Framework is making an attempt to change the way we think about laptops, one large chunk of modular right-to-repair {hardware} at a time. The firm has had loads of success with its preliminary fashions, however now it’s able to develop its lineup much more. At a GDC presentation on Thursday, Framework introduced that its latest revision, the Framework Laptop 13, can be accessible with each Intel Thirteenth-gen and AMD Ryzen 7000 motherboard choices. Even extra spectacular, the brand new Framework 16 mannequin will provide discrete graphics, in the identical modular fashion because the smaller designs.

The new Framework Laptop 13 is a refined model of the preliminary Framework Laptop, which acquired an improve to Twelfth-gen Intel chips and a Chromebook edition final 12 months. This new model will provide a selection of both Thirteenth-gen Core processors or an AMD Ryzen 7040 motherboard. The AMD variant will include DDR5 reminiscence and a selected Wi-Fi module for higher compatibility, however will in any other case be an identical to different Framework 13 laptops. Best of all, each the brand new Intel and AMD motherboards are suitable with older Framework Laptops — you’ll be capable of order the motherboards alone and slip them into your present {hardware} for an economical improve.

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The Framework Laptop 16 is the corporate’s first media- and gaming-friendly design. With the bigger display comes a bigger chassis, roomy sufficient to suit discrete graphics playing cards into the laptop computer. But identical to the smaller Framework designs, this can be provided in a modular system that may be swapped out and in as wanted. The Expansion Bay system exposes a PCIe x8 connection, which suggests there are alternatives that go far past simply graphics playing cards. Extra M.2 storage, card readers, video seize units — the probabilities are nigh countless, for the reason that Expansion Bay is able to including each depth and thickness to the chassis if wanted. Serious DIY creators can construct their very own {hardware} and 3D-print module casings, because of open supply designs.

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The Framework Laptop 16 additionally will get one other modular growth choice: the keyboard deck. The keyboard space is cut up into three sections, which default to a normal laptop computer keyboard for the big module, an optionally available quantity pad for the medium module, and super-skinny aesthetic panels for the small module. But these are simply the defaults: Users can combine and match as they want, with proposed choices for modules together with secondary shows, e-ink panels, sensible card readers, LED matrices, and even haptic enter sliders. Again, the choices are kind of countless because of open-source software program and accessible 3D printing recordsdata.

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The final goodie that Framework is saying is a enjoyable, simple approach to put your older Framework motherboard to make use of. The firm is teaming up with Cooler Master to launch a customized plastic case that can flip the laptop computer’s mainboard (full with RAM and M.2 storage) right into a Small Form Factor desktop PC. Just add a few Framework modules for video, wi-fi, and USB, and also you’re able to go. The ensuing mini-PC would make a terrific house theater machine or child’s pc.

The new Framework Laptop 13 Intel and AMD fashions must be accessible for pre-order on the Framework website later today, beginning at $849 for a barebones design with out RAM, storage, or OS. Fully-laden laptops will begin at $1049, and can start delivery in May. Replacement motherboards for present Framework homeowners can be accessible on the identical time. The bigger Framework Laptop 16 can be accessible in late 2023, with pre-orders accessible someday this spring. Pricing and full {hardware} choices weren’t introduced. The Cooler Master SFF case can be accessible someday within the spring for simply $39.