The Rise of Mini Itx Gaming Pc's Unconventional Design
Framework's first desktop is a strange—but unique—mini ITX gaming PC, powered by the Ryzen AI Max 385 or 395 CPU and its gigantic integrated GPU. The system starts at $1,099 for the base model with 32GB of RAM, increasing to $1,999 for the fully loaded configuration with 64GB of RAM. Despite its compact size, the Framework Desktop is a unique blend of power and portability.
- This unusual design choice underscores the ongoing trend in PC hardware towards miniaturization, where form and function are increasingly intertwined to create innovative products like the Framework Desktop.
- What implications does this trend have for the future of PC upgrade cycles and the role of soldered components in modern computing?