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MSI A520M-A PRO micro-ATX motherboard in black with Ryzen 5 5600G CPU attached

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MSI A520M-A PRO AMD motherboard with Ryzen 5 5600G

SKU CH-0WQX-SV5ZF

A micro-ATX A520 board paired with a 6-core Ryzen 5 5600G at 3.9 GHz, 65 W TDP, 16 MB L3 cache and integrated Radeon graphics, supporting DDR4 up to 4600 MHz

  • ProcessorRyzen 5000G Series
  • Ryzen 5 5600G delivers 6 cores at 3.9 GHz base clock
  • 7 nm Zen 3 architecture keeps power draw at 65 W
  • 16 MB L3 cache cuts latency for gaming and productivity
  • Integrated Radeon graphics handle display output without a discrete card
  • DDR4 support up to 4600 MHz via A-XMP OC mode

Socket AM4 Platform Bundle

This bundle pairs an MSI A520M-A PRO motherboard with a Ryzen 5 5600G processor for Socket AM4 systems. The 65W 6-core CPU includes integrated Radeon graphics and 16MB L3 cache. It suits office workstations or entry gaming builds that do not need a discrete graphics card. Windows 11 is supported out of the box.

Upgrade Path From Older AM4 CPUs

The board supports 3rd Gen Ryzen desktop processors and Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors alongside the included 5600G. Builders moving from a 1st or 2nd Gen Ryzen chip gain Zen 3 architecture and higher DDR4 speeds. The jump is worthwhile when the current system cannot reach the memory frequencies this platform enables.

Micro-ATX Installation Notes

The Micro-ATX form factor fits most standard chassis without clearance issues. Install the CPU, attach the cooler, then populate DDR4 slots following the 1DPC guidelines for maximum frequency. A common mistake is mixing single-rank and dual-rank modules, which limits the top speed to 3866 MHz instead of 4600 MHz.

How it compares

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Price $303.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,906 comparable items (median $224.49).

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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorRyzen 5000G Series

Questions about this item

Will the Micro ATX form factor of the MSI A520M-A PRO fit in my case?

The board uses the Micro ATX form factor, so it fits any chassis that supports Micro ATX or full-size ATX mounting holes.

Do I need to update the BIOS before installing the Ryzen 5 5600G on this A520 motherboard?

The combo ships with the Ryzen 5 5600G already paired to the A520 board, so the BIOS should recognise the 65 W Cezanne processor without an update.

What is the maximum DDR4 speed the A520M-A PRO can run with the Ryzen 5 5600G installed?

With a single-rank module the board supports up to 4600 MHz via A-XMP OC MODE; dual-rank modules top out at 3866 MHz.

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