ASUS ProArt B650 Creator DDR5 AMD Motherboard

The ASUS ProArt B650-Creator is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset and designed for demanding content-creation workloads including 3D rendering, virtual production, and 4K/8K video editing. It uses the AMD Socket AM5 and supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series desktop processors. Memory flexibility is a highlight: four DIMM slots accept up to 128 GB of DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with speeds ranging from DDR5 4800 up to DDR5 6400+ (via overclocking), and support for both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered modules as well as AMD EXPO profiles and ASUS OptiMem II tuning. Storage options are generous — three Key-M M.2 slots are provided, with M.2_1 running at PCIe 5.0 x4 for up to 16 GB/s throughput, and M.2_2 and M.2_3 operating at PCIe 4.0 x4 for up to 8 GB/s each. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports complete the storage array, and AMD RAIDXpert2 enables NVMe RAID 0/1/10 and SATA RAID 0/1/10. Connectivity is tailored for professional workflows. Dual onboard Ethernet — 2.5 Gb Realtek and 1 Gb Realtek, both protected by ASUS LANGuard — allows simultaneous internet and NAS transfers. A rear USB-C port delivers DisplayPort 1.4 output at up to 8K/60 Hz alongside 10 Gbps data. The front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C header supports Quick Charge 4+ at up to 60 W (requires the included 6-pin PCIe power cable). A Thunderbolt (USB4) header enables up to 40 Gbps bidirectional speeds with a compatible add-on card. Rear I/O totals seven USB ports including two Type-C, plus HDMI and DisplayPort video outputs. Power delivery uses ASUS DIGI+ VRM with DrMOS for clean, stable CPU power. Thermal management includes VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsinks. Protection features encompass ASUS 5X Protection III: overvoltage protection, enhanced DRAM overcurrent protection, ESD guards, LANGuard, and reinforced SafeSlot and SafeDIMM mechanisms. AURA Sync RGB is supported via one Aura RGB header and three Addressable Gen 2 headers. BIOS FlashBack allows firmware updates without a CPU or memory installed. Software includes Armoury Crate, AI Suite 3, Fan Xpert 4, ProArt Creator Hub, and ASUS UEFI BIOS with EZ Mode. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX, 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - CPU Socket: AMD AM5 (Ryzen 7000 Series) - Chipset: AMD B650 - Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max 128 GB, DDR5 4800–6400+(OC), ECC & Non-ECC, Dual Channel, EXPO, OptiMem II - M.2 Slots: 3 x Key-M (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4) + 1 x Key-E (WiFi/BT module) - SATA: 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s - Expansion: 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode, chipset), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x1 - Ethernet: 1 x Realtek 2.5 Gb + 1 x Realtek 1 Gb - Rear USB: 7 ports (1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C w/ DP, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 2.0) - Front USB: 7 ports (1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C up to 60 W, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0) - Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD, 24-bit/192 kHz, optical S/PDIF out - BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years