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MICRO CENTER AMD 5500 Processor with ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 DDR4 Motherboard

Name: MICRO CENTER AMD 5500 Processor with ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 DDR4 Motherboard
Brand: Micro Center
SKU: B0GQXNC543
Price: 179.99 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-20

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides. View full credentials →

$179.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The MICRO CENTER AMD 5500 Processor with ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 DDR4 Motherboard is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category, priced around $179.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Backed by Micro Center's warranty and support channels
✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MICRO CENTER AMD 5500 Processor with ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 DDR4… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the retro cpus category. Micro Center's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 Desktop Processor, 6 Cores, 12 Threads, 4.2 GHz Max Boost, Unlocked Memory Overclocking. L2+L3 Cache 19 MB, 65W TDP, DDR4 Supported, PCIe 3.0 Support. For the Advanced Socket AM4 Platform
Can Deliver Fast 100 Plus FPS Performance in the World's Most Popular Games; AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler Included; Discrete Graphics Card Required; No ECC Support; Supports Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-Bit Editions
ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 Motherboard, Micro ATX Form Factor, Supports AMD AM4 Socket, Dual Channel DDR4 Memory up to 64GB, PCIE 3.0, 1 x Ultra M.2 Socket, 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s Connectors, Microsoft Windows 10/11 64-bit
6 Phase Power Design;/ Supports DDR4 4733+ (OC);/ 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1;/ Graphics Output Options: D-Sub, DVI-D, HDMI;/ 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC887 Audio Codec)
4 x SATA3, 1 x Ultra M.2(Gen3x4 & SATA3);/ 6 x USB 3.2 Gen1(4 x Rear, 2 x Front);/ 6 x USB 2.0(2 x Rear, 4 x Front);/Realtek Gigabit LAN;/ Supports Ryzen 3000/ 5000 Desktop Processors

Full Specifications

Brand	Micro Center
Platform	Windows 10, Windows 11
CPU Model	Ryzen 5
CPU Socket	Socket AM4
Model Name	5500MBA520MHDV
Unit Count	1 Count
Chipset Type	AMD A520
Connectivity	USB
Model Number	5500MBA520MHDV
Chipset Family	AMD A520
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Number of Ports	13
Total Usb Ports	9
Processor Socket	Socket AM4
Total PCIe Ports	1
Total SATA Ports	4
Compatible Devices	Personal Computer
Memory Clock Speed	4600 MHz
Compatible Processors	AMD Ryzen 3000/5000 Series Desktop Processors

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MICRO CENTER AMD 5500 Processor with ASRock A520M-HDV AM4 DDR4 Motherboard is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-20. Price and availability subject to change.