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Motherboard: ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI Micro-ATX AM4 Motherboard
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core AM4 Processor
Memory: Fanxiang UD01 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4 3200MHz CL16 Memory Kit
The ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI is a highly durable Micro-ATX motherboard that brings military-grade toughness and essential gaming features to price-conscious builders. Built on the dependable AMD A520 chipset, this board offers a streamlined, rock-solid foundation optimized for mainstream Ryzen processors.
Equipped with upgraded power delivery, comprehensive cooling controls, and TUF components like SafeSlot Core+ and ESD Guards, it guarantees long-term system stability under continuous workloads. To enhance your build's flexibility, it includes built-in high-speed Wi-Fi, an M.2 slot for rapid NVMe storage, and integration with ASUS Aura Sync RGB lighting to easily tie your gaming setup's look together.
The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a highly capable and cost-effective desktop processor featuring 6 cores and 12 threads, making it a fantastic choice for smooth entry-level gaming, everyday multitasking, and home office productivity. Packed with 19MB of total cache, it delivers responsive performance that easily handles modern application suites and popular esports titles.
Utilizing AMD's efficient 7nm "Zen 3" architecture, the Ryzen 5 5500 runs exceptionally cool and quiet with a low 65W TDP. Featuring a 3.6GHz base clock and boost speeds reaching up to 4.2GHz, it features native Precision Boost 2 technology to automatically lift clock speeds when your system demands extra power.
The Fanxiang UD01 is a high-reliability DDR4 3200MHz desktop memory kit engineered to deliver seamless system responsiveness and stable throughput. Running at standard DDR4 operating voltages with a snappy CL16 timing layout, this 16GB (2x8GB) dual-channel kit provides the ideal sweet-spot capacity for fluid day-to-day computing, streaming, and lag-free gaming.
Wrapped in a clean, low-profile aluminum alloy heatspreader, the UD01 effectively draws heat away from the memory ICs to prevent throttling. Its compact design guarantees broad mechanical compatibility across almost all PC cases and larger aftermarket CPU coolers without creating physical space conflicts.
| Model | TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| Socket Type | AM4 |
| Chipset | AMD A520 |
| CPU Support | AMD Ryzen 5000, 5000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series & 3000 Series Processors |
| Memory | 4 x DDR4 DIMM, Dual Channel, Max. 128GB |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | 1 x Gen3 x4 M.2, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 |
| LAN | Realtek 1Gb Ethernet |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio | Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio |
| Power | 24-pin ATX, 8-pin CPU, TUF Components VRM System |
| Model | Ryzen 5 5500 |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 |
| Max. Boost Clock | Up to 4.2GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.6GHz |
| L1 Cache | 384KB |
| L2 Cache | 3MB |
| L3 Cache | 16MB |
| Default TDP | 65W |
| Process | TSMC 7nm FinFET |
| Socket | AM4 |
| Memory Support | DDR4-3200 (2 channels) |
| Graphics | None |
| Overclocking | Unlocked |
| Max. Temp | 95°C |
| Model | UD01 |
|---|---|
| Type | DDR4 288Pin Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM |
| Frequency | 3200MHz |
| CL | 16 |
| Voltage | 1.35V DC |
| Material | Aluminum alloy |
| Colour | Black |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty |
| Platforms | AMD, Intel |
| Packing | Two packs |