MSI A520M-A PRO AMD motherboard and Ryzen 5 5500 combo

Motherboard and 6-core Ryzen 5 5500 combo

This bundle pairs an MSI A520M-A PRO motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 processor. The board uses the AMD A520 chipset and a micro ATX form factor. The CPU delivers six cores and a 65W TDP without integrated graphics. It suits builders assembling a cost-conscious AM4 system.

Suits AM4 builds with discrete graphics

The processor lacks integrated graphics so a separate video card is required for any display output. Builders who need video output from the CPU itself should look at an APU-based alternative. The A520 chipset targets entry-level feature sets, so enthusiasts seeking extensive overclocking headroom or multi-GPU support should consider a different platform.

DDR4 memory speeds up to 4600 MHz

The board supports DDR4 modules at JEDEC speeds from 1866 to 3200 MHz. With A-XMP OC MODE enabled, validated speeds extend from 2667 up to 4600 MHz depending on DIMM population. One DIMM per channel single-rank reaches the highest frequency while dual-rank tops out at 3866 MHz. Buyers targeting speeds above 3200 MHz must verify their memory kit appears on the qualified vendor list.