Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard
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Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard Description
The Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX motherboard is a stellar choice for those looking to build a compact yet powerful PC. Engineered to support 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Processors with the AMD AM4 socket, this motherboard ensures compatibility with some of the latest and most powerful CPUs on the market.
Compact Design with Dual Channel DDR4
Despite its small Mini-ITX form factor, the Gigabyte A520I AC does not compromise on performance. It features dual channel DDR4 support with two DIMM slots, allowing for ample memory expansion tailored to your needs. The motherboard’s compact design makes it ideal for small builds, such as home theater PCs or compact gaming systems.
Optimized Power Delivery and Cooling
Power delivery is a crucial aspect of any motherboard, and the Gigabyte A520I AC excels in this area with its direct 6 phases digital PWM and 55A DrMOS. This setup ensures stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU, even under heavy loads. Additionally, the optimized VRM heatsink keeps temperatures in check, enhancing the overall longevity and reliability of the system.
High-Speed Connectivity
The Gigabyte A520I AC comes equipped with a PCIe 3.0 x16 slot and a NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slot, providing high-speed connectivity options for graphics cards and storage devices. The blazing-fast 1GbE LAN ensures reliable wired internet connections, while the Intel Dual Band AC WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities offer seamless wireless connectivity with an ultra-durable antenna.
Versatile Display Options
For those who need multiple display setups, this motherboard supports rear DisplayPort (DP) and 2x HDMI interfaces. This makes it versatile for various display configurations, whether for gaming, content creation, or general multitasking.
Additional Features
The Gigabyte A520I AC motherboard also boasts an ALC887 Audio Codec for clear and high-quality sound. With two USB 2.0 ports and multiple high-speed connections, it caters to various peripheral needs. The Q-Flash feature allows for easy BIOS updates without the need to install a CPU, RAM, or graphics card, streamlining the setup process.
Specifications
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- Model: A520I AC
- RAM: DDR4
- Wireless Type: Bluetooth
- Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 2
- Item Weight: 0.035 ounces
- Product Dimensions: 8.74 x 7.44 x 3.07 inches
- Computer Memory Type: DDR4 SDRAM
- Country of Origin: China
- Date First Available: August 16, 2020
The Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX motherboard is a powerhouse in a compact package. Whether you’re building a compact gaming rig or a versatile home theater PC, this motherboard offers a robust set of features and reliable performance. With its advanced power delivery, high-speed connectivity, and support for the latest AMD Ryzen processors, it stands out as a top choice for modern PC builders.
Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard Specification
Specification: Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard
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Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard Reviews (13)
13 reviews for Gigabyte A520I AC Mini-ITX Motherboard
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Amazon Customer –
Does the job nicely. I like how wifi and Bluetooth are included. Only 3 fan headers including the CPU fan (not great).
For an a520 motherboard, BIOs is greatโsome undervolting options included as well as an XMP setting.
M. Kane –
After a number of system upgrades, I found myself with a DDR4 memory kit, an ITX case and a 5600G without a home. I bought this board and a boot drive to assemble a low power system. Everything I put in was recognized out of the box, Windows install was straightforward and I’ve had zero issues with it.
It’s got the a520 chipset, so it’s limited to 26 lanes of PCIe gen 3. It doesn’t support overclocking and has a fairly basic VRM, so it’s not the best choice for gaming. It only has 2 memory slots, one PCIe slot and one M.2 slot so expansion options are limited. If you understand it’s limitations and can live within them, it’s a great board.
For this system I have no need to overclock and the 16 Gb of memory I have in it is all it will ever need. It recognized the XMP memory timings and runs it at the advertised 3600 mHz. Sitting here typing this review while streaming video from a media server it’s drawing 31 watts, including the monitors. I can use it for light gaming and I have 6 TB of storage on it backing up some less important stuff. If you’re building a gaming system I’d spend the extra money for a more fully featured B550 or X570 board, but for a fast, low power desktop this is an excellent choice.
Soarwitheagles –
So far everything has been great. Mine shipped with the latest bios f15( bios update utility would go any farther).
I’m having some weird stuff going on with my nvme ssd. Might be because of the drive I’m using ( crucial p3 1tb pcie x3) but read speeds are low. Not sure why though. Tried getting all drivers loaded and that helped a little. It might be the drive I bought too no idea. Other wise the motherboard is great. The mother board power connector is shifted down from the usual spot so that helped me with my nouvolo steck case. I love having three fan headers too. Downside is the 3rd connector sucks because you need an adapter cable to use it ( it comes with it). Just make sure you don’t loose it hahaha.
Currently I am running a 5600g, 16gb of ddr4 @3200mhz, and a rtx 3090. Having the GPU and cpu water cooled in a custom loop. Powered it with a Corsair sf750. It’s my mini portable rig when I wanna game at a friend’s house, host a server, or play in my bedroom( bigger more powerful rig is in the living room). Mini itx boards are the best!
No RGB on the board itself to indicate anything for post. But it does have headers for RGB and a speaker.
Like some other reviewers had some issues with a different set of ram running at xmp. But that kit might be a dud. It doesn’t run anymore in my main rig. It’ll be designated to package opening duties.
Anthony French –
With a motherboard coming in at about $100, I didn’t expect it to have a whole lot. But I was surprised. USB-C on the back, built-in WiFi 6, an NVME slot as well as 4 SATA ports, and a PCIe x16 slot. Having more RAM slots would be nice, but cramming that into an ITX board would be painfully difficult. Two slots are enough. I still prefer MSI BIOS over this, but it’s still easy to use and does everything I need it to. I’d say it’s a pretty great motherboard.
John –
Set up an extra small PC using this. Cheap for ITX. Really tiny. Never felt anything is amiss. AM4 still rocks, especially with cheap processors and cheap RAM available.
A515 –
Just wanted a small form factor motherboard, to do the job, and it delivers. Pairs great with my 5600G and handy in a small itx case.
Anthony French –
Out of the box i could enable pbo but after updating the bios that feature seems to be gone :(, no problems using both hdmi ports at the same time with an 5300G.
Leo –
I have built more computers in the last 25 years than I can remember. I lost track of how many I built.
This newest build had very specific criteria: it had to be mini-itx, had to be 100% reliable, look somewhat ok and simply get the job done. This build was to be used as a dedicated rig for an amateur radio operator using the Hermes Lite 2 SDR radio. It had to have a small footprint.
I paired it with an AMD 5700G so I did not need to install a video card on the motherboard.
This motherboard fit the criteria and I must admit, I am super happy with it so far. The rig has been online now for a couple of months and no issues whatsoever. We did upgrade the BIOS to the newest version.
For the price, performance and quality, I give it an A+++.
I will update this review if something goes wrong with this motherboard.
Austin –
So everything went very well with my bills except where I was missing one USB 2.0. I wish I had more points but that’s my own fault not being specifications so I can’t blame them. Is it building a computer please read how many ports of each are on there to make sure you have enough. My build was complicated most people aren’t building something like I did. All in all I will recommend this. five stars for sure
Cryerborg –
——- Actualizaciรณn 21/10/2023: El fabricante ya ofrece la compatibilidad de este producto con Grรกficos Integrados de Ryzens 3000 (R3 3200G y R5 3400G). Tal compatibilidad no se ofrecรญa antes, pero actualmente se puede apreciar en la web oficial de producto. ——-
Tarjeta Madre (TM) perfecta para personas no interesadas en overclocking de CPU/iGPU, sin embargo permite overclockear RAM. Su PCIe 3.0 la hace conveniente para grรกficos integrados o solo dedicados que usan PCIe versiรณn 3. TM destaca por el socket CPU ubicado no en el centro, sino desplazado unos mm al borde, que puede ser punto a favor para instalar disipador de CPU voluminoso.
La TM Gigabyte A520I AC se probรณ con:
— CPU: Ryzen 5 5600G con grรกficos integrados
— Disipador CPU: Noctua NH-L12 Ghost S1 (66mm de alto)
— Gabinete: Silverstone ML06B
— Memoria RAM: Crucial Ballistix BL2K8G36C16U4R (39,2mm de alto)
— Fuente de poder SFX: Silverstone ST30SF-V2 300W
— SSD SATA
— W10 LTSC 1809
Referente al sistema de actualizaciรณn de BIOS (sin CPU ni RAM) Q-Flash PLUS:
Segรบn mi experiencia Q-Flash PLUS funciona bien y es la salvaciรณn para los que no disponen de CPU de generaciรณn anterior. Hay que tener en cuenta que con Grรกficos Integrados, BIOS de TM por defecto tiene habilitado solo 1x puerto de Video: conector HDMI_1 (de los bordes azules, debajo de 2x puertos USB 3.0). El segundo HDMI y Display Port por defecto estรกn INACTIVOS y no van a dar imagen (esta informaciรณn no estรก en ningรบn manual de producto). Ya conectado al monitor por HDMI_1, con imagen en pantalla y una vez dentro de BIOS, al forzar grรกficos integrados se habilitan los 2 puertos de Video restantes. Cada vez que BIOS se pone a valores por defecto โ queda activo รบnicamente el puerto HDMI_1. Al final de reseรฑa pongo consejos para actualizar BIOS de este producto.
Referente a posibilidad de limitar TDP de CPU desde BIOS:
Ryzen 5 5600G (sin overclocking) tiende a subir temperaturas mucho y de golpe. La TM permite limitar TDP de CPU a 45W desde BIOS mediante perfiles configurados por el fabricante de TM (Settings->AMD CBS->NBIO Com. Options->SMU Com. Options->System Config. AM4). Al aplicar perfil de 45W, frecuencias de los nรบcleos de CPU se reducen solo 200MHz, pero las temperaturas bajan unos (!) 11ยฐC. Sin embargo al limitar TDP a 45W, segรบn soporte Gigabyte, es mรกs aconsejable no usar perfiles XMP y overclocking de memoria RAM. Aparte de la posibilidad de limitar TDP, la TM permite hacer el tรญpico underclocking/undervolting de CPU.
Consumo energรฉtico de todo el Sistema (segรบn Wattimetro en el enchufe de corriente):
Sin limitar TDP de CPU y con RAM a 3600MHz (XMP), todo el Sistema en carga de CPU a 100% (stress test AIDA64) consume aprox. 100W en total. Limitando TDP de CPU a 45W y con RAM sin XMP, todo el Sistema en carga de CPU a 100% consume solo aprox. 75W en total.
Conclusiรณn: El producto ofrece buena calidad y funciona perfectamente con Ryzen 5 5600G siendo muy conveniente para sistemas Compactas.
Consejos para actualizar BIOS de TM Gigabyte A520I AC con herramienta Q-Flash Plus (sin CPU ni RAM instalados):
1. Segรบn mi consulta con Soporte Gigabyte, la manera mรกs segura y conveniente de actualizar BIOS de este producto โ es usando Q-Flash Plus. Pero hay que entender que tal actualizaciรณn de todas maneras es un riesgo, ya que si se interrumpe la luz โ TM puede quedar inservible.
2. Es imprescindible ver con antelaciรณn el manual-video genรฉrico de Q-Flash Plus en la web oficial de TM.
3. Durante el proceso hay que controlar en cada momento el suministro de corriente a TM. Cualquier conexiรณn de cables/componentes a TM โ realizar solo con corriente apagada desde Fuente de Poder. Y al contrario, cuando el proceso de actualizaciรณn de BIOS se inicie โ procurar que el suministro de corriente no se interrumpe y no se vaya la luz.
4. Es mejor usar una memoria USB versiรณn 2.0 mรกs bรกsica posible. Antes asegurรกndose que es totalmente funcional (que al conectarla a otro PC, siempre se reconoce sin problemas).
5. Es necesario formatear la memoria USB en cuestiรณn con โfile systemโ: FAT32 y โallocation unit sizeโ: BY DEFAULT, antes de grabarle el fichero de BIOS.
6. Es importante modificar correctamente el nombre de fichero de BIOS (previamente descomprimido en otra PC y grabado en la memoria USB) โ tal como lo indica el manual-video genรฉrico de Q-Flash en web oficial.
7. Es aconsejable que la memoria USB que se va a usar โ tenga incorporado el indicador LED propio para mejor visualizaciรณn del proceso. Asรญ, en el momento de conectar la memoria al puerto USB blanco en TM (conectores 24-pin (TM) y 8-pin (CPU) de Fuente de Poder conectados y con corriente, pero sin CPU ni RAM instalados) โ el indicador LED propio de memoria USB empezarรก a parpadear LENTAMENTE โ que es una buena seรฑal. Cuando posteriormente se pulse el botรณn Q-Flash Plus en TM, el indicador LED propio de memoria USB empezarรก a parpadear RAPIDAMENTE. En paralelo con esto parpadearรก el indicador LED de Q-Flash incorporado en TM โ significando que proceso de actualizaciรณn ha empezado (tarda aprox. 3-4 minutos y mientras se ejecuta es vital NO apagar la corriente ni desconectar cables).
8. Cuando la actualizaciรณn de BIOS termine (se apagarรกn todas las LEDs), es aconsejable quitar la corriente de Fuente de Poder antes de instalar la RAM y CPU.
Joshua T. –
The first board I got had some issues. I was having trouble getting the build to post. After some testing it turned out to be a malfunctioning DIMM slot. Both RAM sticks working, but only one DIMM slot.
There’s another review about the USB3.2 connector coming off the board: and it will. The tolerance is pretty tight for the front I/O on a Thermaltake case. The connector can be carefully reinstalled onto the motherboard pins.
Returned the first board and ordered a second. The second board is working perfectly fine. BIOS was updated to f18, so the 5000 series CPUs will work out of the box.
First one, 1 star.
Second one, 5 stars.
Average, 3 stars.
A515 –
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Cryerborg –
Very durable