Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor with ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS (WiFi) AM4 microATX Motherboard (M.2 Support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, DisplayPort, HDMI)

Price: $219.99 - $197.99
(as of Apr 24, 2026 21:09:54 UTC – Details)

Product description

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processors Specification

CPU Socket Type Socket AM4 Cores/ Threads 6/ 12 Max Turbo Frequency 4.2 GHz L2+L3 Cache 19 MB Memory Types DDR4 Integrated Graphics None Integrated Graphics Thermal Design Power 65W Cooling Device Wraith Stealth

ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI Motherboard

ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI Motherboard Specification

CPU Socket Support AM4 Memory Support Dual Memory DDR4 up to 128GB M.2 slot 1 x M.2 slot Sata ports 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 3.0 Port 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A) USB 2.0 Port 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Wi-Fi Support Realtek Wi-Fi 5 8821CE Bluetooth Support Bluetooth v5.0 Operating System Windows 10 64bit CPU Support AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series Desktop Processors

Digi+ VRM

The Digi+ Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) is one of the best in the industry to provide accurate and clean power to the processor.

* Specifications vary by model.

Cooler design

1. VRM Heatsink.

Large area heat sink that covers VRM areas and shocks.

Complete cooling controls

The TUF Gaming A520M-Plus II includes very comprehensive cooling controls that you can configure from Fan Xpert 2+ and our award-winning BIOS.

Multiple temperature sourcesPWM/DC fan 4 contacts Smart protection

M.2 of 32 Gbps

The M.2 port supports up to 22110 and maximum speeds of 32 Gbps over PCI Express 3.0 x4 bandwidth, which speeds up the boot of the S.O. and applications.

USB 3.2 Gen. 1 x Type A

The many USB ports allow you to connect all types of gaming devices. Also includes USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A connectors for compatible boxes.

SafeSlot Core+

SafeSlot Core+ is ASUS’s exclusive PCIe slot design. It has a reinforced stainless steel design that attaches to the slot with special hooks. In addition, the entire set is securely fixed on the circuit board with additional soldering points that increase the security of the heaviest graphics cards.

ESD Protections

ESD Guards extends the life of components by avoiding damage caused by electrostatic discharges. Up to +/- 10 kV for air discharges and +/-6 kV for contact downloads. The figures far exceed industry standards by +/- 6 kV and +/- 4 kkkV.

TUF LANGuard

TUF LANGuard is a military innovation that, thanks to the signal connection and high-end surface-mounted capacitors, increases the performance of the LAN connection and protects it against rays and static electricity.

Eclipse to the competition

A well-adjusted system must be accompanied by an aesthetic that does it justice. ASUS Aura includes all RGB controls and a variety of lighting effects for RGB LEDs built into the plate and RGB strips. It can also be synchronized with Aura-compatible products.

A 2nd generation directional RGB connector.

B RGB connector.

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processors, 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, ,4.2GHz Max Boost, TDP 65W, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4, Wraith Stealth Cooler Included, None Integrated Graphics
Can deliver smooth 100+ FPS performance in the world’s most popular games, discrete graphics card required, for the advanced Socket AM4 platform
ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI Motherboard, mATX Form Factor, AMD AM4 socket, Support Dual Channel Memory DDR4 up to 128GB, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type A), Windows 10 64-bit Support, Ready for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop
Comprehensive cooling: PCH heatsink and Fan Xpert 2+;/ Ultrafast connectivity: M.2 support, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A;/ 5X Protection III: Multiple hardware safeguards for all-around system protection
Made for online gaming: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology;/ Gaming Connectivity: BIOS FlashBack button, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 32Gb/s M.2 onboard, SATA 6Gb/s, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, DisplayPort/HDMI/D-Sub;/ Gaming Look and Feel: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and a Gen 2 addressable RGB header for greater customization