"The motherboard is the largest and most important component within a computer system. It holds all the other key components, including the CPU, the chipset, memory, and expansion cards. It also provides the connection to external components through the USB and other ports or interfaces. The CPU is the next most important component in that it is the brain of the computer. The CPU manages all the computer functions, the relationships between all the other components, and the processes executed or managed by the operating system and applications. The chipset is a collection of components that are integrated directly into the motherboard. Each chip provides a specific function, such as communication, graphics, or control of the external components. All of these work together to make the computer function as it is intended to."