{"product_id":"asus-tuf-gaming-a520m-plus-wifi-am4-micro-atx-motherboard","title":"ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe cheapest sensible way into an AM4 build that still has wireless built in\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD A520 chipset, Socket AM4 for Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro-ATX form factor, 244 x 244 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 x DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 3.0 x16 graphics slot and an M.2 NVMe socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBudget builds and second machines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAM4 refuses to die because Ryzen 5000 chips remain excellent value in South Africa, and the A520M-Plus WiFi is the cheapest board that does the job properly. TUF-grade components, ASUS's UEFI, an M.2 slot for a fast boot drive and integrated Wi-Fi mean you can put together a capable 5600 or 5700X3D gaming machine without adding a wireless card or fighting a nasty BIOS. It is also a sound choice for a home office PC or a first build for a student, where reliability and a clean setup process matter far more than headroom you will never use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow what A520 does not do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA520 has no CPU overclocking at all, so an unlocked Ryzen will run at stock only. PCIe is 3.0 throughout, which does not hurt current mid-range graphics cards in practice but does halve the ceiling on NVMe drive speeds. Two DIMM slots means 64 GB maximum and no upgrade path by adding sticks later. The VRM is adequate for a 5600 or 5700X3D but a 5950X under sustained all-core load will run into power limits. There is no PCIe 4.0, no DDR5 and no upgrade path to AM5. If you want any of that, buy a B550 board or move to AM5 entirely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTUF Gaming components with military-grade chokes and capacitors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 socket for NVMe solid state storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Wi-Fi with Bluetooth plus Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS UEFI BIOS with Fan Xpert and EZ Mode setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealtek high-definition audio with dedicated audio shielding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: AMD A520\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: AMD Socket AM4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: Micro-ATX (244 x 244 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 2 x DDR4 DIMM slots, up to 64 GB, dual channel with AMD memory profile support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (graphics), plus PCIe x1 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: 1 x M.2 socket for NVMe drives plus 4 x SATA 6 Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: Gigabit Ethernet, integrated Wi-Fi with Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: Realtek 7.1 surround high-definition audio codec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: HDMI and DisplayPort output for Ryzen APUs, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, Gigabit LAN, PS\/2 and audio jacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports at the rear, with front-panel USB headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA 6 Gb\/s cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screw and standoff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI\/O shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser guide and driver documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ASUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTUF Gaming is ASUS's durability-focused line, built around component ratings and thermal margin rather than marketing lights. Every ASUS motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ASUS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48762096746690,"sku":"TUFGAMINGA520M-PLUSWIFI","price":1699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/TUFGAMINGA520M-PLUSWIFI_wr_01.jpg?v=1788893804","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/asus-tuf-gaming-a520m-plus-wifi-am4-micro-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}