Biostar A520MHK socket AM4 DDR4 Motherboard
Review: 5 - "A masterpiece of literature" by , written on May 4, 20020
Great

Biostar A520MHK socket AM4 DDR4 Motherboard

Available:In Stock
    ₱2,555.56
    Build Your PC With
    Delivery Options
    • Nationwide Delivery
    Payment Options
    • cash-on-delivery
    • 7eleven
    • gcredit
    • GCash
    • BillEase
    • GrabPay
    • Paymaya
    • Visa
    • Mastercard

    Biostar A520MHK - Budget-Friendly AMD AM4 Micro ATX Motherboard

    Build an affordable AMD Ryzen system with the Biostar A520MHK Socket AM4 DDR4 Motherboard. This cost-effective Micro ATX motherboard features the AMD A520 chipset, providing reliable performance for budget gaming, home office, and everyday computing. Compatible with AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors, this motherboard offers excellent value without compromising essential features.

    Key Features

    • AMD Socket AM4 - Compatible with AMD Ryzen 5000, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series processors
    • AMD A520 Chipset - Reliable performance with essential features for budget builds
    • DDR4 Memory - 2 DIMM slots supporting up to 64GB, speeds up to DDR4-4600+ (OC)
    • M.2 NVMe Support - High-speed M.2 slot for fast NVMe SSD storage
    • Micro ATX Form Factor - Compact design fits in smaller cases while maintaining functionality
    • USB 3.2 Gen1 - Fast USB 3.2 ports for peripherals and storage devices
    • Realtek Gigabit LAN - Stable network connectivity for online activities
    • HD Audio - Integrated audio codec for clear sound output

    Technical Specifications

    Model Biostar A520MHK
    Socket AMD Socket AM4
    Chipset AMD A520
    Form Factor Micro ATX (244 x 244 mm)
    CPU Support AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, Ryzen 3000 Series
    Memory Slots 2 x DDR4 DIMM
    Maximum Memory 64GB
    Memory Speed DDR4-4600+ (OC) / DDR4-3200 (JEDEC)
    Memory Channels Dual Channel
    M.2 Slots 1 x M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4, supports NVMe)
    SATA Ports 4 x SATA3 6Gb/s
    PCIe x16 Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (graphics card)
    PCIe x1 Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 (expansion card)
    LAN Realtek Gigabit Ethernet
    Audio HD Audio Codec
    Power Connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX, 1 x 8-pin CPU

    Rear I/O Panel

    • USB 3.2 Gen1 - High-speed USB ports for fast data transfers (up to 5 Gbps)
    • USB 2.0 - Legacy USB support for keyboards, mice, and other peripherals
    • Video Outputs - HDMI and/or VGA for integrated graphics (with compatible APUs)
    • PS/2 Port - PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
    • Ethernet Port - RJ45 Gigabit LAN
    • Audio Jacks - 3.5mm audio connectors for speakers and microphone

    Storage Capabilities

    • M.2 NVMe Slot - 1x M.2 slot with PCIe 3.0 x4 support for fast NVMe SSDs (up to 3500 MB/s read speeds)
    • SATA3 Support - 4x SATA3 ports at 6 Gb/s for traditional hard drives and SATA SSDs
    • Flexible Storage - Combine M.2 NVMe and SATA drives for optimal storage configuration
    • RAID Support - RAID 0, RAID 1 for data redundancy and performance

    Expansion & Connectivity

    • PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot - Full-speed graphics card support for AMD Radeon and NVIDIA GeForce GPUs
    • PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot - Expansion slot for Wi-Fi cards, capture cards, or other add-in cards
    • Internal USB Headers - Front panel USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 headers for case connectivity
    • Front Panel Connectors - Standard ATX front panel headers for power button, reset, LEDs, and audio

    CPU Compatibility

    • AMD Ryzen 5000 Series - Ryzen 9 5950X, 5900X, Ryzen 7 5800X, 5700X, Ryzen 5 5600X, 5600 (may require BIOS update)
    • AMD Ryzen 4000 G-Series - Ryzen 7 4700G, Ryzen 5 4600G, Ryzen 3 4300G (with integrated Radeon Graphics)
    • AMD Ryzen 3000 Series - Ryzen 9 3950X, 3900X, Ryzen 7 3800X, 3700X, Ryzen 5 3600X, 3600, Ryzen 3 3300X, 3100
    • Note - Ryzen 5000 series may require BIOS update. Check Biostar website for latest BIOS version before installation.

    Memory Performance

    • Dual Channel DDR4 - Enhanced memory bandwidth with dual-channel architecture
    • Overclocking Support - DDR4-4600+ (OC) with manual memory overclocking in BIOS
    • Standard JEDEC - DDR4-3200 support out of the box without overclocking
    • 64GB Maximum - Support for up to 64GB total memory (2x 32GB modules)
    • Cost-Effective - 2 DIMM slots provide adequate memory support for budget builds

    Key Differences from B550

    • PCIe 3.0 - Uses PCIe 3.0 instead of PCIe 4.0 (still excellent for most GPUs and SSDs)
    • Lower Price - More affordable option for budget-conscious builders
    • 2 RAM Slots - 2 DIMM slots instead of 4 (sufficient for most builds)
    • Essential Features - Focuses on core functionality without premium features
    • Same CPU Support - Compatible with same Ryzen 3000/4000G/5000 processors as B550

    Ideal For

    • Budget Gaming Builds - Affordable foundation for entry-level gaming PCs
    • Home Office PCs - Cost-effective solution for productivity and everyday computing
    • Basic Workstations - Simple builds for office work, web browsing, and light multitasking
    • Compact Systems - Micro ATX form factor for space-saving builds
    • APU Systems - Perfect pairing with Ryzen G-Series APUs for graphics-free builds
    • Upgrade on a Budget - Cost-effective upgrade path for older AM4 systems

    System Requirements

    • AMD Ryzen AM4 processor (3000, 4000 G-Series, or 5000 series)
    • DDR4 memory modules (2x recommended for dual-channel)
    • ATX power supply with 24-pin and 8-pin CPU power connectors
    • Micro ATX or ATX compatible computer case
    • Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or Linux operating system

    Package Contents

    • Biostar A520MHK motherboard
    • I/O shield
    • SATA cables
    • User manual
    • Driver CD/DVD

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)

    Customer Reviews

    Be the first to write a review
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)
    0%
    (0)