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technology11 days ago•0 min saved

Framework Launches Pre-Orders for 192GB Ryzen AI Max+ 495 Desktop Amidst Rising Memory Costs

Framework has confirmed that pre-orders for its updated small-form-factor desktop, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 495 processor, will open on September 30, 2026. The system features 192 GB of unified LPDDR5X memory, a significant increase from the previous 128 GB limit, and is optimized for local AI workloads. While the chassis and motherboard remain unchanged to ensure backward compatibility, the new chip offers higher clock speeds and improved memory bandwidth. Pricing is expected to exceed $6,000 due to rising memory costs, positioning it as a premium option against competitors like NVIDIA’s DGX Spark.

via Wccftech|

#ai-hardware #amd-ryzen-ai-max #framework

technology1 month ago•14 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Pre-Orders Rebalanced: RAM Discounts Amid Core Ultra X9 Price Hikes

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro pre-orders get RAM-based price relief after securing cheaper LPCAMM2 memory: prices will be below the prior adjusted level but above the original; refunds for shipped orders and automatic price reductions for pending pre-orders are planned, with options to modify to 32 GB or 64 GB LPCAMM2 at the lower price. Existing Core Ultra X9 pre-orders remain unaffected, while new Core Ultra X9 CPUs are pricier and come with priority access for current pre-orders; the company is also updating its memory return policy to curb scalpers.

via TechPowerUp|

#core-ultra-x9 #framework #laptop

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Framework Laptop 12 Turbocharges Entry-Level with Core Series 3 and Linux By Default

Framework updates its entry-level Laptop 12 with Intel Core Series 3 CPUs (Core 3/5/7), up to 48GB RAM, and DDR5 RAM; optional backlit keyboard and fingerprint reader. The model ships with Fedora Linux by default (Windows 11 can be added for $100). Pre-built Linux configurations start at $699, DIY options from $549, and the laptop ships in October. Notably, the Core 5 version demonstrated about 70% longer Netflix streaming battery life versus the original Core i5 model, and Thunderbolt 4 support is available on two of the four expansion cards.

via Engadget|

#framework #intel-core-series-3 #laptop

technology2 months ago•32 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro: RAM price surge forces preorder changes and higher prices

RAM prices from Framework’s memory supplier have more than doubled, forcing updated memory configurations for Laptop 13 Pro preorder customers and price increases for new orders; Framework is offering full deposit refunds for cancellations, with new base configurations starting at $1,599 (16GB RAM) and higher-end options up to $2,899 due to the RAM crisis.

via The Verge|

#framework #laptops #memory-shortage

technology2 months ago•12 min saved

Framework debuts ultra-compact AI-ready mini-ITX PC with 192 GB RAM

Framework announced a new SKU of its tiny Framework Desktop, a 4.1-liter mini-ITX PC powered by the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 with 16 Zen 5 cores (up to 5.2 GHz) and Radeon 8065S iGPU, offering up to 192 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a PCIe x4 slot for expansion to run local AI models even without a discrete GPU; pricing and release date aren’t disclosed yet, but the RAM upgrade is expected to push the price well above the current 128 GB model’s $3,449, potentially over $4,000.

via Notebookcheck|

#192-gb-ram #ai-workstation #framework

technology2 months ago•2 min saved

Framework Teases Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Desktop With 192 GB Unified Memory

Framework previewed its upcoming Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Desktop, packing 16 Zen 5 cores at up to 5.2 GHz, a Radeon 8065S GPU, and a 192 GB unified LPDDR5X memory (273 GB/s), optimized for AI LLM workloads like DeepSeek V4-Flash at Q8. The system features an open-ended PCIe x4 slot for larger cards and a RoCE-enabled two-desktop cluster to pool up to 384 GB of memory for tensor-parallel workloads, with a Linux pre-built option planned. Pricing indicates the 192 GB model will cost well over $5,000, while the base 395 starts around $3,500, with availability later this year.

via Wccftech|

#ai #amd #desktop

middle-east3 months ago•3 min saved

US-backed framework sparks renewed clashes as Israel expands footprint in southern Lebanon

Israel carried out air strikes in southern Lebanon, killing at least one person, as Hezbollah rejected a US-brokered four-point peace framework that would transfer exclusive security control of vacated areas to the Lebanese army while allowing Israel to maintain an expanded security zone; Netanyahu called the agreement historic, Israel says it will extend its stay, and Hezbollah vows continued resistance amid ongoing cross-border violence.

via BBC|

#framework #hezbollah #israel

gadgets4 months ago•56 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro shipments push to July due to hardware fixes

Framework says the first Laptop 13 Pro shipments will now start in July (with some batches possibly slipping to early August or later) after fixes to a grounding issue in the new haptic trackpad require a redesigned circuit board, and a display firmware bug necessitates updated firmware from CSOT. Preorders without the affected components are still shipping on time, and customers can cancel for a full deposit refund if the delay is an issue.

via The Verge|

#delays #firmware #framework

tech5 months ago•61 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro redefines upgradeable laptops

Installer highlights the Framework Laptop 13 Pro as a standout, upgradeable and repairable laptop that could be a big win for Linux and Windows users, alongside a roundup of other new gear in this week’s issue.

via The Verge|

#framework #laptop #linux

technology5 months ago•22 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro proves Linux niche is mainstream as Ubuntu outsells Windows

Framework says its Laptop 13 Pro, optimized for Linux, is selling far above forecast with the first seven batches sold out; Ubuntu configurations are outselling Windows, and the company emphasizes Linux-ready design and modular repairability. The DIY edition can ship with Windows or no OS, while the pre-built model offers Windows 11 Pro or Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. The DIY option can be configured up to Core Ultra X9 388H with up to 64GB RAM, while the current pre-built ships with Ultra X7 358H, 32GB RAM, 1TB storage, a 74Wh battery and a 2.8K touchscreen. Batch 8 is already in the works, underscoring growing Linux demand in premium laptops.

via PC Guide|

#framework #hardware #laptops

technology5 months ago•98 min saved

Framework Laptop Pro 13 hands-on: a modular upgrade that finally feels premium

Hands-on coverage highlights Framework’s complete redesign in the Laptop Pro 13: it keeps the modular, repairable chassis but adds a 13.5-inch touch display (2880x1920) with a 30-120 Hz refresh range, and easier replaceable parts for RAM, storage, and more. The result is a premium-feeling laptop aimed at power users and developers, with upgradeability and repairability as its core selling points, while keeping a similar look to the original, but with a noticeably improved display and build.

via Tom's Guide|

#display #framework #laptop

gadgets5 months ago•16 min saved

Framework Laptop 13 Pro Makes Linux a First-Class Citizen in PCs

Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro ships with Ubuntu out of the box, features a CNC-aluminum chassis and a repair-friendly design (even including a screwdriver), and uses Intel Core Ultra Series to promise long battery life. Framed as a Linux-first alternative to Windows laptops, it could push the broader PC market toward openness and Linux-native options, potentially changing how mainstream PCs are built and sold.

via Gizmodo|

#framework #gadgets #laptops

technology5 months ago•4 min saved

Framework's OCuLink Dev Kit Turns Laptop 16 Into a Desktop-Grade GPU Rig

Framework unveils an OCuLink Dev Kit that connects a desktop GPU or other PCIe cards to the Framework Laptop 16 via a direct PCIe link, delivering desktop-level graphics power; it's a barebones, non plug-and-play solution that requires a desktop power supply and a reboot, with 3D-printed docking options, and it will ship later this year—not compatible with other Framework laptops.

via The Verge|

#egpu #framework #laptop16

technology-and-electronics5 months ago•22 min saved

Framework expands Laptop 16 with eGPU dock and modular upgrades

Framework is adding an eGPU option to its Laptop 16 via an OCuLink Dev Kit that plugs directly into the mainboard to run PCIe cards (including GPUs) and ships with an OCuLink Dock for off-the-shelf PCIe expansion. The kit works with existing blank modules, and more hardware details are promised later this year. In addition, Framework is releasing an all-in-one trackpad/keyboard cover, a new wireless keyboard, a Laptop Sleeve, and a 10Gb Ethernet expansion card designed with Wisdpi, broadening the Laptop 16 ecosystem beyond its core modular design.

via Engadget|

#egpu #expansion-card #framework

gadgets5 months ago•17 min saved

Framework’s Pro Laptop Bets on Linux, Touchscreen and Easy Upgrades

Framework unveils the Laptop 13 Pro, a highly repairable, modular notebook that now adds a touchscreen and ships with Linux pre-installed (Ubuntu option) or Windows 11. It offers Intel Core Ultra or Ryzen 300‑series CPUs, promises longer battery life (up to ~20 hours in streaming tests), and preserves upgrade paths via replaceable mainboard/keyboard and expansion bays. Ubuntu models start at $1,500, with Windows configurations around $1,700, targeting power users who want to ditch Windows.

via Gizmodo|

#framework #gadgets #laptops