ASUS PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM Motherboard Released for Around $37

ASUS released the PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM MicroATX motherboard on June 19, 2026. This budget-friendly board targets entry-level AM4 systems with a price tag of 5,980 JPY (around $37.12). The product is currently available through JoeShin and Dospara retailers in Japan.

Budget MicroATX board features AMD A520 chipset and DDR4-5100 support

The motherboard is built around the AMD A520 chipset and supports DDR4 memory. It features two DIMM slots that handle speeds up to DDR4-5100 with a maximum capacity of 64GB. The board also includes ASUS Control Center Express for IT management tasks.

Specifications

• Chipset: AMD A520
• Memory: DDR4-5100 x2 (Max 64GB)
• Storage: 1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4, 4x SATA 3.0
• Form Factor: MicroATX (226 x 226 mm)
• Price: 5,980 JPY (around $37.12)

Storage options consist of one M.2 slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 and four SATA 3.0 ports. Expansion capabilities include a single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. The board dimensions are 226 x 226 mm, fitting the MicroATX form factor.

Video output options include one HDMI port and one DisplayPort. Network connectivity is provided by a Gigabit LAN interface. The system supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. We looked at RAM Crisis Reverses Hardware Cycle, Reviving earlier while tracking Asus launches.

The PRIME A520M-K ARGB-CSM ships with Digi+VRM and ASUS Fan Xpert 2+ for power and thermal management. It is priced at 5,980 JPY (around $37.12) and is exclusive to JoeShin and Dospara retailers.