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GIGABYTE A520M K V2

Micro-ATX · DDR4 · 2 DIMMs · 5-phase VRM

Quality
31
VRM
12
Value
86
Amazon
$69
GIGABYTE A520M K V2
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$69
Available Updated 2 days, 5 hours ago
Overall31.0
VRM12.0
Chipset37.0
Expansion / storage32.0
Connectivity29.0
Audio45.0
Quality / price85.6
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Written analysis

GIGABYTE A520M K V2 at a glance

The GIGABYTE A520M K V2 uses the Micro-ATX form factor, AM4 socket, and A520M chipset. This is an entry-level platform focused on the essential connections for a practical, lower-cost build.

Memory support is DDR4 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 64 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 5100 MT/s. ECC modules are accepted, subject to CPU support. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a budget or straightforward office build using a lower-power CPU and a small number of add-in devices.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 12.0, placing the power delivery in the basic class. The board lists 5 CPU power phases, 50 A power stages in a 5+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. Keep it paired with lower-power processors and avoid sustained overclocked loads.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 32.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 3.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot, and 1 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 1 M.2 slot and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2280. The single M.2 slot makes drive planning more important if future expansion matters.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 29.0, rated essential. There is no recorded onboard Wi-Fi ; wired networking is Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps) at up to 1000 Mbps. The recorded USB provision is 6 rear connections; a front-panel total is not recorded. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 45.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC892/ALC897. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. The rear panel has 3 analogue jacks.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 31.00, a minimal result. Buy it for a simple compatible build, not for expansion, heavy tuning, or a long list of onboard features.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 85.6—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
GIGABYTE
Motherboard
GIGABYTE A520M K V2
Chipset / socket
A520M / AM4
Form factor
Micro-ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$69
Availability
In stock
Price updated
2 days, 5 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
5 (50 A)
Power design
5+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR4 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
64 GB / 5100 MT/s
Per DIMM
32 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes
ECC
Modules supported

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 3.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 3
1
x1 physical
1
x1 Gen 3
1

Storage

M.2 slots
1
M.2 lengths
2280
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4096x2160@60 Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® GbE LAN chip (1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Not included
Bluetooth
No

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC892/ALC897
Analog jacks
3
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
Rear output

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports DDR4 speeds from 5100(O.C.) down to 2133 MHz. Supports ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules which operate in non-ECC mode. Also supports non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules. Please refer to the 'Memory Support List' for more information.
Display notes
Includes 1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz. The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and HDR. Maximum shared memory is 16 GB.
M2_1
3.0 x4 · SATA · 2280 · CPU
RAID
SATA (0, 1, 10)
Audio notes
High Definition Audio, 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel. You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Button notes
The motherboard includes a Clear CMOS jumper.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · — AIO · 1 chassis · — ARGB · — RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
24.4cm x 24.4cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

2 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 64 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Support for DDR4 5100(O.C.) / 4800(O.C.) / 4600(O.C.) / 4400(O.C.) / 4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C) / 3400(O.C.) / 3200 / 2933 / 2667 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(Please refer "Memory Support List" for more information.)

Graphics

Integrated Graphics Processor:
1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200@60 Hz
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
Maximum shared memory of 16 GB

Expansion slots

CPU:
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x16
Chipset:
1 x PCI Express x1 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x1

Storage

CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)
Chipset:
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10

USB

CPU:
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)

Internal I/O

1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x system fan header
1 x M.2 Socket 3 connector
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2x6 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0_S module only)
1 x speaker header
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
1 x chassis intrusion header

Rear I/O

1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
1 x D-Sub port
1 x HDMI port
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
3 x audio jacks

Audio

Realtek® Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

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