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title: PCBuilder AMD Ryzen 5 5500 LEVEL UP Core Upgrade Kit
date: 2025-04-10T15:17:40Z
modified: 2026-05-22T12:05:27Z
permalink: "https://tech.co.za/product/pcbuilder-amd-ryzen-5-5500-level-up-core-upgrade-kit/"
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status: publish
excerpt: "3-in-1 CPU, Memory, and Motherboard Kit\\n 	Six-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU with a boost clock of up to 4.2GHz\\n 	Visualize, synchronize, and mesmerise with DDR4 Memory\\n 	Durable and versatile Asus AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard\\n 	Ideal for gaming or the office"
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  - PCBuilder
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  - simple
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  - featured
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  - Ryzen 5
pa_ram:
  - 16GB
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**QUICK SPEC:**

- CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6GHz AM4 (Up to 4.2GHz)
- Motherboard – Asus A520M Chipset AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Memory – 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory (8GB x2)

Breathe new life into your desktop PC with the PCBuilder AMD Ryzen 5 5500 LEVEL UP Core Upgrade Kit. This upgrade kit is designed for desktop PCs and is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU. It also comes with an Asus A520M chipset motherboard and 16GB of high-speed DDR4 memory.

This Ryzen 5 Upgrade Kit has everything you need to stay ahead of the pack and is a great way to begin your gaming journey. The LEVEL UP Core features a reliable Ryzen 5 CPU and DDR4 memory, which will ensure that every task gets completed quickly and efficiently. With 6 cores and 16GB of DDR4 memory, no task is too much for it to handle.

All the components are held together with a high-performance Asus AM4 Motherboard with Lightning Gen 3 support. Asus motherboards deliver an efficient and productive experience with stable functionality and high-quality assembly.

### FEATURES:

- 3-in-1 CPU, Memory, and Motherboard Kit
- Six-core AMD Ryzen 5 5500 CPU with a boost clock of up to 4.2GHz
- Visualize, synchronize, and mesmerise with DDR4 Memory
- Durable and versatile Asus AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard
- Ideal for gaming or the office

### SPECIFICATIONS:

- AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core 3.6GHz AM4 CPU 
    - Cores: 6 Cores
    - Base Clock Speed: 3.6GHz
    - Boost Clock Speed: 4.2GHz
    - Socket: AM4
- Asus A520M Chipset AM4 Micro-ATX Motherboard 
    - Socket: AM4
    - Form Factor: Micro-ATX
- 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Memory 
    - Capacity: 8GB x 2
    - Data Transfer Rate: 3200MHz
    - Generation: DDR4

### WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

- PCBuilder AMD Ryzen 5 5500 LEVEL UP Core Upgrade Kit x1
- CPU Air Cooler x1

_Please note that the images displayed are for illustrative purposes only. Components will be supplied as per the technical specifications in this listing. 3DMark FPS & Time Spy benchmark scores are estimates only._