PCIe Open Ended Slot Request

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I viewed the LTT video and saw the PCIe slot was a x4 slot but closed.

You can modify the slot by cutting the end to open the slot, but that comes with some risk.

If the slot was open natively, it would allow larger AIC or GPUs to run and incease compatiability with PCIe.

It’s a suggestion/request for the PCIe slot to be open ended. I dont know if it can be done before first shipment.

Keep up the great work Framework Team.

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Yes, this should be changed for later batches (fingers crossed)

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I’m betting this will not happen for a while, which is a bummer. If I could add a proper 10g nic, I’d have pre-ordered one. I’m betting power draw along with thermal considerations have taken this off the table. Those SFPs can run quite hot.

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