Has anyone seen any benchmarks for these new AMD processors that show power per watt? I have the previous generation Intel processor, but it gets too hot too easily, and I'm thinking of upgrading to the new motherboard.
Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
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Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#32I was looking for pre-orders to open expecting there will be an Nvidia GPU option too (for gaming + stable diffusion image generation etc). This has AMD Processor with integrated graphics only. I have never used a computer with AMD processors, will it be able to use Nvidia GPU later at all?
Configure > Expansion Bay System
There's an AMD Radeon™ RX 7700S GPU available for 400$. The Verge article implied that they'd be releasing new GPUs in the future, as well. (emphasis on implied - it's not a certainty.)
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#33I was looking for pre-orders to open expecting there will be an Nvidia GPU option too (for gaming + stable diffusion image generation etc). This has AMD Processor with integrated graphics only. I have never used a computer with AMD processors, will it be able to use Nvidia GPU later at all?
It has a dedicated AMD GPU option. That should work quite well for gaming. For CUDA ML stuff, it won't, as you suspect. (Will an Nvidia GPU come later, theoretically it could, but Nvidia is probably less willing to work with Framework ...)
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#34Honestly, it was much cheaper than I had assumed it would be. A pre-built "performance" version starts at $1,699 (Ryzen 7 7840HS) with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. Compare that to the entry 16 inch MacBook Pro at $2499. The "overkill" system with a Ryzen 9 7940HS, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD is $2099. A pseudo comparison to the 16 inch MacBook Pro with M2 Pro, 32GB RAM and a 1TB SSD is $3099. Also these systems are cheaper if do…
No compare it to the MBA 15 w 512GB SSD and 16GB RAM upgrades and the 70W charger from their educational store + $150 gift card offer. $1575 inc Cali tax
Why compare it to a smaller computer with no expandability with pricing that is unavailable to a huge majority of consumers?
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#35I was looking for pre-orders to open expecting there will be an Nvidia GPU option too (for gaming + stable diffusion image generation etc). This has AMD Processor with integrated graphics only. I have never used a computer with AMD processors, will it be able to use Nvidia GPU later at all?
It has an option for a discrete AMD GPU. No word on other vendors' GPUs—yet.
Updated my comment after reading the post more closely. It does mean that it can get nvidia GPU in future right?
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#36Word for those who'd like to pre-order as well - Create your account _before_ ordering. Perhaps this was just a one-off issue I had, but I tried setting up an account whilst ordering, as the website suggested, and it erred, charging my card but not sending me any receipt or creating any account, AFAICT. It may be that it's just a fluke, but you may as well be cautious.
(from https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36773107, a duplicate submission)
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#37Question for those of you that use a similar form-factor laptop: Can you really use it without a desk?
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#38Word for those who'd like to pre-order as well - Create your account _before_ ordering. Perhaps this was just a one-off issue I had, but I tried setting up an account whilst ordering, as the website suggested, and it erred, charging my card but not sending me any receipt or creating any account, AFAICT. It may be that it's just a fluke, but you may as well be cautious. (from https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36773…
I had this exact same experience. Highly recommend following the above advice.
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#39...and still not available in the Nordics. I'm still waiting here, money in hand, Framework. Could you please let me give it to you? (Directly, I don't want to use a dropshipping middleman)
I don't understand why they ship to Germany and not in all of the EU. Surely it's as easy as telling the courier to take it a bit farther?
Maybe it's related to VAT? I can't imagine that their payment processor won't handle that for them, though.
Re: Framework Laptop 16 pre-orders are now open
#40I was looking for pre-orders to open expecting there will be an Nvidia GPU option too (for gaming + stable diffusion image generation etc). This has AMD Processor with integrated graphics only. I have never used a computer with AMD processors, will it be able to use Nvidia GPU later at all?
It has a dedicated AMD GPU option. That should work quite well for gaming. For CUDA ML stuff, it won't, as you suspect. (Will an Nvidia GPU come later, theoretically it could, but Nvidia is probably less willing to work with Framework ...)
Does it mean a thirdparty nvidia vendor like MSI etc can make one for framework though?