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Micro-ATX motherboard with black heatsinks and AM4 socket, bundled with Ryzen 5 5600 CPU

Sapphire Tech

Sapphire Tech PULSE A520M-E AM4 Motherboard & AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-Core CPU Combo

SKU CH-WH2W-GAH86

A motherboard and CPU bundle pairing a 6-core Ryzen 5 5600 with an A520M-E board supporting DDR4 4600 OC and PCIe 3.0 M.2 storage

  • ChipsetA520M-E
  • HDMI ports1 x HDMI

Model PULSE A520M-E + AMD Ryzen 5 5600

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  • Zen 3 performance for budget builds with Ryzen 5 5600 6-core CPU
  • DDR4 overclocking up to 4600 MHz via XMP profiles
  • Compact MATX design 22.6x22.1cm with extended VRM heatsinks
  • Versatile connectivity including HDMI 2.1 and USB 3.2 Gen1
  • AM4 upgrade path to Ryzen 7 5800X3D without motherboard replacement

Budget Gaming Bundle

The Sapphire Tech PULSE A520M-E motherboard paired with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 6-core CPU targets builders who want solid 1080p gaming and everyday productivity without overspending. The 65W processor reaches a 4.4 GHz boost clock and delivers 11,500 points in Cinebench R23. The board uses a 7+2+1 phase VRM design rated at 60A DrMOS for stable power delivery.

Upgrade From Ryzen 5 3600

This combo replaces an older Ryzen 5 3600 system with roughly 15 percent faster single-core performance and the same AM4 socket. The jump is worth it when you need higher frame rates in titles like CS:GO or Valorant at 1080p. The motherboard retains support for future upgrades such as the Ryzen 7 5800X3D without a board swap.

DDR4 4600 OC Headroom

Memory can be pushed to DDR4 4600+ MHz via XMP profiles, giving ample bandwidth for gaming libraries and multitasking. Storage options include one PCIe 3.0 M.2 slot at 32 Gbps plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for hybrid arrays. The PCIe 3.0 x16 slot handles graphics cards like the RX 6600 or RTX 3060, while HDMI 2.1 supports 4K 60 Hz output.

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Price $210.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameSAPPHIRE
Processor
ChipsetA520M-E
Ports & slots
HDMI ports1 x HDMI

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Questions about this item

Will the included cooler keep the Ryzen 5 5600 under 70 °C during extended gaming sessions?

The board's extended VRM heatsinks and AM4 cooler compatibility are designed to maintain temperatures below 70 °C under load with the bundled Wraith Stealth cooler.

Can I run DDR4 memory at 4600 MHz on this motherboard without manual tuning?

Yes, the board supports DDR4 4600+ MHz via XMP profiles so you can enable the rated speed in the BIOS without manual adjustments.

Does the HDMI port support 4K resolution at 60 Hz for a productivity monitor?

The rear HDMI 2.1 port delivers 4K 60 Hz output, suitable for high-resolution office work and media playback.

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