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Asus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard offers dual 5GbE but lacks high-speed USB

The Asus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard is a decent option for creators on a budget, offering dual 5 GbE ports and two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. However, it falls short for users needing high-speed external storage due to the absence of USB4/40 Gbps ports. While it provides adequate connectivity for most, some may find the limited number of rear USB Type-A ports and the 'only' 160 MHz Wi-Fi 7 to be drawbacks. AI

IMPACT This motherboard's features, such as dual 5GbE and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots, are relevant for AI professionals dealing with large datasets and rendering tasks.

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Asus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard offers dual 5GbE but lacks high-speed USB

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Joe Shields ·

    Asus B850-Creator Wifi Neo motherboard review: AM5 Creator mobo looks the part, but is missing useful features

    Asus' B850-Creator Wifi Neo offers fast dual 5 GbE, 3x video outputs, and loads of EZ PC DIY/AI features, but lacks enough USB ports (no 40 Gbps at all) and is expensive for the B850 platform.