AsusTufGaming A520M-plus wifi

AsusTufGaming A520M-plus wifi

Motherboard

R 1,200.00
In Stock(1 available)
Condition: Used
Warranty: 6 months
SKU: 90MB17F0-MVAAY0

AMD AM4 A520 mATX motherboard featuring PCIe 3.0 M.2, DDR4 4866MHz+ (OC), onboard Wi-Fi 5 & Bluetooth 5.0, VRM cooling, and Aura Sync RGB.

Product Details

Overview

The ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi is engineered to deliver battle-tested durability and rock-solid stability for the AMD AM4 platform. Built with military-grade TUF components, an upgraded power solution, and comprehensive cooling options, this micro-ATX motherboard provides a dependable foundation for low-to-mid tier gaming builds and general productivity rigs. Its understated industrial aesthetic is complemented by subtle Aura Sync RGB lighting headers for clean system customization.

Featuring the AMD A520 chipset, this board focuses on essential performance without unnecessary complexity. Designed around a high-density PCB, reinforced SafeSlot Core+ PCIe structure, and ESD Guards to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge, the TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi ensures continuous long-term operational integrity under sustained hardware workloads.

Architecture & Performance

Built for the AMD AM4 socket, the board fully supports AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000 G-Series, and 5000 Series desktop processors based on the Zen 2 and Zen 3 architectures. Memory subsystem topology features four dual-channel DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB with overclocked frequencies reaching up to 4866MHz (OC).

Storage throughput is driven by an onboard NVMe M.2 slot operating over PCIe 3.0 x4, yielding theoretical maximum bandwidth up to 32Gbps for rapid boot times and quick application loading. Graphics expansion is handled via a dedicated PCIe 3.0 x16 slot. For built-in graphics capabilities on compatible Ryzen APUs, the rear I/O delivers multi-display functionality across HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.2, and D-Sub outputs, making it highly versatile for 1080p esports gaming or multi-monitor workstation setups.

Key Technical Specifications

  • Processor & Socket: AMD Socket AM4 for Ryzen 5000 / 4000 G-Series / 3000 Series Desktop Processors; AMD A520 Chipset
  • Memory Support: 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB DDR4 (Up to 4866MHz OC), Dual-Channel Architecture, ECC/Non-ECC Un-buffered Memory
  • Storage Interfaces: 1 x M.2 Socket (Key M, Type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/10 support
  • Power & Thermal Design: Digi+ VRM with military-grade TUF Chokes & Capacitors; dedicated VRM heat sink; Fan Xpert 2+ thermal management controls
  • Wireless & Networking: Integrated Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth 5.0, Realtek 1Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard protection
  • Expansion & Rear I/O: 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.1, D-Sub, 3 x Audio Jacks

Who It's Built For

The ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus WiFi is ideal for budget-conscious PC builders, esports gamers targeting 1080p performance, and home office power users who require integrated Wi-Fi 5 out of the box. It offers exceptional reliability for users installing Ryzen 5000 series CPUs without paying a premium for chipset features they do not need.