ASUS ProArt B550 Creator DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The ASUS ProArt B550 Creator is an ATX-form-factor motherboard (305 mm x 244 mm) built around AMD's B550 chipset and the AM4 socket, making it compatible with AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, 4000 G-Series, and 3000 Series desktop processors. It is designed for content creators and professionals who demand reliable, high-throughput connectivity alongside stable round-the-clock operation. Connectivity is a defining strength of this board. Two rear-panel Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports each deliver up to 40 Gbps of bidirectional bandwidth, support DisplayPort 1.2/1.4 video output, and can charge devices at up to 15 W (5 V/3 A). Alongside these sit four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and two USB 2.0 Type-A ports on the rear panel, with additional front-panel headers providing further USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 connectivity. Dual Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb Ethernet ports, managed by ASUS CreationFirst network-optimization software, prioritize bandwidth for demanding applications. Display outputs include one HDMI 2.1 port capable of 4K at 60 Hz. Storage flexibility is well covered: two M.2 Key-M slots support drives up to 22110 in length, with the primary slot running PCIe 4.0 x4 when paired with Ryzen 5000 or 3000 Series CPUs, and four SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support round out the storage options. Expansion is handled by two PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slots (capable of x16 or dual x8 with Ryzen 5000/3000) plus one chipset PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4 mode) and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. DDR4 memory is supported in dual-channel via ASUS OptiMem II, with XMP speeds reaching up to 4866 MHz (O.C.) for Ryzen 5000/3000 and up to 5100 MHz (O.C.) for 4000 G-Series, including ECC unbuffered support where the CPU allows. Power delivery uses a 12+2 stage design with Dr. MOS and 5K Black Metallic Capacitors. ASUS 5X Protection III features include DIGI+ VRM, Enhanced DRAM Overcurrent Protection, ESD Guards, LANGuard, Overvoltage Protection, and SafeSlot Core reinforcement on the primary PCIe slot. Audio is handled by a dedicated onboard solution with 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 113 dB SNR recording input, 32-bit/192 kHz playback support, premium Japanese capacitors, an optical S/PDIF output, and a de-pop circuit. Software highlights include Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, ProArt Creator Hub, ASUS Control Center Express for IT management, AI Suite 3, and ASUS UEFI BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 3 and EZ Flash 3. The board is validated for 24/7 operation and carries a 3-year warranty. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: AM4 | Chipset: AMD B550 - Form Factor: ATX, 305 mm x 244 mm - Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, ECC/non-ECC unbuffered, up to 4866 MHz O.C. (Ryzen 5000/3000) - Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA on slot 1 with Ryzen 5000/3000), 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10 - Rear USB: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A - Ethernet: 2 x Intel I225-V 2.5 Gb - Video Out: 1 x HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), Thunderbolt 4 ports support DP 1.2/1.4 - Audio: 120 dB SNR playback, 113 dB SNR recording, optical S/PDIF out - BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 Years