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ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Better fit if pcie slots matters: 6 listed.
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard vs MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
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ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
ASRock
MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
MSI
$94.83
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MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Better fit if m.2 slots matters: Yes listed.
Material specification differences
Direct specifications only - not benchmarks or an overall score.
- If m.2 slots matters: MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard lists Yes.
- If max memory matters: MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard lists 64 GB.
- If pcie slots matters: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard lists 6.
- If max memory speed matters: MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard lists 4600 MHz.
Specification profile
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Key specs at a glance
Top 4 specs that matter most. Full spec-by-spec breakdown is in the table below.
Memory
Memory SlotsHigher is better
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
2
MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
2
Max MemoryHigher is better
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
16 GB
MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
64 GB
Max Memory SpeedHigher is better
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
1600 MHz
MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
4600 MHz
Connectivity
M.2 SlotsHigher is better
ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
No
MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Yes
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ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
Better fit if pcie slots matters: 6 listed.
Starting part
MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
Better fit if m.2 slots matters: Yes listed.
Material specification differences
Direct specifications only - not benchmarks or an overall score.
- If m.2 slots matters: MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard lists Yes.
- If max memory matters: MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard lists 64 GB.
- If pcie slots matters: ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard lists 6.
- If max memory speed matters: MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard lists 4600 MHz.
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| Component | N/A Continue with this part Keep it selected while you complete the rest of the PC. | $94.83 Checked 9/8/2026, 7:49:00 AM Continue with this part Keep it selected while you complete the rest of the PC. |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR4 |
| Memory Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory | 16 GB | 64 GB |
| Max Memory Speed | 1600 MHz | 4600 MHz |
| Physical | ||
| Form Factor | ATX | Micro ATX |
| Connectivity | ||
| CPU Socket | LGA1150 | AM4 |
| Chipset | Intel H81 | AMD A520 |
| SATA Ports | 4 | 4 |
| M.2 Slots | No | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| RAID Support | No | Yes |
| ECC Support | No | No |
| PCIe Slots | 6 | 2 |
| Other | ||
| Price Updated At | - | 2026-09-08T07:49:00+00:00 |
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Common questions
How should I choose between these motherboards?v
Start with the specifications that matter for your workload, then review power, physical fit, platform, and connectivity tradeoffs. PC Launchpad highlights only direct, verifiable specification differences and does not declare a universal winner.
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Is the ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard better than the MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard?v
It depends on the workload. Use the chart summary above for the quick read, then look at the spec-by-spec breakdown to see which individual metrics favor which part. Verifiable numeric winners are emphasized only when the data has a clear direction, such as higher capacity or lower latency.
Which one is better value - the ASRock H81 Pro BTC ATX LGA1150 Motherboard or the MSI A520M-A PRO Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard?v
Value depends on your workload and the rest of the build. Compare the specifications you will actually use, then confirm the current retailer price before purchasing; PC Launchpad does not infer benchmark performance from catalog specifications.