Modern designed motherboards have units integrated internally that include the video display adapters, the sounds cards, and the networking devices. These include all the network controllers and the modems. They call these kinds of motherboards the integrated motherboards because they have a variety of components included such as expansion cards that are separate but integrated into the motherboard at the same time. This usually leads to a better more inexpensive motherboard. Many companies use these types of motherboards to keep people from upgrading the board and thus making you buy a new computer completely in some cases if you want an upgrade. These motherboards are found in several small form factor based systems for this reason.
The sound and networking controllers are designed with the graphics controller on board as well. They often will share the memory. The video cards are usually less powerful than the regular use video cards which plug into a space designated by a slot. As well, they can appear unworthy to someone who invests a lot of time playing video games or using video graphics.
Because the integrated motherboard does not have enough room for expansion it does create some challenges. For this reason they are often less expensive and easy to acquire. They are best suited for those on a tight budget and that require a computer that is budget based. If you aren't in need of advanced video graphics or a system that is easy to upgrade this might be for you. As well, you will find environments (such as offices) that use work stations. These are often integrated type motherboards because they are task designed systems.
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