Designed for creators looking for robust connectivity and enhanced performance, the ASUS ProArt B650-CREATOR AM5 ATX Motherboardenables seasoned builders to leverage the power of AMD's Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors and gaming-focused components.

An AMD AM5 socket allows you to install a wide range of AMD Ryzen processors from the 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series. Four DDR5 DIMM slots allow you to utilize the enhanced speed and performance needed for streamlining your production as well as editing and replaying your favorite in-game moments. Four SATA and three M.2 interfaces allow you to install an array of storage drives, creating a massive library for your media assets. Install graphics and utility cards with two PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and one PCIe 4.0 x1 slot. A wide range of USB ports allow you to plug in your favorite peripherals such as keyboards, mice, audio interfaces, and more with USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 support. Dual RJ45 ports sport 1 and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speeds, allowing you to utilize teaming functions so you can upload and download large files quickly.

ATX Form Factor    AMD B650 Chipset    AM5 Socket    4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 Slots    4 x SATA, 3 x M.2 PCIe    2 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4)    1 x PCIe 4.0 x1    USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2    1 and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports    For Windows 10 & 11

A 12+2 teamed power solution, 8+4 ProCool sockets, and alloy chokes with durable capacitors ensure reliable electrical loads suitable for resource-hungry games.

M.2 PCIe 5.0 technology enables you to quickly load your programs faster off your M.2 SSD, getting you into your games and applications even faster.

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 2x2 interfaces provide you with enhanced data transfer speeds up to 10 and 20 Gb/s, respectively, allowing you to utilize a wide range of peripherals such as audio interfaces, external storage solutions, and more. With front panel support, the ProArt incorporates internal headers for USB-A and USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 devices, giving you up to 5 Gb/s data transfer speeds for quick file management.

Two-way AI Noise Cancelation reduces background noise from the microphone and audio output for clear communication in games and conferences.

Enlarged VRM and PCH heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 2+ utility in Armoury Crate software allow you to optimize cooling capabilities whether you prefer fan or AiO liquid cooling.

Stylish edge lighting design, addressable RGB headers, and RGB strip header allow you to add a splash of color to your system, turning your rig into the centerpiece of your gaming room.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is it better than ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard?

A: The ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard and the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard both feature similar Z790 chipsets, but they differ in I/O. The ROG Maximus has three more USB-A ports and an additional USB-C port than the ProArt. However, the ProArt features two DisplayPorts for multi-monitor support without a dedicated graphics card, 10Gb Ethernet, support for 2 additional SATA drives, and an additional M.2 SSD slot.

Q: 2. Does this motherboard play nice with Thunderbolt peripherals coming into the USB4 ports? Is there a thunderbolt header?

A: The ASUS ProArt X670E Creator WIFI ATX Motherboard has no Thunderbolt header, however USB4 is cross compatible with Thunderbolt devices. The device may not communicate at full speed.

Q: 3. What is the maximum DDR5 ram for this board, 128gb or 196gb?

A: The ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard, B&H # ASPAZ790CRTW, supports up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM.

Q: 4. Does an 8600G work on this mobo?

A: Yes, the MSI PRO A620M-E Micro-ATX AM5 Motherboard is compatible with the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G 4.3 GHz Six-Core AM5 Processor. However, you may need to update the BIOS in order for them to work together.

Q: 5. Will 128GB of compatible RAM CT2K32G52C42U5 run at DDR5-5200? I read reports that only DDR5-3600 will work.

A: The ASUS ProArt X670E Creator WIFI can accommodate DDR5 RAM at speeds of 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, and 6400 MHz.

Q: 6. Asus's website cites this board as having 128Gb of RAM. Which is correct: This listing or the manufacture's documentation?

A: As per ASUS's specifications, the ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard supports up to 192GB of RAM. https://tinyurl.com/2x9jfcbh.

Q: 7. Is it good for gaming?

A: Yes, the ASUS ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard BH #ASPAZ790CRTW is a good motherboard to build a gaming and content creation system.Keep in mind that ultimately, gaming performance will be determined by which CPU and GPU combination you install on it.

Q: 8. does onboard graphics support 4K?

A: The ASUS TUF GAMING B650M-PLUS does not include any onboard graphics processing.

Q: 9. Does it have a built-in wifi receiver?

A: No, this MSI PRO A620M-E Micro-ATX AM5 Motherboard does not have Wi-Fi.

Q: 10. I keep finding conflicting information, does this motherboard support PCIe Gen 5 for M.2 SSD, without gimping video card?

A: The two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots on the ASUS ProArt X670E Creator WIFI ATX Motherboard do not share bandwidth with the PCIe 5.0 x16 slots. However, the PCe 4.0 x16 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot just above it.