- Does it support Ryzen 5000 processors?
- Yes, with a current BIOS. Older stock may need a BIOS update first, which requires a supported older CPU.
- Can I overclock the CPU on this board?
- No. The A520 chipset does not allow CPU overclocking, so you run chips at stock speeds.
- Does it have PCIe 4.0?
- No. The board runs PCIe 3.0 only, so Gen4 SSDs and graphics cards work but at Gen3 speed.
- How many M.2 and SATA drives can I install?
- One M.2 drive and up to four SATA drives.
- Is it Wi-Fi ready out of the box?
- No. It has no built-in Wi-Fi; you add a USB or PCIe Wi-Fi card, or use Ethernet.
- What memory does it take?
- DDR4 DIMMs, two slots, up to 64GB. Check the MSI memory list for validated kits.
- Where is the MSI A520M-A PRO AM4 AMD A520 SATA Micro ATX Motherboard cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $392.85, as of our latest check.