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MSI A520M PRO

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MSI A520M PRO

AM4A520Micro-ATXDDR41 M.2

Price

$87.58

MSI A520M PRO

Full Specifications

Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.

SocketAM4

ChipsetA520

Form FactorMicro-ATX

ColorBlack

Memory TypeDDR4

Memory Slots2

Max Memory64 GB

Max Speed4600 MHz

ECC SupportNo

M.2 Slots1

M.2 Details2242/2260/2280 M-key

SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4

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About This Product

The MSI A520M PRO is a budget-friendly Micro-ATX motherboard for AMD AM4 processors. It is suitable for basic computing tasks and entry-level gaming builds using integrated graphics or low-power discrete GPUs. Compared to B550 boards, it lacks PCIe 4.0 support and advanced overclocking features, making it less ideal for high-performance gaming or productivity. Its two DDR4 slots limit future memory expansion.

Best for: Budget Basic Builds

Pros

Affordable AM4 platform
Micro-ATX compact size
Supports current AMD Ryzen CPUs
Sufficient for basic use

Cons

No PCIe 4.0 support
Limited memory slots (2)
Basic VRM for entry-level CPUs

Verdict
“Best for budget-conscious users building a basic PC for everyday tasks or light gaming.”

Full Specifications

Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.

SocketAM4

ChipsetA520

Form FactorMicro-ATX

ColorBlack

Memory TypeDDR4

Memory Slots2

Max Memory64 GB

Max Speed4600 MHz

ECC SupportNo

M.2 Slots1

M.2 Details2242/2260/2280 M-key

SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4

Compatible CPUs (20)

AMD Ryzen 5 1600AF

6C / 12T3.60 GHz65W

$35.90

AMD AMD Athlon 220GE 3.4 GHz Dual-Core OEM/Tray Processor

AMD Ryzen Embedded 5900E

12C / 24T3.70 GHz105W

AMD AMD Athlon X4 940 3.2 GHz Quad-Core OEM/Tray Processor

4C / 4T3.60 GHz65W

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

4C / 8T4.00 GHz35W

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Compatible RAM (20)

Crucial Ballistix Sport AT 8 GB

1x8GBDDR4-3000

$22.79

Crucial Ballistix 8 GB

1x8GBDDR4-3200

$22.79

Crucial Ballistix 8 GB

2x4GBDDR4-2400

$22.79

Crucial Ballistix 8 GB

1x8GBDDR4-2666

$22.79

Compatible Cases (20)

Zalman T6

Mid TowerGPU: 280mm

$29.99

Zalman T6 Mini

Mini TowerGPU: 250mm

$29.99

Zalman CUBIX

Mini TowerGPU: 260mm

$37.99

GameMax M60

Mid TowerGPU: 340mm

$38.97

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