ASUS ProArt B650-CREATOR AMD B650 Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Desktop Motherboard

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).

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.