Modder Turns Framework Laptop PCB into a Handheld Gaming PC

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Post by WithinReason » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 8:17 PM UTC

Modder Turns Framework Laptop PCB into a Handheld Gaming PC
tomshardware.com

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Post by a1o » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 8:48 PM UTC

This is super cool, but what happened with Tom's Hardware? There are so many ads in mobile that is way too hard to read the content.

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Post by haunter » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 8:54 PM UTC

a1o wrote: post #2

This is super cool, but what happened with Tom's Hardware? There are so many ads in mobile that is way too hard to read the content.

Why are you not using an adblocker?

Android: Firefox and use the uBlock extension

iOS: Adguard Pro (one time $9.99) and use the uBlock filters

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Post by 63 » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 9:20 PM UTC

It's in the article, but here's a direct link to the video from the person who made it. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zd6WtTUf-30

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Post by jakeinspace » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 9:26 PM UTC

a1o wrote: post #2

This is super cool, but what happened with Tom's Hardware? There are so many ads in mobile that is way too hard to read the content.

It’s been on a downward slope since I don’t know, 2010? Surprised the site is still limping along. edit: That’s actually probably unfair of me, 2013 or 2014 is a better date.

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Post by [deleted] » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 9:30 PM UTC

a1o wrote: post #2

This is super cool, but what happened with Tom's Hardware? There are so many ads in mobile that is way too hard to read the content.

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Post by nrp » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 9:32 PM UTC

This is one of my favorite Mainboard re-use projects. Swapping in a Ryzen 7840U Mainboard, it should actually be able to play most game titles at better than Steam Deck performance.

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Post by Stevvo » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 9:56 PM UTC

a1o wrote: post #2

This is super cool, but what happened with Tom's Hardware? There are so many ads in mobile that is way too hard to read the content.

Was acquired by future in 2018. They do it far worse on other publications they own. e.g. on PC Gamer, 90% of screen estate is taken by ads.

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Post by jeroenhd » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:15 PM UTC

How does the 7040U hold up in games? The earlier Framework boards didn't have that much gaming prowess, so it's interesting to use this particular motherboard for a gaming handheld.

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Post by icegreentea2 » Sun, Sep 17, 2023, 10:28 PM UTC

jeroenhd wrote: post #9

How does the 7040U hold up in games? The earlier Framework boards didn't have that much gaming prowess, so it's interesting to use this particular motherboard for a gaming handheld.

The 7640U (the cheaper Framework option) was used in a gaming handheld (GPD Win Max 2 2023... R5). There's a review with a few benchmarks here (also included is the R7 version with the 7840U). https://droix.net/blogs/gpd-win-max-2-2023-7640u-review/#rb-...

It can run Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p at lowest graphics setting at just above 60 fps (pumping at full 28W). Cyberpunk at 1200p (why???) lowest setting at just below 60 fps.

I'm sure there are better reviews out there (probably out on youtube), but this was all I could find quickly.