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ASUS ProArt B650-Creator AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard

R 6 840.00
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About this product

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

 
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