The modular computing society , Framework , diverge from its usual hardware lineup , showcasing its first desktop personal computer at alaunch eventin San Francisco , California on Tuesday .
The new product , called Framework Desktop was developed around the AMD Ryzen AI Max- a new processor with impressive specifications , include CPU keep up to 16 cores , art support up to Radeon 8060 , and memory up to 128 GB . Framework founder , Nirav Patel said at the launching that the brand shifted its full pipeline to make a product around this portion .
instigate by the legacy DIY culture of desktop edifice , Patel append that Framework Desktop is intended to be extremely approachable and was “ designed to be the well-off personal computer you ’ll ever establish . ” name the personal computer as “ portable , humble , quiet , and powerful . ” The AMD Ryzen AI Max as a laptop computer processor being used in a desktop , the PC benefit from this Seth up . Patel also mention you may use it to “ play game , write CAD , as a connection waiter , and as a workstation . ”
In typical Framework manner , the background maintains open PC standards , with the AMD Ryzen AI Max have a mini ITX form cistron . The machine also includes x4 PCle 4.0 slot , 2x M.2 SSD , and a standard ATX power supply . Output and connectivity include two USB - A ports , two Display Ports , one HDMI port , two USB - degree centigrade ports , one 3.5 audio jackass , Wi - Fi 7 , and 5 G ethernet .
The Framework Desktop was designed to stay as unruffled as possible , with a giant 120 millimetre fan and heatsink developed by Cooler Master , which can run at 120 James Watt ceaselessly while still keeping quiet . The only aspect of the desktop that is n’t readily customizable is the memory , which had to be soldered to the main frame .
The AMD Ryzen AI Max chip provide many of the common gaming experiences known for the brand ’s chips , including Zen 5 , RDNA 3.5 , AMD software , and AMD FSR , with C of games support out of the box .
Framework also detailed that the screen background can execute state - of - the - artistic creation models like Llama 3.370B in real time on twist . compare prices of other high - compute desktops , such asApple ’s Mac Studio , which sells for $ 4,800 and Nvidia ’s Digits desktop , which rest unpriced , the Framework background will sell for $ 1,999 in its high - end 128 GB configuration .
As for software , the laptop supports Windows 11 and Linux , with Framework especially supporting gaming on Linux in 2025 .
Aesthetics aspects include dark and translucent side panel option , and a color customizable front panel with seven panels that can be swap for different tiles and logos . model notes that in open - source style , developer have experimented with 3D printing process unique designs . The background also come with a carrying panel for increased portability .
The Framework Desktop is usable in a mainboard version and DIY variant . The latter allow you to lend your own fan , control panel , and operating organization . The gimmick takes less than five minutes to put together with the admit screwdriver .
In summation to the high - end model , the desktop is available in a 64 GB configuration come out at $ 1,599 , and a 32 GB configuration starting at $ 1099 .
Preorders start today and the Framework Desktop will ship in the former third one-quarter .
