100% Original Wholesale Brand new GIGABYTE A520M DS3H V2 A520M K V2 A520I ACdesktop motherboard
Here’s a detailed comparison table for the GIGABYTE A520M DS3H V2, A520M K V2, and A520I AC motherboards:
Feature | A520M DS3H V2 | A520M K V2 | A520I AC |
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Form Factor | Micro-ATX (24.4 x 21.0 cm) | Micro-ATX (22.6 x 17.4 cm) | Mini-ITX (17.0 x 17.0 cm) |
Chipset | AMD A520 | AMD A520 | AMD A520 |
Socket | AM4 (Ryzen 3000/5000/5000G) | AM4 (Ryzen 3000/5000/5000G) | AM4 (Ryzen 3000/5000/5000G) |
Memory Support | DDR4, 4 DIMMs, up to 4733MHz | DDR4, 2 DIMMs, up to 4733MHz | DDR4, 2 DIMMs, up to 4733MHz |
PCIe Slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 | 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 |
M.2 Slots | 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 (2280) | 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 (2280) | 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 (2280) |
SATA Ports | 4x SATA 6Gbps | 4x SATA 6Gbps | 4x SATA 6Gbps |
USB Ports | 4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear) 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) |
4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear) 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) |
4x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Rear) 2x USB 2.0 (Rear) |
Networking | Realtek 1G LAN | Realtek 1G LAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.2 Realtek 1G LAN |
Audio | Realtek ALC887 (7.1-Channel) | Realtek ALC887 (7.1-Channel) | Realtek ALC887 (7.1-Channel) |
RGB Headers | None | None | None |
Display Outputs | 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D | 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D | 1x HDMI, 1x DVI-D |
VRM & Power Design | 4+3 Phase VRM | 4+3 Phase VRM | 4+3 Phase VRM |
Cooling | Basic Fan Headers | Basic Fan Headers | Basic Fan Headers |
Price (Approx.) | ~70−90 | ~60−80 | ~90−110 |
1. GIGABYTE A520M DS3H V2
Best For:Â Standard budget builds needing basic expandability
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Form Factor:Â Micro-ATX (24.4 x 21.0 cm)
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Key Features:
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4 DDR4 DIMM slots (maximum memory capacity)
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Extra PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for expansion
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Full-size Micro-ATX with standard layout
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Connectivity:
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4x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 2x USB 2.0 (rear)
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HDMI + DVI-D display outputs
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Realtek 1G LAN
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Storage:
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1x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4
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4x SATA 6Gbps
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Power:Â 4+3 phase VRM (basic power delivery)
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Price: ~70−90
Ideal For:Â First-time builders needing a simple, no-frills motherboard with room for memory upgrades.
2. GIGABYTE A520M K V2
Best For:Â Ultra-compact budget builds
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Form Factor:Â Compact Micro-ATX (22.6 x 17.4 cm)
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Key Differences from DS3H V2:
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Only 2 DDR4 DIMM slots
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No additional PCIe x1 slot
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More compact PCB size
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Connectivity:Â Same as DS3H V2
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Storage:Â Same as DS3H V2
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Power:Â Same 4+3 phase VRM
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Price: ~60−80
Ideal For:Â Small form factor builds where space is at a premium and maximum memory isn’t required.
3. GIGABYTE A520I AC
Best For:Â Mini-ITX builds needing wireless connectivity
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Form Factor:Â Mini-ITX (17.0 x 17.0 cm)
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Key Features:
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Built-in Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth 4.2
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Extremely compact ITX form factor
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2 DDR4 DIMM slots
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Connectivity:
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Same USB ports as other models
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HDMI + DVI-D
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Wi-Fi antennas + 1G LAN
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Storage:Â Same M.2 and SATA options
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Power:Â Similar 4+3 phase VRM
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Price: ~90−110
Ideal For:Â Compact entertainment systems or small office PCs where wireless is essential.
Comparison Summary
Feature | DS3H V2 | K V2 | A520I AC |
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Size | Standard mATX | Compact mATX | Mini-ITX |
RAM Slots | 4 | 2 | 2 |
PCIe Slots | x16 + x1 | x16 only | x16 only |
Wi-Fi | No | No | Yes |
Price | 70−90 | 60−80 | 90−110 |
Which One Should You Choose?
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For maximum expandability: Choose the DS3H V2 (4 RAM slots, extra PCIe)
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For smallest mATX build: The K V2 saves space while keeping most features
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For tiny builds with Wi-Fi: Only the A520I AC offers wireless in ITX form
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Best value: The K V2 offers the lowest price for basic needs
Note:Â All A520 models have PCIe 3.0 (not 4.0) and lack overclocking support. They’re best paired with Ryzen 3 or 5 processors for budget builds.
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