Framework Desktop is 4.5-liter Mini-PC with up to Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 “Strix Halo” and 128GB memory
https://videocardz.com/newz/framework-desktop-is-4-5-liter-mini-pc-with-up-to-ryzen-ai-max-395-strix-halo-and-128gb-memory
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JASN_DE@feddit.org · 17 pts · 1y
Foregoing almost any modularity though.
Strawberry@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 10 pts · 1y
Yeah this is a weird direction for the modular laptop company
Cort@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 1y
I could probably overlook the RAM being soldered if they'd at least given 8 lanes on the pcie slot, but I'm guessing they were all dedicated to the igpu and m.2
BroBot9000@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
“Ryzen AI MAX+”
What kind of stupid overcompensating bullshit name is that. Like come on… Was “Throbbing Artificial phallus omega ultra plus platinum” taken?
zaidka@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 1y
Then there's the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro.
Cris_Color@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
The only way I can wrap my head around this is as a really expensive console, where the standard for modularity and upgradability is non-existent...
Just kinda bummed. And I adore small computers. It's a super cute device with lots of fun little details, I just don't see why go with this over a normal SFF PC for the price. Its easier? Cuter?
Zimroxo@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y
Seems like it'd be a good mini PC to have in the living room or something to buy for less tech-savvy parents or kids
still pretty pricey for what it is but hopefully upgrades will make it worthwhile in the long run?
Mac@mander.xyz · 7 pts · 1y
What upgrades would you do?
Soldered CPU/GPU, soldered RAM, X4 PCIE slot. There are no upgrades to be done.
Zimroxo@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 1y
upgrade meaning when a new unit comes out just buying the internals and not the whole case. Looked like it was somewhat cheaper buying that than the built unit when I looked. $799 for the cheapest version vs $1,099 for the base cost of the cheapest built version if I'm understanding right
umbrella@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 1y
killabeezio@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 1y
Who are they marketing this too? Seems to be too expensive for the lower end market and not powerful enough for the gaming market.
papertowels@mander.xyz · 1 pts · 1y
Yeah in my opinion they should've only released the 128gb version. Make it clear that it's a box for leveraging that fat vram, and the ram being non-upgradeable is a lot easier to forgive if you have 128gb of it.
There are cheaper, far more repairable desktops comparable to the other models. The 128gb though is in a class of its own.
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 1 pts · 1y
Fluid liters?
Cort@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Gaseous litres
Crackhappy@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 1y
I'm sorry. When the fuck did we start measuring computers with liters?
JASN_DE@feddit.org · 18 pts · 1y
Common in Mini and smaller designs.
Telorand@reddthat.com · 7 pts · 1y
It's actually quite common in the SFF space. Cases are considered to be SFF if they're 8-19L, and Ultra SFF is 4-8L.
So when they say it's 4.5L, it's a tiny case.
BCsven@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 1y
It's been a stat for a while so you can gauge component space available and air volume. I moved from a 19 litre mini tower Dell case to a much larger 45.5 litre Thermal take case.
SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 1y
With metric you can easily convert it to any other measurement, it’s 4500 cubic cm.
Sturgist@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 1y
And if it was full of water, that water would weigh in at 4.5kg.