Framework's 192GB desktop is now open for pre-order
locusm · hn · 2026-10-01
Framework has opened pre-orders for its DIY Desktop built on AMD's AI Max 400 platform, configurable with up to 192GB of unified memory. The compact machine targets local LLM enthusiasts who want to load large models without datacenter GPUs. Discussion on Hacker News is weighing its price against actual inference performance.
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