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ASUS ProArt B650-Creator AM5 ATX Motherboard
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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 2x2 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 2x2 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 SocketAMD Socket AM5Supported CPUsAMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000 & 7000 Series Desktop Processors**Refer to www.asus.com for the full CPU support list. | |
| Chipset ChipsetAMD 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 Slots3 x M.2 slots (Key M)M.2_1PCIe 5.0 x4 modeM.2_2PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 mode (depending on CPU)M.2_3PCIe 4.0 x4 mode (shares bandwidth with PCIEX16_3)SATA Ports4 x SATA 6Gb/sRAID SupportAMD 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® (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 2x2 (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 2x2 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 2x2 with Quick Charge 4+ Support | Charging Supportup to 60WOutput5/9/15/20V max. 3ACompatible 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
Manufacturer Technical Data
| Product Spec Sheet | Not available for this product |
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