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Comparison Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS II vs Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WIFI

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Featuresgaminggaming
SocketAMD AM4AMD AM4
Form factormicro-ATXmicro-ATX
Power phases88
VRM heatsink
LED lighting
Lighting syncAsus Aura SyncAsus Aura Sync
Size (HxW)244x244 mm244x244 mm
Chipset
ChipsetAMD A520AMD A520
BIOSAmiAmi
UEFI BIOS
RAM
DDR44 slot(s)4 slot(s)
Memory moduleDIMMDIMM
Operation mode2 channel2 channel
Max. clock frequency4866 MHz4866 MHz
Max. memory128 GB128 GB
XMP
Drive interface
SATA 3 (6Gbps)44
M.2 connector11
M.21xSATA/PCI-E 4x1xSATA/PCI-E 4x
M.2 version1x3.0
M.2 SSD cooling
Integrated RAID controller
Expansion slots
1x PCI-E slots22
PCI-E 16x slots11
PCI Express3.03.0
Steel PCI-E connectors
Internal connections
TPM connector
USB 2.022
USB 3.2 gen111
ARGB LED strip22
RGB LED strip22
More featuresCOM Port
Video outputs
D-Sub output (VGA)
HDMI output
HDMI versionv.2.1v.2.1
DisplayPort
DisplayPort versionv.1.2v.1.2
Integrated audio
AudiochipRealtek ALC887Realtek ALC887
Sound (channels)7.17.1
Network interfaces
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11aс)
BluetoothBluetooth v 5.0
LAN (RJ-45)1 Gbps1 Gbps
LAN ports11
LAN controllerRealtek L8200ARealtek
External connections
USB 2.022
USB 3.2 gen144
PS/211
BIOS FlashBack
Power connectors
Main power socket24 pin24 pin
CPU power8 pin8 pin
Fan power connectors33
CPU Fan 4-pin11
Chassis/Water Pump Fan 4-pin22
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XMP

The ability of the motherboard to work with RAM modules that support XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) technology. This technology was developed by Intel; it is used in motherboards and RAM blocks and only works if both of these system components are XMP compliant. A similar technology from AMD is called AMP.

The main function of XMP is to facilitate system overclocking (“overclocking”): special overclocking profiles are “sewn” into the memory with this technology, and if desired, the user can only select one of these profiles without resorting to complex configuration procedures. This is not only easier, but also safer: every profile added to the bar is tested for stability.

M.2 version

The version of the M.2 interface determines both the maximum data transfer rate and the supported devices that can be connected via physical M.2 connectors (see the corresponding paragraph).

The version of the M.2 interface in the specifications of motherboards is usually indicated by the number of connectors themselves and by the PCI-E revision provided for in each of them. For example, the entry “3x4.0” means three connectors capable of supporting PCI-E 4.0; and the designation “2x5.0, 1x4.0” means a trio of connectors, two of which support PCI-E 4.0, and another one supports PCI-E 5.0.

M.2 SSD cooling

Motherboard-integrated cooling for M.2 SSD drives.

This connector allows you to achieve high speed, however, for the same reason, many M.2 SSDs have high heat dissipation, and additional cooling may be required to avoid overheating. Most often, the simplest radiator in the form of a metal plate is responsible for such cooling — in the case of an SSD, this is quite enough.

Wi-Fi

 

Bluetooth

The motherboard has its own Bluetooth module, which eliminates the need to purchase such an adapter separately. Bluetooth technology is used for direct wireless connection of a computer with other devices — mobile phones, players, tablets, laptops, wireless headphones, etc.; connectivity options include both file sharing and external device control. The Bluetooth connection range is up to 10 m (in later standards — up to 100 m), while the devices do not have to be in the line of sight. Different versions of Bluetooth (at the end of 2021, the latest of which is Bluetooth v 5) are mutually compatible in terms of basic functionality and have all sorts of differences.

LAN controller

Model of the LAN controller installed in the motherboard.

The LAN controller provides data exchange between the card and the network port(s) of the computer. Accordingly, both general characteristics and individual features of the network functionality of the "motherboard" depend on the characteristics of this module: support for special technologies, connection quality in case of unstable communication, etc. Knowing the model of the LAN controller, you can find detailed data on it — including including practical reviews; this information is rarely needed by the average user, but it can be useful for online game enthusiasts and for some specific tasks.

Thus, the LAN controller model is specified mainly in cases where it is a rather advanced solution that is noticeably superior to standard models. Such solutions are currently produced mainly under the brands Intel(middle level), Realtek(relatively simple models), Aquntia and Killer(mostly advanced solutions).
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