ASUS ProArt B650-Creator AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard

Name: ASUS ProArt B650-Creator AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
SKU: PROARTB650-CREATOR
Price: 6543.00 ZAR
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SKU: PROARTB650-CREATOR Categories: ASUS, Computer Hardware, Motherboards

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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 2×2 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 2×2 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 2×2 (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 2×2 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 2×2 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