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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB vs ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB

Global manufacturer specification · PRIME A520M-K ARGB

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PRIME A520M-K ARGB motherboard, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

Global manufacturer specification · PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM official product image
Exact model & source notes

PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM motherboard, identified in the ASUS Global catalogue. Specifications below retain the manufacturer’s configuration and interface conditions.

Specifications checked 17 Oct 2026.

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB

What it brings

  • Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.

What to check

  • Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.

ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

What it brings

  • Published motherboard interfaces and configuration are available from the exact-model ASUS specification source.

What to check

  • Compatibility and maximum operating modes depend on the source’s stated hardware, firmware and connection requirements; manufacturer figures are not independent measurements.
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Source-backed specifications for ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB and ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM
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CPU socket
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
AM4AM4
Chipset
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
AMD A520 ChipsetAMD A520 Chipset
Form factor and dimensions
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
micro-ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.9 inch (22.6 cm x 22.6 cm)micro-ATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.9 inch (22.6 cm x 22.6 cm)
CPU support and BIOS requirements
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Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

Manufacturer specification · Exact CPU support and BIOS revision depend on the processor and the current ASUS CPU support list; the family statement is not a guarantee for every processor.

ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
AMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. BIOS: 16MB (128Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOSAMD Socket AM4 for AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors* * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list. BIOS: 16MB (128Mb) Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
Listed operating systems
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bitWindows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
Memory type, slots and limit
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
2 x DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4 5100(OC)/4866(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.2 x DIMM slots, max. 64GB, DDR4 5100(OC)/4866(OC)/4600(OC)/4466(OC)/4400(OC)/4333(OC)/4266(OC)/4200(OC)/4133(OC)/4000(OC)/3866(OC)/3733(OC)/3600(OC)/3466(OC)/3400(OC)/3333(OC)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133, Un-buffered Memory* Dual channel memory architecture * ECC memory (ECC mode) support varies by CPU. * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/. Adjustments will be made based on the specifications of mass-produced memory products available on the market.
Storage interfaces and restrictions
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
Total supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD A520 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s portsTotal supports 1 x M.2 slot and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors M.2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes) AMD A520 Chipset 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Expansion slots and restrictions
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD A520 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop Processors 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode) AMD A520 Chipset 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot - To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals.
USB ports and headers
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x USB Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® output (USB Type-C Current): max. 5V/3A.Rear USB (Total 6 ports) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x USB Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) Front USB (Total 6 ports) 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports * USB Type-C® output (USB Type-C Current): max. 5V/3A.
Rear-panel ports
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Realtek® 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A) 1 x DisplayPort 1 x HDMI™ port 1 x Realtek® 1Gb Ethernet port 3 x Audio jacks 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port
Audio interfaces
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
Realtek® 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.Realtek® 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC* - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking - Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback" Audio Features - Audio Shielding - Premium audio capacitors - Dedicated audio PCB layers * A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Network interfaces and requirements
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
1 x Realtek® 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard1 x Realtek® 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard
Internal headers and connectors
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB — official Global technical specifications
ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM

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ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM — official Global technical specifications
Fan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage Related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System headerFan and Cooling Related 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power Related 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin +12V Power connector Storage Related 1 x M.2 slot (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB 1 x USB 5Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional USB 2.0 ports Miscellaneous 3 x Addressable RGB Gen 2 headers 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO) 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x SPI TPM header (14-1 pin) 1 x 10-1 pin Front Panel System header
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Form factor and dimensions
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Form factor and dimensions
mATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.7 inch ( 22.6 cm x 22.1 cm )
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ASUS PRIME A520M-K/CSM

CPU socket
AM4
Chipset
AMD A520 Chipset
Form factor and dimensions
mATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.7 inch ( 22.6 cm x 22.1 cm )
Prices & product profile
ASUS PRIME A520M-K official product image

ASUS PRIME A520M-K

CPU socket
AM4
Chipset
AMD A520 Chipset
Form factor and dimensions
mATX Form Factor 8.9 inch x 8.7 inch ( 22.6 cm x 22.1 cm )
Prices & product profile

Each record represents an explicitly checked model and configuration. Original import: 5 Sept 2026; this is not its verification date. This is not a list of current offers or a popularity ranking.