Framework has good news and bad news
Framework announces cost-saving SSD upgrades—but warns of looming CPU price hikes
The obvious questions
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.
The story so far
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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Sources (7)
- Framework's Laptop 13 Pro DIY Edition now costs less than before, but a CPU price hike might be coming — Cheaper PCIe 5.0 drives from Adata upgrade customers from 500GB to 1TB for free Tom's Hardware · 46d ago
- Framework found a way to make its new laptop cheaper, but don’t celebrate yet Digital Trends · 46d ago
- Framework Doubles SSD Storage Amid Component Crisis The Tech Buzz · 46d ago
- Framework Laptop 13 Pro Intel mainboard now starts at $449 with optional LPCAMM2 memory from $439 VideoCardz.com · 46d ago
- Framework Switches to ADATA XPG MARS 970 SSDs, Warns of Upcoming CPU Price Hike TechPowerUp · 46d ago
- Framework finds cheaper SSDs, but CPU price hikes could be next PCWorld · 46d ago
- Framework has good news and bad news The Verge · 46d ago
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