Name: ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus II - AMD Motherboard - Black
Brand: ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus II is a durable micro‑ATX motherboard built for AMD Socket AM4 systems, offering robust features for gamers and creators alike.

This ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-Plus II supports AMD Ryzen 3000 and 5000 Series processors on Socket AM4 and provides stable power delivery and modern connectivity for a reliable gaming PC or workstation build.

Memory support is generous with four DIMM slots for DDR4‑SDRAM in dual‑channel mode, ECC compatibility and a maximum capacity of 128 GB. The board accepts a wide range of memory speeds up to 4800 MHz, allowing flexible configurations from everyday use to performance‑tuned builds.

Storage options include one M.2 slot, four SATA III connectors and PCIe 3.0 support, enabling a mix of SSD and HDD drives with support for RAID 0, 1 and 10 arrays. In total the motherboard can host up to five drives, giving ample room for fast system and bulk storage.

Display and I/O are practical and modern: HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs deliver up to 3840 x 2160 resolution, while onboard networking provides Gigabit Ethernet with Wake‑on‑LAN readiness. USB connectivity includes multiple USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A ports for peripherals.

Audio is handled by Realtek ALC887/ALC897 with 7.1‑channel output and multiple analog jacks, while the board’s tactical design features RGB header support, a TPM connector, clear CMOS jumper and dedicated fan headers for cooling control.

Typical use cases include a compact yet powerful gaming rig, a content‑creation workstation, or an upgrade platform for users moving to Ryzen 3000/5000 CPUs. The micro‑ATX form factor (244 x 244 mm) makes it ideal for space‑conscious builds that don’t compromise on features.

Key selling points: Socket AM4 compatibility with Ryzen 3000/5000, four DDR4 DIMM slots up to 128 GB, M.2 + SATA storage with RAID support, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort, Gigabit Ethernet, and rugged TUF‑grade reliability—all in a compact micro‑ATX package.