There’s no way for anyone to really know. I would wait for 2024.
hi! I ordered the following config:
7840U DIY
no ram/ssd
power adapter
2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x Ethernet
RAM and SSD I will order separately. I’m still doubting whether to go for 32 or 64GB RAM, and will probably pick up a 2TB 990PRO round black friday.
This will replace my current 17" laptop, which is an absolute unit in terms of weight and size so can’t wait to switch to a smaller laptop finally. Use case will mainly be work and study as well as some light gaming (hoi4 and stellaris so this should run really nice I hope)
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Hey folks!
I’m getting the 7840U version as a work laptop for web development to replace a (deeply frustrating) Intel Macbook from a couple of years ago. I’m planning to run Linux (probably Fedora given it seems to have the best results on the hardware at the moment), so the DIY version was a no-brainer.
Fingers crossed I can show it off and convince some of the Apple loyalists I work with of the benefits of user upgrades and open source!
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Batch 2 got their payment E-Mails last week. This week, Batch 3 got their E-Mails. If they are consistent you could expect E-Mails at the end of November/start of December. So I think it is likely Batch 8 will be delivered Q4.
But thats only my assumption
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Been awhile since I posted. I was an original adopter 2 years ago. Now I’m getting the upgrade I’ve been wanting since day 1. Opted for just the board (7840u) and the Wi-Fi card. I’ll be supplying my own storage and RAM. Picked up a few modules (newer HDMI and DP along with Ethernet) on a separate order with a new Matte screen. Kinda bummed 61wH batteries aren’t available though. EDIT: Just put some 3.5 hinges in and the new matte screen (OMG…loving the matte). Just need the new AMD board and this baby will set me up for a long time.
There is now a batch 9 that’s also expected to ship Q4!
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Good to see Framework getting popular 
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Happy to join the Batch 8 Guild! I speced a Ryzen 5 with 32GB of RAM and I’m bringing an existing 1TB SSD dual booting Ubuntu and Windows… I’m a firmware & embedded software engineer so CPU loads don’t get too high, but the RAM however is constantly sitting at 8GB on my current machine just due to the amount of Electron (Chromium) based apps I use.
Compiling an embedded linux build sucks up all the CPU it can get but I just SSH into my desktop machine for that work.
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I got a ryzen 5 with ssd, power supply and his modular conectors, lets see if it arrives in Q4 I really hope so
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Eagerly awaiting a Ryzen 5 build. I’ll be running some flavour of linux on it so I am happy to see the 3.03 beta BIOS is getting positive feedback so far.
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I’d like to see all these preliminary issues with the new chips and Linux squashed before I get my board. I’m looking to dual boot Windows and Linux (Fedora). Hoping to get buttery smooth performance on both OS’s.
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Thanks for the prompt feedback guys.
Thinking of ordering the Intel 13, then upgrading later to AMD if necessary and could spin off the old Intel board in toa printed case and replace my old desktop as well!
on the 13, to go from Intel to AMD, Do you require anything beyond the motherboard and RAM?
Thanks
If you order a prebuild Intel, the WiFi module will be Intel only. The DIY ones should come with an ax210 one and that should work fine. However if you want to still use Wifi on the Intel board in the case, you might want to order the AMD board with the AMD Wifi module.
Other than that, you should be good.
Great. Thanks Johnathan!
In the newsletter that came today, the following was written
We currently expect to clear all pre-order batches and move into in-stock before the end of the year.
So it looks quite good that batch 8 still comes this year. 
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Batch 8 gang!
Planning on using Windows 11 primarily with a separate boot loader for a Linux install, haven’t decided which distro yet as I’m fond of several.
Use case for this machine is mostly a terminal device, used to SSH or RDP into other machines as well as use Parsec to remote into my desktop for gaming. Some local gaming too.
Also on occasions to be used for virtualization for testing, probably through Hyper-V.
Framework 13 7840u DIY
2x32gb 5600 cl40 Gskill sodimms
2tb Solidigm P44 Pro SSD
2x USB-C
2x USB-A
1x HDMI
1x DP
1x Ethernet (2.5gbe <3)
I will be pasting the CPU with NT-H2 but also comparing before and after temps.
If possible, I will be tweaking memory timings and maybe undervolting the CPU.
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+1!!
Have you read about PTM7950 phase-change solid material? It works better in laptops - it never dries out and will not pump out.
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Hi all, I ordered my DIY Framework 13 on 10/22 batch 8 …
My specs:
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AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
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No Memory… will probably get the G.SKILL Ripjaws DDR5 SO-DIMM Series DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MT/s CL46-45-45-89
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No SSD since I have several laying around…
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Expansion Cards: 2xUSB-C, HDMI, USB-A, Micro SD, Audio, 256GB storage for dual booting (Win10)
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Red bezel for a little bit of splash…
I can’t wait to get it so if anyone has any updates/info including on earlier batches please share… Thanks, Steve.
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Hey all! Been thinking about getting one forever (since I first heard about it) and finally did it! My setup is:
- Ryzen 7840U
- 32gb ram (2x16)
- No SSD, found a 2tb option elsewhere for the 1tb price!
- Windows 11
- Black bezel
- Framework charger
- 2 x USB C expansion card
- 1 x USB A expansion card
- 1 x HDMI expansion card
- 1 x Ethernet expansion card
I’m thinking of swapping out the framework charger for a third party 100w charger because I’ve seen some reviews talk about the power draw being a bit much for the included charger to handle at peak loads, but curious to see what others are thinking!
Overall very excited and hoping things stay on track to get it by the end of the year!!
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I am wondering the same thing… Ugreen or Anker seem to be the best option, versatility with multiple ports and GaN tech!
But I’ve seen other comments raising issues with those as well? Also less cable length?
Interested in hearing other opinions or feedback!
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