Motherboard

If the CPU is considered the brain, the motherboard is considered the body. It connects everything together and is the base of your computer build. The processor and motherboard should be selected together as there are critical compatibility issues between manufacturers. Socket type, chipset, memory and video card support, expansion, and I/O ports are features to consider when decided on a motherboard.

9 Essential Components
Case

Power supply

CPU/Processor

Motherboard

CPU Cooling

Memory

Graphics

Storage

Optical Drive