The MSI A520M-A PRO is a Micro ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen processors, offering a solid foundation for building a reliable and efficient desktop system. Based on the AMD A520 chipset and featuring the AM4 socket, it is compatible with AMD Ryzen 3, 5, 7, and 9 third-generation processors. The board supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory across two DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, with a wide range of supported clock speeds from 1866 MHz up to 4600 MHz, providing flexibility for various performance needs.
Connectivity and Expansion
The MSI A520M-A PRO offers a well-rounded set of connectivity options. It includes four SATA III connectors for storage devices, one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot for a dedicated graphics card, and one PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot for additional expansion cards. For external connectivity, the board provides two USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, one HDMI port, and one DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 across two displays simultaneously. Wired networking is handled by a Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet controller.
Audio and Internal Headers
Audio performance is managed by the Realtek ALC892 chip, delivering 7.1-channel surround sound with headphone output and microphone support. Internal headers include two USB 2.0 headers, one USB 3.1 Gen 1 header, a front panel audio connector, two chassis fan connectors, a CPU fan connector, and a chassis intrusion connector, making it a versatile choice for a variety of system builds.
Product number manufacturer:
A520M-A PRO
Audio
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
4
Expansion slots
PCI Express 3.0 x1 slots:
1
PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots:
1
Graphics
Number of displays supported:
2
Internal I/O
ATX Power connector (24-pin):
Chassis fan connector(s):
2
Chassis intrusion connector:
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
1
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds:
1866,2133,2400,2667,2800,2933,3000,3066,3200,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4600 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 3, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen 5, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 7, 3rd Generation AMD Ryzen™ 9
Maximum number of SMP processors:
1
Sockets
Technical details
Video
A nice option for those on an extremely tight budget, a motherboard without any bells and whistles.
Nathan | Reviewed on: 09-01-2026
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It was my first build and it was…
It was my first build and it was exactly what I hoped for, also I love having capability for four internal hard drives. Great quality graphics for it's status, thanks.
David J Collins | Reviewed on: 11-04-2025 | via Trusted Shops
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