Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor with ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS (WiFi) AM4 microATX Motherboard (M.2 Support, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, DisplayPort, HDMI)
Original price was: $219.99.$208.99Current price is: $208.99.
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processors, 6 Cores and 12 processing threads, ,4.2GHz Max Boost, TDP 65W, unlocked for overclocking, 19 MB cache, DDR4, Wraith Stealth Cooler Included, None Integrated Graphics
Can deliver smooth 100+ FPS performance in the world’s most popular games, discrete graphics card required, for the advanced Socket AM4 platform
ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS WIFI Motherboard, mATX Form Factor, AMD AM4 socket, Support Dual Channel Memory DDR4 up to 128GB, 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 port(s)(1 x Type A), Windows 10 64-bit Support, Ready for AMD Ryzen 5000 Series/ 5000 G-Series/ 4000 G-Series/ 3000 Series/ 3000 G-Series Desktop
Why we picked this
Product Details
The Micro Center AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor paired with the ASUS TUF Gaming A520M-PLUS motherboard is a solid choice for gamers and content creators alike. This processor features 6 cores and 12 threads, allowing for efficient multitasking and smooth performance. With a maximum boost clock of 4.2GHz and a TDP of 65W, it is designed for optimal performance while maintaining power efficiency.
- Unlocked for overclocking for enhanced performance
- Supports dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB
- Includes Wraith Stealth Cooler for effective cooling
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi for reliable connectivity
This combination is ideal for those looking to build a capable gaming rig or a powerful workstation.
Pros & Cons
- High performance with 6 cores and 12 threads
- Unlocked for overclocking
- Supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory
- Includes effective cooling solution
- Discrete graphics card required for gaming
- No integrated graphics available
- Limited to AM4 socket compatibility
Original price was: $219.99.$208.99Current price is: $208.99.





