# Desktop Reviews **URL:** \ **Category:** Framework Desktop\ **Created:** [August 5, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250 "2025-08-05T03:35:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![geerlingguy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/geerlingguy/32/35071_2.png) [@geerlingguy](https://community.frame.work/u/geerlingguy)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250/22 "2025-08-07T19:36:37Z")
Here’s the BIOS, exploring all the current options: [Framework Desktop Mainboard · Issue #80 · geerlingguy/sbc-reviews · GitHub](https://github.com/geerlingguy/sbc-reviews/issues/80#issuecomment-3165491010) ---
**Author:** ![Jiral](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e56c9b/32.png) [@Jiral](https://community.frame.work/u/Jiral)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250/23 "2025-08-07T20:19:12Z")
Thanks a million for going that extra mile and showing the full bios. Seems like I had seen it right before that there are no simple power level options for the APU there. ---
**Author:** ![FW4TeePee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb8c5e/32.png) [@FW4TeePee](https://community.frame.work/u/FW4TeePee)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250/24 "2025-08-07T22:10:52Z")
Works for me > **[The Framework Desktop may be the easiest PC you've ever built](https://www.pcworld.com/article/2865234/the-framework-desktop-may-be-the-easiest-pc-youve-ever-built.html)** > > The Framework Desktop was made by people who hate imprecise, vague instructions. It's a desktop PC you can build in minutes, with your hand held every step of the way. ---
**Author:** ![xoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/43a26b/32.png) [@xoe](https://community.frame.work/u/xoe)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2025, 11:13pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250/25 "2025-08-07T23:13:46Z")
Same, when I made that comment the NDA wasn’t lifted yet and so they removed access to it temporarily. ---
**Author:** ![FW4TeePee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/eb8c5e/32.png) [@FW4TeePee](https://community.frame.work/u/FW4TeePee)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250/26 "2025-08-08T23:19:35Z")
Some additional ones (apologies if I’ve doubled up): > **[The Framework Desktop Doesn’t Need to Start a Revolution to Prove Itself](https://www.wired.com/review/framework-desktop/)** > > While it’s not as revolutionary as the Framework Laptop, the Framework Desktop manages to combine a worthwhile balance of performance, upgradability, and size. > **[Framework Desktop review: AMD's Strix Halo in a petite, powerful, pricey PC](https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/framework-desktop-review)** > > The Framework Desktop is strong and charming, but you have to pay a lot to get it up and running. > **[The Framework Desktop made me fall for small form factor PCs](https://www.theverge.com/reviews/749404/framework-desktop-pc-amd-ryzen-ai-max-385-395-plus-review)** > > A desktop fit for any desk. This Verge review is behind a paywall > **[Review: Framework Desktop is a mash-up of a regular desktop PC and the Mac...](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/review-framework-desktop-is-a-mash-up-of-a-regular-desktop-pc-and-the-mac-studio/)** > > Size matters most for Framework’s first stab at a desktop workstation/gaming PC. > **[Framework Desktop (2025) Review: Powerful, but perhaps not for everyone](https://www.engadget.com/computing/framework-desktop-2025-review-powerful-but-perhaps-not-for-everyone-150011909.html)** > > Framework's first desktop is muscular and powerful at the expense of modularity and repairability. > **[Framework Desktop with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 beats RTX 4060 laptop in 3DMark,...](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Framework-Desktop-with-AMD-Ryzen-AI-Max-395-beats-RTX-4060-laptop-in-3DMark-sustains-95W-TDP.1082344.0.html)** > > Framework’s first modular desktop PC pairs its upgradable design with AMD’s powerful Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Framework’s first modular desktop PC combines its signature upgradable design with AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip. Early hands-on testing... > **[Framework Desktop Modular PC Review : Last Desktop You’ll Ever Need?](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/framework-desktop-review/)** > > Learn how the Framework Desktop combines modular design, powerful performance, and personalization to deliver the ultimate computing experience > **[Framework Desktop Review: A Unique Compact PC with Modular Features but...](https://news.ssbcrack.com/framework-desktop-review-a-unique-compact-pc-with-modular-features-but-limited-upgradeability/)** > > In a significant move that may surprise tech enthusiasts, Framework has entered the desktop market with its latest offering, the Framework Desktop. Known for > **[Review: Framework Desktop – Modular PC vs Mac Studio - Web crafting code](https://webcraftingcode.com/news/review-framework-desktop-modular-pc-vs-mac-studio/)** > > Discover Review: Framework Desktop – Modular PC vs Mac Studio - Web crafting code > **[Framework Desktop Hands-on: First Impressions](https://boilingsteam.com/framework-desktop-hands-on-first-impressions/)** > > Framework Desktop Hands-on: First Impressions ---
**Author:** ![PenTurDucKenLinE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6f9a4e/32.png) [@PenTurDucKenLinE](https://community.frame.work/u/PenTurDucKenLinE)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2025, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/desktop-reviews/73250/27 "2025-08-10T21:30:44Z")
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