU at the front side bus speed. All other components such as the BIOS, hard drive and the expansion slots communicate with the CPU via the Southbridge chipset.

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