ASUS AM4 A320 Micro-ATX

ASUS

PRIME A320M-K

Gaming Motherboard

AM4 A320 Micro-ATX 2017

The ASUS PRIME A320M-K is a gaming motherboard in Micro-ATX form factor designed for the AM4 socket, launched in 2017. Equipped with the A320 chipset, it provides a solid foundation for high-performance builds with AMD Ryzen 1000 to 5000.

Specifications

ManufacturerASUS
SocketAM4
ChipsetA320
Form factorMicro-ATX
Release year2017

Platform & socket

AMD AM4 was AMD's longest-running platform, supporting Ryzen 1000 (2017) through Ryzen 5000 (2020) and even some Ryzen 5000XT. It uses DDR4 and, while it won't receive new processors, remains a capable gaming platform with Ryzen 5000.

Form factor: Micro-ATX

The Micro-ATX form factor (244 × 244 mm) reduces board size without sacrificing most features. It fits in ATX and Micro-ATX cases, offering a good balance between compactness and expansion options for space-constrained gaming builds.

Compatible CPUs for socket AM4

AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 113 AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 97 AMD Ryzen 9 3950X 96 AMD Ryzen 9 3900X 81 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 71 AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT 71 AMD Ryzen 7 5800X 69 AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT 68 AMD Ryzen 7 5700X 67 AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 66 AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT 62 AMD Ryzen 7 5700 62 AMD Ryzen 7 5700G 61 AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT 58 AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 57 AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 56 AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 55 AMD Ryzen 5 5600 54 AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT 54 AMD Ryzen 5 4600G 52 AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 49 AMD Ryzen 5 5500 48 AMD Ryzen 5 3600X 45 AMD Ryzen 7 2700X 44

Compatible RAM kits

Crucial Ballistix MAX 32GB (2x16GB) 4000MHz DDR4-4000 ADATA XPG Spectrix D60G 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 ADATA XPG Spectrix D50 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 64GB (2x32GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Crucial Ballistix 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 Crucial Ballistix RGB 16GB (2x8GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600 G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz DDR4-3600

Frequently asked questions

Which processors are compatible with the ASUS PRIME A320M-K?

The ASUS PRIME A320M-K has socket AM4 and is compatible with AMD Ryzen 1000 to 5000 processors. AMD AM4 was AMD's longest-running platform, supporting Ryzen 1000 (2017) through Ryzen 5000 (2020) and even some Ryzen 5000XT. It uses DDR4 and, while it won't receive new processors, remains a capable gaming platform with Ryzen 5000.

What type of RAM does the ASUS PRIME A320M-K support?

Check ASUS's official specifications for the PRIME A320M-K to confirm the supported memory type and maximum speed.

Is socket AM4 a good long-term choice?

Socket AM4 has a good lifecycle ahead with confirmed support for future processor generations, protecting the long-term investment.

Which form factor is better, ATX or Micro-ATX?

The answer depends on your needs. ATX provides more PCIe slots (ideal if you need multiple expansion cards, capture cards or additional SSDs), better cable management space and generally more rear connectivity options. Micro-ATX reduces the overall build size while keeping in most cases the same basic gaming features: one PCIe x16 slot for the GPU, 2-4 M.2 slots and enough USB ports. For pure gaming both form factors are equally capable.

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