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 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
  
  
  
  • 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)
  
  
  • 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 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

36 Months Warranty

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