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The Framework Desktop and Linux have shown me the path to PC gaming in the living room
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this post was submitted on 25 Aug 2025
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I don't understand why anyone would buy this when you can build a PC that's 2-3x as capable for the same price, that's actually repairable and upgradable.
Framework is a scam. Components you are likely to actually change out are just as upgradeable/replaceable as any other laptop with non-soldered components (keyboard, drives, memory, battery, wireless adapters, screen). In order to upgrade a part like CPU, you still have to replace the whole motherboard and pay a premium close to the cost of a laptop, anyway. At that point, what is the value of holding onto a likely-several-years-old case and screen that have probably suffered wear and tear...? It doesn't really make any sense...
You nailed it for the desktop. The only reason why someone should buy one is because they specifically want this AMD APU for unified memory that comes in it
Bring on the downvotes by fanboys coping with buyers' remorse
I dunno, I have a Framework laptop and had a keyboard issue with it. It still worked, but one of the keys didn’t register well. So they sent me a new keyboard and I sent them back the old one after I’d swapped it. Not a single day was I without my laptop, which sounds quite unlikely compared to other laptop brands and the support you get (or not) with those. No buyer’s remorse here.