Asus TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS AMD 3rd Gen Socket AM4 mATX Motherboard

Name: Asus TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS AMD 3rd Gen Socket AM4 mATX Motherboard - MikroTech
Brand: Asus
SKU: MB-AA520TPM
Price: 2039.99 ZAR
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Product ID: 753943 Category: For AMD Processors

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Overview:

TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS
AMD A520 (Ryzen AM4 ) micro ATX motherboard with M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, HDMI/DVI/D-Sub, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and Aura Sync RGB lighting support

AMD AM4 socket: Ready for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors
Comprehensive cooling: VRM and PCH heatsinks, Fan Xpert 2+
Made for online gaming: Realtek L8200A Ethernet, M.2 slot (Key E) for Wi-Fi module, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
Aura Sync RGB Lighting: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear

Features:

DURABLE. STABLE. RELIABLE.
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus distills essential elements of the latest AMD platform and combines them with game-ready features and proven durability. Engineered with military-grade components, an upgraded power solution and a comprehensive set of cooling options, this motherboard delivers rock-solid performance with unwavering gaming stability.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance – an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

PS/2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
DVI-D
D-Sub
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Realtek LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
3 x Audio jacks
1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot- ASUS SafeSlot core+
Audio Features- Audio Shielding- Premium Japanese? Audio Capacitors- Dedicated Audio PCB Layers
1 x AURA RGB header
DDR4 support
AMD AM4 socket for Ryzen 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
2 x Front USB 3.2 Gen 1
32Gb/s M.2 supportPCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA mode
AMD A520 Chipset
M.2(Key E)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s
3 x Front USB 2.0

ROCK-SOLID PERFORMANCE
With upgraded power delivery and comprehensive cooling options to fuel the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, plus support for faster memory, TUF Gaming A520M-Plus is the perfect foundation for your next high-core-count battle rig.

TUF CHOKES
Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, improving system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS
Proprietary capacitors provide up to 20% greater temperature tolerance and 5X-longer lifespan.

EASY PC DIY
TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want – even for first-time builders. The TUF Gaming Alliance ecosystem makes selecting compatible parts easy, while Armoury Crate software offers full control of system settings via a single dashboard. TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

Build with confidence
TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger.

IMMERSIVE GAMING
TUF Gaming A520M-Plus provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create a personalized gaming atmosphere.

EXCLUSIVE GIGABIT ETHERNET
Experience ultra-fast gaming with the ASUS-exclusive Realtek L8200A Gigabit Ethernet. With performance and stability enhancements, the LAN is optimized for CPU-efficient, low-latency data transfers.

Turbo LAN – Network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization
Turbo LAN is a network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization. With cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology, it allows you to configure application priority via an intuitive interface, and reduces network lag.

Product Specifications

CPU	AMD AM4 Socket for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors Processors
Chipset	AMD A520
Memory	4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR4 4800(O.C.) / 4600(O.C) / 4466(O.C.) / 4400(O.C) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200 / 3000 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz Un-buffered Memory Dual Channel Memory Architecture ECC Memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor
Graphic	Integrated Graphics in the 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors 1 x D-Sub 1 x DVI-D 1 x HDMI 2.1(4K@60HZ)
Expansion Slots	3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 mode) AMD A520 Chipset 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Storage	Total supports 1 x M.2 slot(s) and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen and 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen with Radeon Graphics Processors : 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M Key, Type 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110(PCIE 3.0 x4 and SATA modes) storage devices support AMD A520 Chipset : 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s) Support Raid 0, 1, 10
LAN	Realtek L8200A 1Gb Ethernet TUF LANGuard
Wireless Data Network	M.2 slot only (Key E) (Support PCIe interface) *Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Audio	Realtek ALC887 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC – Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking, up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback Audio Feature : – Audio Shielding – Dedicated audio PCB layers – Premium Japanese audio capacitors * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.
USB Ports	Rear USB Port ( Total 7 ) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type-A) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 port(s)(2 x Type-A) Front USB Port ( Total 5 ) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s)(2 x Type-A) 3 x USB 2.0 port(s)(3 x Type-A)
Software Features	ASUS Exclusive Software Armoury Crate – Aura Creator – Aura Sync AI Suite 3 – Performance And Power Saving Utility TurboV EVO EPU Digi+ VRM Fan Xpert 2+ – EZ update – PC Cleaner – System Information TUF GAMING CPU-Z AI Charger ASUS Turbo LAN Norton Anti-virus software (Free Trial for 60 days) WinRAR UEFI BIOS ASUS EZ DIY – ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 – ASUS EZ Flash 3 – ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ Mode
ASUS Special Features	ASUS TUF PROTECTION – ASUS DIGI+ VRM – ASUS ESD Guards – TUF LANGuard – ASUS Overvoltage Protection – ASUS SafeSlot Core+ – ASUS Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design – ASUS Q-DIMM – ASUS Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution – Aluminum heatsink design
Back I/O Ports	1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s) 1 x DVI-D 1 x D-Sub 1 x HDMI 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (teal blue)Type-A 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 3 x Audio jack(s)
Internal I/O Ports	1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x Aura RGB Strip Header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1(up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 port(s) 2 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 3 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x 4 mode) 1 x M.2 with E key for Wi-Fi module 1 x SPI TPM header 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s) 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s) 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector 1 x COM port header
Accessories	User’s manual I/O Shield 2 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x Supporting DVD 1 x TUF Gaming Sticker 1 x TUF Certification card(s) 1 x M.2 SSD screw package(s) 1 x M.2 Key E screw package(s)
BIOS	256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Manageability	WOL by PXE
Operating System	Windows 10 64-bit
Form Factor	mATX Form Factor 9.6 inch x 9.6 inch ( 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm )