Motherboard Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WiFi DDR4 AM4

Asus TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WiFi AM4 Micro ATX DDR4 Motherboard

The TUF GAMING A520M-PLUS WiFi is a Micro ATX gaming board based on the AMD A520 chipset for the AM4 platform. It combines durable TUF-series construction, built-in wireless connectivity and advanced protection features for a gaming or everyday build.

Platform & chipset

The board is built on the AMD AM4 socket and A520 chipset, ready for Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series and 3000 processors. The TUF GAMING line emphasizes reliability, including a large VRM heatsink and a PCH heatsink that help manage board temperatures. The Stack Cool 3+ design uses 2-ounce copper layers to assist heat dissipation from important components.

Memory & expansion

The board works with DDR4 memory and offers flexible storage through an M.2 slot for fast SSDs alongside SATA 6Gbps connectors. USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports are available for expansion and peripherals. Display outputs include DisplayPort, HDMI and D-Sub for use with the integrated graphics of a compatible processor.

Power, cooling & connectivity

On networking, the board includes built-in Wi-Fi 802.11ac supporting 2.4GHz and 5GHz networks, and a TurboLAN mechanism that prioritizes network traffic by application. Protection features include ESD Guards rated up to +/-10kV on air discharge, plus TUF LANGuard to shield the network connection from static electricity. Aura Sync RGB lighting with Addressable Gen 2 headers allows synchronizing effects with compatible hardware.

• Socket: AM4 · supports Ryzen 5000 / 4000G / 3000
• Chipset: A520 · Micro ATX form factor
• Memory: DDR4
• Storage: M.2 PCIe · SATA 6Gbps
• Network: Wi-Fi 802.11ac · TurboLAN · TUF LANGuard
• Display & I/O: DisplayPort · HDMI · D-Sub · USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Lighting & protection: Aura Sync RGB · ESD Guards up to 10kV