SeekerAsus ProArt B660-Creator D4
Priced under $200, Asus’ B660-Creator D4 is a solid budget board for creative professionals. It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Z690 version, but it’s less than half the pricef. If you’re looking to use the flexibility of the USB Type-C display option and don’t need integrated Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) ports, this board should be on your shortlist.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th Gen Intel Core processors, support PCIe 5.0,DDR4 and out of box Windows 11 ready
- Extensive connectivity: 2.5Gb & 1Gb onboard Ethernet, 3x M.2 slots and front panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports with 60W fast charging support
- Advanced security: USB port management, software blacklisting and Regedit on/off controls via ASUS Control Center Express
- ProArt gives you more: Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation for clear online communication, and ProArt Creator Hub with CreationFirst for one-stop system control
- Trusted stability: Tested for 24/7 operation, validated for extensive compatibility, and equipped with SafeSlot for enhanced durability
- PC DIY Friendly: M.2 Q-Latch, Q-connector, Q-DIMM, Q-LED,Pre-mount I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack
PROS
+ Budget ATX-size ‘professional’ board
+ Plenty of USB ports
+ USB Type-C DisplayPort capability
CONS
- Slower multi-threaded performance
- No M.2 SATA support
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By Tom's Hardware on August 27, 2022
Priced under $200, Asus’ B660-Creator D4 is a solid budget board for creative professionals. It may not have all the bells and whistles of the Z690 version, but it’s less than half the pricef. If you’re looking to use the flexibility of the USB Type-C display option and don’t need integrated Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) ports, this board should be on your shortlist.
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