MoBo
Technology & Computing abbreviation · Computer Hardware
| Stands for | Motherboard |
|---|---|
| Categories | Technology & Computing |
MoBo stands for Motherboard, a computer hardware abbreviation.
Informal term for the main circuit board of a computer, which holds the processor socket, memory slots, chipset, expansion slots, storage connectors and rear ports, and links every other component together.
Example: Which mobo did you pick for the Ryzen build, B650 or X870?
Usage notes
Also called mainboard or system board; Apple uses "logic board". The chipset model, such as Intel Z890 or AMD B650, determines features like overclocking support and the number of PCIe lanes and USB ports. Board size follows form factors such as ATX, micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. The word is common in PC-building forums but rare in formal writing.
Related abbreviations
More computer hardware abbreviations
- mATX – Micro-ATX
- MFP – Multifunction printer
- microSD – Micro Secure Digital
- Mini-ITX – Mini-ITX motherboard form factor
- MIPS – Microprocessor without Interlocked Pipeline Stages
- MLC – Multi-level cell
- MTBF – Mean time between failures
- NAND – NOT-AND (NAND flash memory)
- NAS – Network-attached storage
- NGFF – Next Generation Form Factor
- NIC – Network interface card
- NPU – Neural processing unit