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  • noun A group of integrated circuits ("chips") that are designed to work together, and are usually marketed as a single product.

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Examples

  • ... the term chipset often refers to a specific pair of chips on the motherboard: the northbridge and the southbridge.

    Virtual Dr Forums-Computer Tech Support 2009

  • An XM chipset is built directly inside the SkyDock, so the SkyDock itself is where the guts of the radio reside.

    Shopping Guide: Sirius XM SkyDock 2009

  • The VIA KM266 chipset is mainly for AMD Athlon and Duron, memory clock 100/133Mhz, FSB 200/266.

    Micro Star | SciFi, Fantasy & Horror Collectibles 2009

  • The low-end Intel chipset is a bit long in the tooth.

    Noise Is Rising for Apple Event in New York - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • While its Via Nano processor can stand against Intel's 1.6Ghz single-core Atom and its hard disk is faster than those found in more expensive laptops, there are other models, such as the Lenovo S12 with the Ion chipset, that is within the same price range but has more features.

    Samsung NC20 Review 2009

  • I went back to the IDT's website and after a little poking around in the tech support FAQs I found that there are a couple major hardware conflicts with onboard video chipsets, including the Intel 945GM chipset, which is the one on my laptop.

    Archive 2008-05-11 Leigh 2008

  • I went back to the IDT's website and after a little poking around in the tech support FAQs I found that there are a couple major hardware conflicts with onboard video chipsets, including the Intel 945GM chipset, which is the one on my laptop.

    Review of Virtual Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi Leigh 2008

  • SiS today announced that the SiS671FX chipset, which is designed and developed to bring customers to the world of Windows Vista, has been used in Fujitsu T671ME-FJ motherboard.

    April 2007 - Fareastgizmos.com 2007

  • I think the chipset is a Mobile Intel PM45 Express.

    Discussions: Message List - root 2010

  • The latest mini motherboards use Intel's H55 Express chipset, which is compatible with both dual-core Clarkdale processors and quad-core Lynnfields.

    OCAU News James Agg Rolfe 2010

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