Framework’s first desktop PC is optimized for gaming and local AI inference

StructureThe company, which is better known for its modular, repaired laptop, has just released its first desktop computer. This is a small desktop PC that dug up on its weight.

The most interesting part is what is inside the device. Framework is one of the first companies that use AMD’s recently announced Strick Hallow Architecture, also known as the Rhigen AI Max Processor. This is an all-in-one processing unit that promises some serious performance.

In other words, the framework has only designed a PC for two types of customers: people are looking for a very small gaming PC, or looking for people who want to run big language models on their own computer.

The framework desktop from the outside looks like a toy than a deadly computer. It is a small 4.5L computer built around a mini-ITX mainboard, which makes it smaller than PlayStation 5 or an Xbox series X.

It has a customized front panel with 21 exchangeable plastic square tiles. When you buy a framework desktop on the company’s website, you can select tile colors and patterns to create your own front panel.

In addition to the common ports you usually get with a mini-ITX mainboard, you will find iconic extension cards in the framework under the device-two on the front and two on the back. You can choose between the USB-C or USB-Ports, a headphone jack, an SD card reader, or even storage expansion card.

Internals are quite simple: AMD’s accelerated processing unit, a fan, a heat sink, a power supply and two M2280 NVME SSD slot storage.

AMD’s Strix Hello Apu Mainboard has been solder. Framework provides two separate configurations-AMD Rhizen AI Max 385, and AMD Rhizen AI Max+ 395. The top configuration brings 16 CPU core, 40 graphics core and 80 MB cache, while the entry-level configuration comes with 8 CPU core, 32 graphics core and 40 MB cache.

But where is the RAM? Framework is definitely going to be the most divided design choice after providing 32GB of Solard-in RAM to 128 GB. You will not be able to buy more RAM or upgrade it on the street.

“There is a place to move away from our PC rules, which is in memory. To enable the huge 256 GB/S memory bandwidth that provides Rhizen AI Max, LPDDR5 X Solder is done, “CEO of Framework Wrote On the blog of the organization.

“We spent a few months to work with AMD to explore the ways around it, but in the end it was not possible to land a high-thrown modular memory with a 256-bit memory bus,” he added.

Nevertheless, in the case of greater language models, about 128 GB unified memory unlocks many possibilities. Lama 4.1 70B can run without any hesitation using Olam, Lama. CPP and other open-source equipment for local AI work stress.

Mysterrals, nos, hermes or other open-woody models of the DIPSEC should also be properly run. The framework sells the mainboard without any case. For example, the company has created a mini-rack with four framework desktop mainboards in parallel to the AI ​​exam.

The base model of the framework desktop starts at $ 1,099, while the top-surround version is priced at $ 1,999. Like other framework computers, the company promises to support popular Linux distributions such as Ubuntu, Fedora or its gaming-centric cousin budget along with Windows.

Pre-orders are now open, but the invoice will only start at the beginning of 2025.