{"product_id":"asus-prime-a520m-k","title":"ASUS PRIME A520M-K","description":"\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eASUS PRIME A520M-K — a budget-friendly AM4 micro-ATX board that's easy to pitch to entry-level and value-conscious AMD builders.\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKey Specs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9589%; height: 263.212px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.125px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eMicro-ATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eAM4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 13.125px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 13.125px;\"\u003eAMD A520\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 26.25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 26.25px;\"\u003eCPU Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 26.25px;\"\u003eAMD Ryzen 5000 Series\/5000 G-Series\/4000 G-Series\/3000 Series\/3000 G-Series Desktop Processors \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 12.1181px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 12.1181px;\"\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 12.1181px;\"\u003e2 x Dual-Channel DDR4, up to 4600 MHz (OC), max 64GB \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.2431px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 30.2431px;\"\u003eGraphics Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; 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height: 26.25px;\"\u003eRear I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 26.25px;\"\u003e4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (blue) Type-A, 1 x PS\/2 keyboard\/mouse combo port, 1 x D-Sub, 1 x HDMI, 1 x LAN (RJ45), 2 x USB 2.0, 3 x audio jacks \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 30.2431px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 10.762%; height: 30.2431px;\"\u003eInternal Headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 86.7776%; height: 30.2431px;\"\u003e1 x COM port header, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector (supports 2 additional ports), 1 x CPU fan connector, 1 x chassis fan connector, 2 x USB 2.0 connectors (support 4 additional ports) \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSales Talking Points\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eValue-first AM4 platform — the A520 series is built to deliver stable power and intuitive cooling with flexible transfer options for everyday productivity, positioning it as an ideal step-up from entry boards without paying for high-end features. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eSmart cooling for the price point — an array of hybrid fan headers with cooling controls configurable via Fan Xpert software or UEFI BIOS, and each header can reference three thermal sensors, with Fan Xpert able to map ASUS graphics card temps for smarter GPU\/CPU cooling. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eUser-friendly BIOS — a built-in search feature helps users quickly find settings, EZ Mode displays vital stats with guided wizards and drag-and-drop functionality, and EZ XMP improves DRAM performance with one click — great for first-time builders. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comx-computers.co.za\/ASUS-PRIME-A520M-K-specifications-246336.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eClean audio for the segment — audio shielding separates analog\/digital signal domains to reduce interference, and separate PCB layers for left\/right channels minimize crosstalk. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.comx-computers.co.za\/ASUS-PRIME-A520M-K-specifications-246336.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eEcosystem tie-in — Armoury Crate gives centralized control of supported ASUS products from one interface, useful for upselling other ASUS peripherals. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eBusiness\/IT angle (if selling CSM variant) — supports scheduled automatic BIOS\/software updates across devices at off-peak hours, plus endpoint configuration and portable storage\/software control via grouping rules — good for SMB or fleet deployments. \u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIdeal customer: budget AMD Ryzen builds (gaming or general productivity), home office PCs, or first-time PC builders who want AM4 compatibility with room to add a discrete GPU later.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Rectron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43766563012721,"sku":null,"price":1135.05,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1736\/1777\/files\/p3jbrwz1qhktvcdz_setting_xxx_0_90_end_1000_979bf899-135a-4aba-b385-10246037c32d.png?v=1785404312","url":"https:\/\/clgtech.myshopify.com\/products\/asus-prime-a520m-k","provider":"CLG Tech (PTY) Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}