ASUS ProArt B650-CREATOR – AM5 ATX Motherboard for Creators Built for 3D, video and design workflows, the ProArt B650-CREATOR pairs AMD AM5 support with creator-grade I/O: PCIe® 5.0 M.2 (CPU-linked), three total M.2 slots, dual Intel-grade Realtek LAN (2.5 GbE 1 GbE), rear USB-C with DisplayPort™ Alt Mode (via DP-IN bridge), and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C that can deliver up to 60 W USB-PD / QC4 when the auxiliary 6-pin is connected. Key Features AM5 & DDR5 platform: Supports Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series and up to 192 GB DDR5 with EXPO and OptiMem II tuning. Creator-ready storage: 3× M.2 (1× CPU-linked PCIe 5.0×4 on Ryzen 9000/7000, plus 2× PCIe 4.0×4) 4× SATA 6 Gb/s. Dual LAN: Integrated 2.5 GbE 1 GbE with ASUS LANGuard for reliable, low-latency transfers. DisplayPort™ via USB-C: Rear USB-C outputs DP 1.4 (up to 8K60) when you loop your GPU into the board’s DP-IN; ASUS includes the DP-to-DP bridge cable in box. USB-C 20 Gbps front port with 60 W charging: Gen 2×2 Type-C header supports PD/QC4 (connect the 6-pin aux power to enable 60 W; otherwise 27 W). USB4®-ready: Onboard Thunderbolt™ (USB4) header for ASUS add-in card to unlock 40 Gbps, daisy-chain displays and high-speed storage. Robust power delivery: 12 2 power stages (60 A) keep high-core Ryzen CPUs stable under load. Optional Wi-Fi: M.2 Key-E slot for an add-on Wi-Fi/BT module (not included). Specification Detail CPU Support AMD AM5: Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Chipset AMD B650 Memory 4× DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 192 GB; EXPO supported Graphics I/O HDMI® 2.1 (4K60) rear USB-C with DP Alt Mode (up to 8K60 via DP-IN bridge) Expansion 2× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x16 or x8/x8), 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4, shares with M.2_3), 1× PCIe 4.0 x1 Storage 3× M.2 (CPU M.2_1 up to PCIe 5.0×4 with Ryzen 9000/7000; others PCIe 4.0×4) 4× SATA 6 Gb/s Networking Realtek 2.5 GbE Realtek 1 GbE (ASUS LANGuard) Wireless M.2 Key-E slot (Wi-Fi/BT module sold separately) Rear USB 2× USB-C 10 Gbps (one with DP Alt), 3× USB-A 10 Gbps, 2× USB 2.0 Front USB 1× USB-C 20 Gbps Gen 2×2 (up to 60 W PD/QC4 ), 2× USB 5 Gbps via header, 4× USB 2.0 via headers Audio Realtek 7.1-ch HD, optical S/PDIF out, premium caps, isolated PCB Creator Software ProArt Creator Hub, CreationFirst, Armoury Crate (Fan Xpert 4, Aura) Form Factor ATX (30.5 × 24.4 cm) Why You’ll Love It If your workflow mixes heavy renders with color-accurate previews and fast ingest, ProArt B650-CREATOR gives you Gen 5 NVMe for scratch, dual LAN for fast NAS links, DP-over-USB-C for single-cable displays, and front USB-C 20 Gbps with real 60 W charging—plus optional USB4 expansion later—so your build stays tidy, fast, and upgrade-ready.
