ASUS
ASUS TUF Gaming A620M-Plus AMD AM5 mATX Motherboard
The ASUS TUF Gaming A620M-Plus is an AMD AM5 micro-ATX motherboard suited to builders who want a durable, game-ready foundation for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors without overspending. It combines military-grade components, a reinforced power delivery solution and a comprehensive cooling system to handle extended gaming loads steadily. Features such as BIOS FlashBack, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation and Aura Sync RGB make it practical both to set up and to live with.
Why this product
AM5 socket supports three Ryzen generations
It accepts AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series desktop processors, and handles CPUs up to 170W TDP, giving the platform meaningful longevity.
DDR5 up to 7600+ MT/s with EXPO and AEMP
Dual-channel DDR5 slots support up to 192 GB and are tuned via ASUS OptiMem II trace routing. Both AMD EXPO and ASUS AEMP overclocking profiles are supported.
Dual M.2 slots both run PCIe 4.0
Both M.2 slots operate at PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series processors, alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports for additional storage flexibility.
2.5 Gb Ethernet with TUF LANGuard protection
A Realtek 2.5 Gb controller delivers wired networking headroom beyond gigabit, and the TUF LANGuard circuit provides surge and electrostatic discharge protection.
BIOS FlashBack for hassle-free updates
BIOS FlashBack lets you flash the firmware from a USB drive without installing a CPU or memory, which is practical when preparing the board for a new processor.
Military-grade components and enhanced VRM cooling
TUF-certified alloy chokes and capacitors, a six-layer PCB, DIGI+ VRM and a dedicated VRM heatsink are designed to sustain stable power delivery across long sessions.
- SocketAMD AM5
- Form FactorMicro-ATX
- Memory TypeDDR5, up to 192 GB
- Max Memory Speed7600+ MT/s (OC)
- M.2 Slots2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (Key M)
- EthernetRealtek 2.5 Gb
- Rear USB2 x USB 10 Gbps (Type-A), 4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
- ChipsetAMD A620
- SKUASU-2645
- EAN4711387164303
- Fits standard Micro-ATX (mATX) cases and full-size ATX cases that accept smaller boards.
- Compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series AM5 desktop processors (up to 170W).
- Works with DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs; DDR4 memory is not supported.
- Supports Windows 11 and Windows 10 64-bit operating systems.
- M.2_2 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series, but drops to x2 with Ryzen 8000 series processors.
- No built-in Wi-Fi or Bluetooth — wireless connectivity requires a separate add-in card or USB adapter.
Best for
- Budget AM5 builders who want PCIe 4.0 storage and DDR5 memory support without stepping up to a more expensive chipset.
- Compact system builds where a Micro-ATX footprint is needed but full M.2, SATA and USB connectivity is still required.
- Wired-network gamers who benefit from the 2.5 Gb Ethernet controller and do not need onboard Wi-Fi.
- RGB-coordinated setups using Aura Sync, thanks to the onboard addressable Gen 2 headers for LED strips.
- First-time builders or upgraders who need BIOS FlashBack to update firmware before installing a new processor.
Trade-offs
- Wireless-only environments: there is no onboard Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, so a wired connection or separate adapter is required.
- High-end overclocking: the A620 chipset does not support CPU overclocking beyond EXPO/AEMP memory profiles.
- Multi-GPU or high-lane-count workloads: the platform offers a single PCIe slot for a discrete GPU with no additional x16 expansion.
- RAID 5 with Ryzen 8000: only RAID 0 and RAID 1 are supported on Ryzen 8000 series, whereas Ryzen 9000 and 7000 support RAID 0/1/5/10.
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Chipset | AMD A620 |
| Form Factor | Micro-ATX |
| CPU Socket | AMD AM5 |
| Supported Processors | AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors |
| Max CPU TDP | 170W |
| Operating System | Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR5 ECC and Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM |
|---|---|
| Max Capacity | 192 GB |
| Max Speed | 7600+ MT/s (OC) |
| Channels | Dual channel |
| OC Profiles | AMD EXPO, ASUS AEMP |
Storage & Expansion
| M.2 Slot 1 | Key M, type 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 (all supported CPU series) |
|---|---|
| M.2 Slot 2 | Key M, type 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 (Ryzen 9000/7000) or PCIe 4.0 x2 (Ryzen 8000) |
| M.2 Q-Latch | Yes |
| SATA Ports | 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| RAID Support | Ryzen 9000: RAID 0/1/5/10; Ryzen 8000: RAID 0/1; Ryzen 7000: RAID 0/1/10 |
Connectivity & I/O
| Ethernet | 1 x Realtek 2.5 Gb, TUF LANGuard |
|---|---|
| Rear USB | 2 x USB 10 Gbps Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Front USB | 1 x USB 5 Gbps Type-C connector, 1 x USB 5 Gbps header, 2 x USB 2.0 headers |
| Video Output | 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 8K@30Hz), 1 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K@60Hz) |
| RGB | Aura Sync, onboard addressable Gen 2 headers |
| BIOS FlashBack | Yes |
Shipping
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Returns
- Tech Syndicate offers a full money-back guarantee on all purchases made in our store. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, we will provide a full refund, no questions asked.
- Refunds are available within 45 days of delivery.
- After the 45-day period you are no longer eligible for a refund, so we encourage you to try the product within the first few weeks to make sure it fits your needs.