Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS II (90MB17G0-M0EAY0)
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Compact micro-ATX motherboard designed for building PCs based on AMD Ryzen processors with socket AM4. Equipped with an entry-level AMD A520 chipset and an 8-phase power subsystem, making it the optimal choice for mid-range gaming or work systems. The Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS II belongs to Asus' 2023 The Ultimate Force gaming lineup, renowned for its reliability and durability.
It provides stability with compacted PCB, reinforced slots, SafeSlot latches and additional power circuit cooling. The included Fan Xpert 2+ utility automatically adjusts case cooling depending on the heating of components. The board supports 4 slots for DDR4 RAM with a maximum frequency of 4866 MHz and a total capacity of up to 128 GB. For data storage, there are 4 SATA3 connectors and 1 M.2 PCI-E 4.0 port for fast SSD drives.
The Realtek L8200A network controller supports a high-speed 2.5 Gigabit Internet connection. As befits a serious gaming board, connectors for water cooling systems and RGB strips with integrated Asus Aura Sync backlight are generously scattered along the entire perimeter. Taking into account all the technical capabilities of the board, the manufacturer recommends it as a basis for assembly with a 6/8-core Ryzen 5/7 processor (note: support for Ryzen 3000/4000/5000 chips is declared), 16/32 GB of DDR4 RAM and a video card GeForce RTX 3060/4060.
Miniature overclocking board with socket AM4
Despite the latest technology trends, many gamers still prefer tried-and-true components, especially when building entry-level PCs for Full HD gaming. Typical choices for these users include DDR4-3200 RAM, Ryzen 3600/5500 processors, and a compact AM4 motherboard. One such board is the Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS II, which costs around 75 euros.
Best option for Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7 processors
Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS II, made in micro-ATX format based on the AMD A520 chipset, allows you to create a balanced and modern PC with support for up to 128 GB of RAM (max. frequency 4866 MHz), SSD drives, including M.2, efficient cooling and lighting Asus Aura Sync. The 8-phase power converter provides sufficient power for processors at the Ryzen 5 5600G level.
High-quality build and limited overclocking
The TUF series from Asus is known for its high-quality design approach: the use of heat-resistant components and improved cooling of VRM zones. However, the use of the A520 chip with PCI-E 3.0 support limits compatibility with the latest fast SSDs and graphics cards. It is also worth considering that the board is not intended for intensive overclocking.
