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Framework Desktop hands-on: a possible new direction for gaming desktops

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Framework Desktop is a 4.5-liter mini gaming PC with AMD ’s unusual Strix Halo processor.

AMD 's chip shares a massive amount of unified LPDDR5x memory across the entire system, including graphics.

Framework has built an attractive miniature desktop that's not quite like anything that currently exists.

It lets you pick your own front I/O ports thanks to the same expansion cards on Framework 's laptops.

Framework Desktop is a modular desktop with no upgradable socketed CPUs, GPUs, or memory.

AMD 's AMD chief gaming solutions architect Frank Azor asked if Strix Halo was a one -off, or if it’s a new category that’ll stick around.

Maybe Framework can help unlock more new sizes and shapes of mini PCs, especially if others follow its lead.