Name: GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC Motherboard - AMD A520 - Micro ATX
Brand: GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE A520M DS3H AC Motherboard brings dependable AMD AM4 platform support in a compact micro-ATX design, ideal for building a modern budget desktop.

This motherboard is built around the AMD A520 chipset and supports Socket AM4 processors, including AMD Ryzen 3000 Series and compatible Threadripper 3000/PRO WX models where socketed, giving you flexibility when choosing a CPU for everyday productivity or light-content creation.

Memory support is strong for the class, with four DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB DDR4 in dual-channel mode and both ECC and non-ECC modules. Supported speeds range widely up to a tested 4733 MHz, enabling responsive multitasking and smoother workloads when paired with faster RAM.

For storage and expandability the board offers one M.2 (2280, PCIe 3.0) slot plus four SATA III ports for up to five drives total and RAID 0/1/10 support for performance or redundancy. Expansion slots include one PCIe x16 (Gen3) for a discrete GPU and two PCIe x1 slots for add-in cards.

Connectivity is comprehensive: integrated Intel Dual Band Wireless‑AC 3168 with Wi‑Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2, a Gigabit RJ‑45 LAN port, HDMI 2.1, DVI‑D and DisplayPort 1.4 video outputs supporting up to 5120×2880 and up to three simultaneous displays. The board also provides multiple USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen1 Type‑A and legacy USB 2.0, front panel headers, audio with 7.1 channels, RGB pin headers and TPM and serial headers for advanced use.

Cooling and power features include an 8‑pin EPS connector, a 24‑pin ATX power connector, one CPU fan header and two chassis fan headers along with robust PC health monitoring for fan speed, temperature and voltage. The compact 244×244 mm micro‑ATX footprint makes it suitable for small cases while still offering essential expansion.

Typical use cases include a reliable home or office PC, a budget gaming rig with a midrange discrete GPU, or a compact multimedia workstation that benefits from fast storage and multiple displays. The included accessories—antenna, CR2032 battery, screws—and a 3‑year warranty make setup straightforward and supported.