Framework has announced brand new upgrades to its DIY laptop line that should greatly improve performance. These upgrades can be installed in older models, with two major upgrades for motherboards: one that brings them from 12th Gen Intel processors to 13th Gen CPUs, and one that brings AMD CPUs to Framework laptops for the first time.
Previously used 12th generation Intel chips Skeleton laptops Battery performance was negatively affected but the manufacturer stated that the 13th generation chips are more battery efficient and that “firmware improvements” will improve battery performance even further.
AMD’s upgrade is a bit more nebulous, but we do know it will combine a Zen 4 CPU and integrated graphics using AMD’s existing RDNA3 architecture, which will give the laptop a significant performance boost so it should handle even lower-end games.
The Framework does what Microsoft and Apple don’t
However, the main story here is that the Framework was and continues to do what many other laptop manufacturers have just started at most with regards to Microsoft and have been avoiding the concept as Apple does.
One of the worst aspects of laptops by far is their lack of sustainability. The fact that you can’t easily upgrade components that age naturally like CPUs, GPUs, or even motherboards, means that your nice, shiny laptop will eventually die and create more e-waste. It is a very wasteful cycle that only benefits short-term profits.
But creating a framework for a laptop that can be upgraded with new parts while keeping the same modular base is a stroke of genius. Even better is how easy and accessible disassembly is, which is the main hurdle to DIY laptop maintenance, if the laptop manufacturer allowed it in the first place.
In recent years, Microsoft has finally loosen the reins Right to Repair, allowing users to open Surface Laptop SE Laptops and Repair – Even showing the steps in a video tutorial, though the tech giant wasn’t clear on whether this would void your warranty. However, when it comes to other Microsoft products, users still have to use first-party repair services.
It’s still better than Apple, which refused to budge on its “right to repair” stance when it comes to laptops and PCs. Apple Self Service Repairbut this only works with some phones.
As a stimulant, a consumer “Right to reform” It means they’ve got the tools, the know-how, and the legal lead to fix their own technology and hardware, a movement that’s grown increasingly popular with the popularity of laptops. Compared to two multi-billion dollar companies, the framework is light years ahead of them in progress.
Dell has its own DIY version of the Framework’s laptops called Concept Luna, which will offer the same features. He even boasted that you could disassemble a laptop in two minutes and watch it The process unfolds in live demos Impressive. However, Dell hasn’t released said project or even announced its release date, which means it’s still just a concept.