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The motherboard and the CPU are vital aspects of a computer. Each has a lot of responsibilities. The motherboard’s primary responsibility is acting as the backbone of a computer device. The motherboard is the connecting point in a computer for components such as RAM, chipsets, and CPU. A large motherboard may include six to 14 layers of fiberglass, copper connecting traces and copper planes for power and signal isolation. Kirvan (2022)

The CPU Also plays a huge role in a device. The CPU acts as the computer’s brain. The CPU can run many tasks simultaneously. Some of the tasks the CPU is responsible for are overseeing power consumption, allocating computing resources and interfaces with various apps, programs, and networks. (Powell & Smalley, 2024) Most electronic devices that allow internet access or access to an application have a CPU. The CPU works with other componentry devices to ensure efficiency.
Kirvan, P. (2022, June 6). motherboard. WhatIs. https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/motherboard

Powell, P., & Smalley, I. (2024, September 3). CPU. what is CPU. https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/central-processing-unit