Framework Desktop is a 4.5L PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max, up to 128GB RAM, and customizable I/O. Cool gadget for gaming, local LLMs, and compact setups. Open source CAD files so you can DIY if you wish!
Framework (known for their modular laptops) is bringing their philosophy to the desktop, with a tiny (4.5L) but surprisingly powerful machine, the Framework Desktop!
Seriously, it's smaller than a game console, but packs an AMD Ryzen AI Max up to 16 cores and Radeon 8060S graphics! Good for gaming and running large language models locally, like Llama 3.3 70B, without a server farm. It's got up to 128GB of RAM.
Framework Desktop has customizable expansion cards, and they even open-sourced the CAD files, which means you could DIY if you want.
Pre-orders are open now, with shipping expected in Q3 2025.
It would be a cool gadget on your desk. But would you be regularly swapping out those expansion cards, or just pick a set and stick with it?
The Framework Desktop sounds like an exciting development, especially given its compact size and powerful specs. The option to run large language models like Llama 3.3 70B locally without needing a massive setup is a fantastic feature for both developers and tech enthusiasts.
Congrats on the launch! Best wishes and sending lots of wins :)
