MSI MAG A520M Vector Wifi DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The MSI MAG A520M Vector WiFi is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD A520 chipset and designed around the AM4 socket. It supports AMD Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series desktop processors as well as AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series desktop processors, though it is not compatible with the Ryzen 5 3400G or Ryzen 3 3200G. For builders who need a compact yet capable foundation for an AMD-based gaming or productivity PC, this board packs a meaningful feature set into its M-ATX footprint. Memory support covers two DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, accepting up to 64 GB of DDR4. Standard JEDEC speeds range from 1866 MHz through 3200 MHz, and A-XMP overclocking mode extends that ceiling to 4600 MHz and beyond. Expansion is provided by one PCIe Gen3 x16 slot for the primary graphics card and two PCIe x1 slots for additional peripherals. Storage options include four SATA III ports and a single M.2 slot running at PCIe Gen3 x4 for NVMe SSDs. MSI’s M.2 Shield Frozr thermal cover sits over the M.2 slot to help manage SSD temperatures and reduce throttling. An Extended Heatsink on the VRM area helps the power delivery stage handle sustained CPU loads. Connectivity is well-rounded for its segment. Networking combines a Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit LAN port with an Intel Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module rated for 802.11ac (up to 433 Mbps). Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC892/ALC897 codec. Display outputs on the rear I/O include one HDMI and one DisplayPort for use with Ryzen G-Series integrated graphics. USB ports consist of four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and two USB 2.0 Type-A on the rear panel, complemented by front-panel headers for two USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0 ports. A TPM header is also present. Verified Specifications: Socket: AMD AM4 | Chipset: AMD A520 | Form Factor: Micro-ATX | Memory: 2x DIMM, DDR4 dual-channel, max 64 GB, JEDEC up to 3200 MHz, A-XMP OC up to 4600+ MHz | PCIe: 1x Gen3 x16, 2x x1 | Storage: 4x SATA III, 1x M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4) | LAN: Realtek RTL8111H 1 GbE | Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth | Audio: Realtek ALC892/ALC897 | Rear USB: 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A | Display: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort | DirectX: 12 | OS: Windows 10 64-bit