MSI A520M-A PRO

Micro ATX Socket AM4 AMD A520 motherboard - 2x DDR4 - M.2 PCIe NVMe - USB 3.0 - 1x PCI-Express 3.0 16x

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The MSI A520M-A PRO motherboard is designed to accommodate AMD Ryzen 3000/4000 processors and will allow the assembly of a lower cost multimedia or desktop configuration while maintaining a small footprint.

Micro ATX Socket AM4 AMD A520 motherboard - 2x DDR4 - M.2 PCIe NVMe - USB 3.0 - 1x PCI-Express 3.0 16x

Available from 62€96 on the outlet deals

Overview

MSI A520M-A PRO : Affordable AM4 Motherboard

Based on the AMD A520 chipset, the MSI A520M-A PROmotherboard is designed to accommodate AMD Ryzen processors on socket AM4 from the Zen 2 generation onwards, allowing for the assembly of a high-performance multimedia or office configuration while maintaining a reduced size. With support for PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6Gb/s and M.2 disks, DDR4 RAM and USB 3.0, this motherboard has everything you need to put together a well-balanced PC at a reasonable cost.

The advantages of the A520m-A PRO

  • AMD AM4 socket for AMD Ryzen 3000/4000processor
  • 2 dual-channel DDR4 4600+ MHz (OC) memory slots
  • 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports + 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 / SATA 6 Gb/s
  • 1x PCI-Express 3.0 16x slot
  • Micro-ATX format

AMD Ryzen 3000

The AMD Ryzen 3000 processors are among the first 7nm PC processors to support the PCIe 4.0 interface. The third generation Ryzen, codenamed Matisse, impresses with its many cores and threads and very high base frequencies ! AMD's Ryzen 3000 offers a (re)discovery of high-end performance for gaming, content creation and intensive multitasking. They allow you to do EVERYTHING even faster and more fluidly.

Information provided by our tech department Motherboards based on AMD A520 chipsets are only compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000 series processors (called Core Matisse). In case of doubt, please refer to the chipset compatibility information on the processors sold on the site.
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General information

Product name

MSI A520M-A PRO

Brand

MSI

Model

A520M-A PRO

Processor

Processor support

AMD AM4

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

AMD A520

Memory

Memory format

2 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 1866 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 2800 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 3066 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

64 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

None

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC892

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Realtek RTL8111H

Network standard(s)

10/100/1000 Mbps

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
4 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)

Number of M.2 slot(s)

1

Supported RAID Modes

10
1
0

Connectivity

Motherboard connector location

Standard connectors (on the motherboard)

Rear panel connectors

2 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
1 X RJ45 Female
2 X USB 2.0
4 X USB 3.0
1 X DVI Female
1 X HDMI Female
3 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo

Additional connectors

TPM
Front panel audio
Chassis intrusion
1 X +12V (Power supply P4)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

Micro ATX

Length

236 mm

Width

200 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

No

Use

Multimedia
Office

LED

No

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 15 Oct 2020

Customer reviews
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  • by Thomas
    Posted on 19 Aug 2024
    Bought on 21 Jul 2024 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10

    Super

    Ryzen 5 5500GT processor recognised directly with the bios already installed by the manufacturer in July 2024 (no need to update the bios).
    Simple, efficient motherboard.
    Integrated sound card well-suited to high-impedance headphones, a big change from the old on-board chipsets!

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  • by EmmanuelB
    Posted on 17 Apr 2023
    Bought on 18 Mar 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10

    Very good

    I bought this motherboard as a replacement for an Asus motherboard. Works very well with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor

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