ASUS ProArt B660 Creator DDR4 Intel Motherboard

Product Description

The ASUS ProArt B660 Creator DDR4 motherboard is designed with creators in mind, providing top-tier connectivity, powerful performance, and a highly flexible feature set, optimized for professional content creators, designers, and developers working with demanding applications like 3D rendering and 4K/8K video editing. Below are the key features and specifications of the motherboard:

Key Features

1. Designed for Creators
   • Intel® B660 chipset supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium®, and Celeron® processors (LGA 1700).
   • Optimized for intensive content-creation workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, and other creative applications.
2. Comprehensive Connectivity
   • 2.5 Gb Ethernet and 1 Gb Ethernet for fast, reliable networking.
   • USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® Front-Panel Connector with Quick Charge 4+ (60W power delivery).
   • USB-C DisplayPort™ for 8K/60Hz video output via USB-C, providing flexible display options.
   • Thunderbolt™ 4 support via an onboard header, enabling high-speed data transfer up to 40 Gbps and 8K display support.
3. PCIe 5.0 Ready
   • Equipped with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen graphics cards or other data-intensive tasks.
   • Backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0.
4. Ultrafast M.2 Slots
   • 3 x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x4) for ultra-fast storage, supporting NVMe® SSDs and Intel® Optane™ memory.
   • M.2 Q-Latch for easy installation/removal of M.2 SSDs without tools.
5. Optimized Thermal Design
   • VRM and chipset heatsinks designed for heavy workloads.
   • Aluminum M.2 heatsinks and six 4-pin PWM fan headers for efficient cooling.
   • AIO pump header for advanced liquid cooling solutions.
6. Powerful VRM Design
   • 12+1 power stages rated for 50 amps, ensuring stable power delivery for demanding tasks like multi-threaded workloads (e.g., video rendering, 3D modeling).
7. ProArt Creator Hub
   • CreationFirst: One-stop system control for monitoring and optimizing system performance for content creation.
   • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear online communication, which reduces background noise during streaming, recording, or video calls.
8. Advanced Security
   • USB port restriction, software blacklisting, and Windows Registry protection via ASUS Control Center Express for enterprise-level security.

Specifications

CPU Support

• Socket LGA1700 for 12th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors.
• Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max 3.0 (depends on CPU).

Chipset

• Intel® B660 chipset.

Memory

• 4 x DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 memory.
• Supports overclocked speeds from 2133 MHz to 5333+ MHz (depending on CPU and memory modules).
• Dual Channel memory architecture.
• Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP).

Graphics

• 1 x HDMI® port (supports 4K @ 60Hz).
• 1 x Type-C DisplayPort (supports 8K @ 60Hz via DisplayPort 1.4).
• 1 x DisplayPort Input (through Type-C port).
• Graphics support depends on CPU with integrated graphics.

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (supports x16 mode).
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x4 mode).
• 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot.

Storage

• 3 x M.2 slots (1 PCIe 4.0 x4, 2 PCIe 3.0 x4).
• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports RAID 0/1/5/10.

Ethernet

• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet.
• 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard for enhanced reliability.

USB Ports

• Rear USB (Total 9 ports):
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports DisplayPort output).
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A).
  • 4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A).
• Front USB (Total 7 ports):
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® with Quick Charge 4+.
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (2 ports).
  • 2 x USB 2.0 headers (4 ports total).

Audio

• Realtek® 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.
• Supports up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback.
• Features include premium capacitors, dedicated PCB layers, and audio cover for enhanced sound quality.

Cooling

• 6 x 4-pin PWM chassis fan headers.
• 1 x 4-pin AIO pump header.
• 4 x 4-pin fan headers for optimal airflow and cooling.

I/O Ports

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® (supports DisplayPort output).
• 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A).
• 4 x USB 2.0 (Type-A).
• 1 x DisplayPort (input only).
• 1 x HDMI® port.
• 1 x Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet port.
• 1 x Intel® 1Gb Ethernet port.
• 5 x Audio jacks for surround sound and microphone inputs.
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port.

Special Features

• ASUS 5X PROTECTION III: Includes protection features like DIGI+ VRM, ESD Guards, SafeSlot, and Overvoltage Protection.
• M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Connector, Q-DIMM, and Q-Slot for easier installation and setup.
• AURA Sync with RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 headers for lighting customization.

Software Features

• Armoury Crate (with AURA Sync and Fan Xpert 4).
• Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear audio.
• AI Suite 3 for performance and power savings.
• Turbo App for optimizing system performance.
• EPUDIGI+ VRM for digital power control.
• ProArt Creator Hub with CreationFirst for system optimization.

Form Factor and OS Support

• ATX form factor (12 x 9.6 inches or 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm).
• Operating System: Windows® 10 (64-bit), Windows® 11 (64-bit).

Warranty

• 3 years.

The ASUS ProArt B660 Creator DDR4 motherboard is a powerhouse for creators, offering cutting-edge connectivity, advanced cooling, and powerful performance tailored for content creation, 3D modeling, video editing, and other professional workloads. It balances performance, connectivity, and reliability, making it an excellent choice for professionals in creative fields.