Name: MSI A520M PRO Motherboard - Socket AM4, DDR4, USB 3.0
Brand: MSI

MSI A520M PRO Motherboard - Socket AM4, DDR4, USB 3.0 arrives as a reliable micro-ATX foundation for AMD Ryzen systems, offering broad compatibility with Ryzen 3000 series processors and modern connectivity for everyday builds.

This MSI A520M PRO supports Socket AM4 CPUs from AMD and is engineered around the AMD A520 chipset to provide stable performance for a single SMP processor installation. Its compact micro ATX form factor (244 x 210 mm) makes it suitable for smaller cases without sacrificing essential expandability.

Memory support is flexible with two DIMM slots supporting DDR4-SDRAM in dual-channel mode, ECC and non-ECC types, and up to 64 GB total. Supported memory frequencies range widely — from 1866 MHz up to enthusiast speeds beyond 4000 MHz — allowing you to match budget or higher-frequency RAM as needed.

Storage options include one M.2 slot plus four SATA III ports and support for PCI Express 3.0 interfaces, making the board compatible with both SSD and HDD configurations. Hardware RAID levels 0, 1 and 10 are supported for basic redundancy and performance setups.

For connectivity the board offers USB 2.0 and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA outputs for up to 4096 x 2160 resolution, a Gigabit Ethernet port driven by the Realtek 8111H controller, and a full 7.1-channel audio solution via the Realtek ALC892 chip. Note that onboard Wi‑Fi is not included.

Expansion includes one PCIe x16 slot for a discrete GPU, two PCIe x1 (Gen3) slots, and standard front-panel headers including audio, USB and chassis connectors. Power and cooling support are standard with a 24-pin ATX connector, CPU fan header and a chassis fan header plus six mounting holes for secure installation.

This board is ideal for compact home, office or entry-level gaming PCs where stable operation, multimedia outputs and a clear upgrade path are priorities. Typical use cases include budget gaming builds with a discrete GPU, home office workstations, media centers driving 4K displays, or lightweight content-creation rigs.