- Which CPUs work with the Sapphire A520M-E?
- It uses Socket AM4 and the A520 chipset, so it takes Ryzen 3000, 4000G and 5000 series processors. Check Sapphire's CPU support list for the exact BIOS needed for newer chips.
- Can I overclock the CPU on this board?
- No. The A520 chipset does not support CPU overclocking, so pick a B550 or X570 board if you plan to tune a Ryzen chip.
- Does it support PCIe 4.0?
- No. The board is PCIe 3.0 only, so a PCIe 4.0 graphics card or SSD will run at 3.0 speeds.
- Do I need a graphics card with this motherboard?
- Only if your CPU lacks integrated graphics. With a Ryzen G-series APU, the HDMI port drives a display directly.
- How many M.2 drives can I install?
- One. There is a single M.2 slot, so plan on one NVMe SSD plus SATA drives if you need more storage.
- What comes in the box?
- Expect the motherboard, a SATA cable, the I/O shield and a quick-start guide. Confirm contents with the seller, since bundles vary.
- Where is the Sapphire A520M-E Desktop PC Motherboard cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $127.89, as of our latest check.