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Framework announces cost-saving SSD upgrades—but warns of looming CPU price hikes

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Framework has introduced two storage-related updates to its Laptop 13 Pro: a doubling of SSD capacity and a shift to ADATA XPG MARS 970 SSDs, both aimed at addressing component shortages. The company also revealed a new optional memory module, the LPCAMM2, priced at $439, while the base Intel mainboard now starts at $449.

Coverage highlights the dual nature of Framework’s moves: the SSD and memory upgrades are framed as cost-effective solutions amid a broader semiconductor crisis, with outlets like *The Verge* and *PCWorld* noting the potential relief for buyers. However, TechPowerUp and VideoCardz.com emphasize Framework’s warning of an upcoming CPU price increase, signaling further cost pressures for the modular laptop line.

Next steps hinge on whether Framework’s CPU price hike materializes and how competitors respond to its modular design adjustments. The company’s ability to balance affordability with supply constraints will be closely watched in the coming weeks.

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Quick answers

What specific SSD model is Framework now using?

Framework is switching to ADATA XPG MARS 970 SSDs for its Laptop 13 Pro.

Is the new LPCAMM2 memory module mandatory?

No, the LPCAMM2 memory module is optional and priced separately at $439.

Which Framework product is affected by these changes?

The updates apply to the Framework Laptop 13 Pro with Intel mainboard.

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Framework Laptop 13 Pro SSD shortages modular PC components CPU price hikes ADATA XPG MARS 970

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