Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WI-FI AM4 AMD Micro ATX Motherboard
The Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WI-FI AM4 AMD Micro ATX Motherboard is a reliable and feature-packed motherboard designed to support AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series Desktop Processors. With its micro ATX form factor, measuring 9.6 inches x 9.6 inches (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm), this motherboard is perfect for building compact gaming systems or small form factor PCs without compromising on performance.The motherboard's audio capabilities are powered by the Realtek ALC887/897 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC. It supports jack-detection, multi-streaming, and front panel jack-retasking, ensuring an immersive audio experience with up to 24-Bit/192kHz playback. The audio quality is further enhanced with dedicated audio PCB layers, audio shielding, and premium Japanese audio capacitors, delivering clear and high-fidelity sound for gaming and entertainment.In terms of graphics connectivity, the Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS provides a variety of options, including 1 x D-Sub, 1 x DVI-D, and 1 x HDMI 2.1 port, supporting 4K@60Hz resolution. The motherboard also supports AMD 2-Way CrossFireX Technology, allowing users to harness the power of multiple GPUs for enhanced graphics performance in demanding games and applications.Internal I/O ports offer convenient connectivity options, such as CPU and Chassis Fan connectors for efficient cooling, an Aura RGB Strip Header for customizable lighting effects, and multiple USB connectors for additional USB devices. The motherboard supports M.2 storage devices (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode) and has an M.2 slot with an E key for a Wi-Fi module, making it convenient to add high-speed storage and enable wireless connectivity.Memory-wise, the Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory in Dual Channel Memory Architecture. With a wide range of supported memory speeds, including overclocked options, users can achieve faster data transfer rates and seamless multitasking capabilities.The motherboard's LAN features include a Realtek L8200A 1Gb Ethernet port and TUF LANGuard, ensuring reliable and stable network connectivity for smooth online gaming and content streaming.As part of the TUF series, the motherboard comes with ASUS TUF PROTECTION, featuring safeguarding measures such as audio shielding and ECC Memory support (varies by CPU). This protection ensures stable performance and extended component lifespan, protecting against power surges and other potential hazards.The Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS also offers a 256 Mb Flash ROM with UEFI AMI BIOS for easy and intuitive system management, while the AMD A520 Chipset provides four SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 10 support for ample storage and data security.With a 3-year warranty, users can have confidence in the reliability and longevity of the Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WI-FI AM4 AMD Micro ATX Motherboard. Overall, it's a solid choice for gamers and builders looking to create a powerful and compact system with all the essential features needed for an immersive gaming experience.
Features:
- AMD AM4 socket: Ready for Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors
- Comprehensive cooling: Large VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, Fan Xpert 2+
- Made for online gaming: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
- Aura Sync RGB: Onboard RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 headers for RGB LED strips, easily synced with Aura Sync-capable hardware.
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