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 RyzenTM 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 EXPOTM 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\u2014perfect 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\u2019re colour grading, rendering effects, or streaming your workflow, the ASUS ProArt B650-Creator motherboard for content creation is your creative powerhouse\u2014intelligently engineered for stability, performance, and artistic ambition. FEATURES: Optimised for AMD RyzenTM 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 RyzenTM 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 EXPOTM Support for Overclocking OptiMem II Support *Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR5 supports On-Die ECC function Graphics 1 x HDMI\u00ae port (supports 4K@60Hz, HDMI 2.1) 1 x USB Type-C\u00ae 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) 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\u00ae (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\u00ae 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\u00ae (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\u00ae 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 FlashBackTM 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 ThunderboltTM (USB4\u00ae) 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 FlashBackTM 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\u00ae 11 64-bit, Windows\u00ae 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 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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