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mixermachine 10 hours ago

What spec of Framework Desktop do you run this on?

the_pwner224 9 hours ago | parent | next [-]

If you're looking to buy new hardware, also consider the Asus Rog Flow Z13. It has the same chip as the Framework desktop and is ~20% cheaper ($2,700) for the 128 GB spec while coming in a tablet/laptop form factor. It's capped at a slightly lower power but Strix Halo scales down very well in TDP - I never even use the max power mode on my Z13 because you don't really get any extra perf.

The only downside is that I suspect the Framework would be a decent bit quieter under load (not that this thing is abnormally loud). As well as you're limited to a single M.2 2230 internal SSD slot in this (I believe Micron recently launched a 4 TB model, but generally you'll max out at 2 TB without using an external enclosure).

I don't have anything against the Framework, I'm sure it's a great machine, but the Z13 is an incredible portable all-in-one device that can handle everything from general PC use to gaming to tablet/entertainment to LLMs & high perf.

lrvick 2 hours ago | parent [-]

The main reason to get the framework is the DIY edition for the mini-itx form factor board and support. If you do not care about those then any cheap proprietary format box with the Strix Halo chip will do.

I put my boards in mini itx rack mounts personally so framework is the only option.

breisa 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

There is only one and for this model you need the one with 128GiB RAM.

lrvick 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

I have the 128 but for Qwen3.5 122b XS quant you only need 64GB

caminante 8 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

which start at $3k [0].

[0] https://frame.work/products/desktop-diy-amd-aimax300/configu...