ASUS ProArt B650-Creator AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard

Power Your Vision with the ASUS ProArt B650-Creator Motherboard for Content Creation. Unleash the full potential of your creative workflow with the ASUS ProArt B650-Creator motherboard for content creation, a high-performance platform built for professionals in 3D animation, film post-production, and complex media rendering. Engineered for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series CPUs, this AM5-socket board delivers workstation-class stability, thermal control, and connectivity that empower content creators to move faster, think bigger, and produce more. Harness the speed of DDR5 memory up to 7600 MHz (OC) and AMD EXPO™ profiles for real-time multitasking, seamless timeline scrubbing, and accelerated rendering. With a dual-channel architecture and support for up to 192GB of RAM, the board ensures your system remains future-proofed for evolving creative demands. The ASUS ProArt B650-Creator motherboard is designed with intensive content creation in mind. Featuring three ultra-fast M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 slot, for rapid file transfers and high-capacity NVMe storage, reducing load times on RAW 4K/8K files and complex project assets. Four additional SATA 6Gb/s ports allow for expanded archival storage, while USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front-panel connectivity offers 20Gbps data throughput and Quick Charge 4 up to 60W—perfect for high-speed file syncing and device charging between shoots. Creators working in high-res workflows will appreciate DisplayPort Alt Mode support on Type-C, enabling up to 8K@60Hz output, alongside native HDMI 2.1 support. Dual LAN (2.5GbE 1GbE) with ASUS LANGuard ensures low-latency transfers to NAS systems and remote collaboration environments. Built on ASUS’s ProArt design philosophy, this board features Creator Hub software for real-time monitoring and fine-tuning, Q-Latch for tool-free M.2 installation, and robust thermal design with oversized VRM heatsinks. Audio quality is equally professional, with 7.1-channel HD audio, premium capacitors, and optical S/PDIF out for precise sound editing. Whether you’re colour grading, rendering effects, or streaming your workflow, the ASUS ProArt B650-Creator motherboard for content creation is your creative powerhouse—intelligently engineered for stability, performance, and artistic ambition. FEATURES: Optimised for AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, & 7000 Series CPUs with AM5 socket Supports up to 192GB DDR5 RAM at speeds up to 7600MHz (OC) for seamless multitasking PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 slots for lightning-fast storage and GPU performance Dual M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4 for high-speed data transfer USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 front panel with Quick Charge 4 support for up to 60W power delivery Dual 2.5Gb Ethernet and 1Gb Ethernet ports with ASUS LANGuard for enhanced network reliability DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 ports for 8K/4K visual output and smooth multi-display setups Thermal management with oversized VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsinks for improved cooling ProArt Creator Hub software for real-time monitoring, system tuning, and custom profiles ASUS 5X Protection III, including enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection and ESD guards Q-DIMM and Q-Latch for tool-free, hassle-free component installation Aura Sync RGB support for customisable lighting that matches your creative space SPECIFICATIONS: CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5 Supported CPUs: AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors* *Refer to www.asus.com for the full CPU support list. Chipset Chipset: AMD B650 Memory DIMM Slots: 4 x DIMM Max Memory Capacity: 128GB (DDR5) or 192GB (DDR5), depending on CPU Memory Speed (OC): 7600 (OC)/7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600(OC)/5400(OC)/5200/5000/4800 Memory Types: ECC & Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Dual Channel Architecture AMD EXPO™ Support for Overclocking OptiMem II Support *Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 supports On-Die ECC function Graphics 1 x HDMI® port (supports 4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1) 1 x USB Type-C® port (supports DisplayPort 1.4, 8K@60Hz) Graphics specifications vary by CPU type Expansion Slots 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)* 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 slot *PCIEX16_3 shares bandwidth with M.2_3 slot Storage M.2 Slots: 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) M.2_1: PCIe 5.0 x4 mode M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode (depending on CPU) M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 mode (shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3) SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s RAID Support: AMD RAIDXpert2 for NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10 Ethernet 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet ASUS LANGuard for enhanced network protection Wireless & Bluetooth • M.2 Slot for Wi-Fi Module (sold separately) o PCIe Key E for Wi-Fi module support USB Ports: • Rear USB Ports (Total 7): o 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (shared with DisplayPort graphic output) o 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A o 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A • Front USB Ports (Total 7): o 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4 ) o 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) o 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) Audio Realtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking Up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback Audio Features: Power pre-regulator reduces input noise for consistent performance Rear optical S/PDIF out port Premium audio capacitors and dedicated PCB layers Audio cover and unique de-pop circuit Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (shared with DisplayPort graphic output) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A 1 x DisplayPort (Input only) 1 x HDMI® port 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet 1 x Realtek 1Gb Ethernet 5 x Audio jacks 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button Internal I/O Connectors Fan and Cooling: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers Power: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 1 x 8-pin 12V Power connector 1 x 4-pin 12V Power connector 1 x 6-pin PCIe Power connector Storage: 3 x M.2 slots (Key M) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 USB 2.0 ports) Miscellaneous: 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x COM Port header 1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP) 1 x M.2 slot (Key E) 1 x 20-5 pin System Panel header 1 x Thermal Sensor header 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header Special Features ASUS 5X PROTECTION III: DIGI VRM (Digital Power Design with DrMOS) Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection ESD Guards LANGuard Overvoltage Protection Safeslot Stainless-Steel Back I/O ASUS Q-Design: M.2 Q-Latch Q-Connector Q-DIMM Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device indicators) Q-Slot ASUS Thermal Solution: M.2 heatsinks VRM heatsink design ASUS EZ DIY: BIOS FlashBack™ button and LED ProCool, Pre-mounted I/O shield SafeSlot and SafeDIMM AURA Sync: Aura RGB header and Addressable Gen 2 headers Bespoke Motherboard Design & Business-Focused Features: 24/7 Reliability Overcurrent Protection Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 with Quick Charge 4 Support: Charging Support: up to 60W Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A Compatible with QC 4.0/3.0/2.0, PD3.0, and PPS Software Features ASUS Exclusive Software: Armoury Crate, Aura Creator, Fan Xpert 4 AI Suite 3, TurboV EVO, DIGI VRM, PC Cleaner ASUS CPU-Z, IT Management (ACCE), CreationFirst Norton Anti-Virus software (Free Trial) ProArt Creator Hub, WinRAR UEFI BIOS: ASUS EZ DIY features (CrashFree BIOS 3, EZ Flash 3, UEFI EZ Mode) Manageability WOL by PME, PXE Supported OS: Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit Form Factor ATX Form Factor Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm WHAT’S IN THE BOX: ASUS ProArt B650-Creator AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard x1 DisplayPort cable x1 SATA 6Gb/s cables x2 Q-connector x1 Rubber Packages for M.2 x1 Screw packages for M.2 SSD x1 Screw package for M.2 Key E x1 ProArt ruler x1 ACC Express Activation Key Card x1 User guide x1