ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB AMD AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard

The ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB is a reliable and feature-rich Micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen processors. Built on the AMD A520 chipset, it supports the latest AMD AM4 socket CPUs, including Ryzen 5000 series, with robust power delivery and comprehensive cooling options. This motherboard is ideal for building a cost-effective yet high-performance PC for gaming, content creation, or everyday computing.

Advantages

With its compact Micro-ATX form factor, the PRIME A520M-K ARGB fits into smaller cases without sacrificing essential features. It includes addressable Gen 2 RGB headers and Aura RGB headers, allowing you to customize your system's lighting. The board also offers PCIe 3.0 support, dual M.2 slots (one with PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA mode), and four SATA 6Gb/s ports for ample storage connectivity.

Suitable for

• Budget to mid-range gaming PCs
• Home and office workstations
• Multimedia and entertainment systems
• Entry-level content creation builds

Key specifications

• CPU Socket: AMD AM4
• Chipset: AMD A520
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX
• Memory: 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots, max 64GB, supports DDR4 4600(O.C.) MHz
• Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage: 1 x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
• Rear USB: 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• Video Outputs: 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x D-Sub (VGA)
• Audio: Realtek ALC887/897 7.1-Channel HD Audio
• LAN: Realtek 1Gb Ethernet
• RGB Headers: 1 x Addressable Gen 2, 1 x Aura RGB
• Power Connectors: 1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor and DDR4 3200MHz or higher memory. Ensure your power supply meets the minimum requirements for your CPU and GPU combination.