ASRock A520M-HDV (AM4)

The ASRock A520M-HDV is a budget-friendly Micro ATX motherboard engineered for entry-level AMD Ryzen gaming setups, supporting AM4 Socket Ryzen™ 3000, 3000 G-Series, 4000 G-Series, 5000, and 5000 G-Series Desktop Processors to handle multi-threaded demands in modern titles like battle royales or co-op shooters. Its 6 Phase Power Design provides reliable stability for sustained gameplay, while dual DDR4 DIMM slots support up to 4733+ (OC) speeds for enhanced multitasking and quicker asset loading during intense sessions. Gamers can leverage the single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot to pair with capable discrete GPUs for smooth 1080p rendering in esports or indie favorites, complemented by onboard graphics outputs including D-Sub, DVI-D, and HDMI for versatile monitor setups without needing extra adapters.

Boost your rig's responsiveness with storage flexibility via 4 x SATA3 ports and an Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3) slot, enabling fast NVMe SSDs that slash boot times and in-game transitions for seamless progression in RPGs or open-world explorations. Connectivity keeps you locked in with Realtek Gigabit LAN for lag-minimal online queues, 7.1 CH HD Audio via Realtek ALC887 codec delivering immersive positional sound for enemy tracking in FPS, and ample USB options—6 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 rear, 2 front) plus 6 x USB 2.0—for plugging in controllers, headsets, or external drives mid-match. Memory overclocking adds a competitive tweak for higher frame consistency, making this board a solid, no-frills base for gamers prioritizing affordability and core performance in compact builds.