I’m thinking about buying the 16 as I want a new Linux-compatible laptop and I like the whole idea behind Framework. I do a little bit of gaming but honestly just what my Steam Deck is capable of, so I was planning on buying it without the GPU for the moment.

Looking at the two processor choices, they seem very similar on performance. I’m not sure I can justify the $200 price difference, especially with the hope of a future upgrade to a newer generation.

Any other thoughts?

  • IDew
    8·
    10 months ago

    I’m in the same boat. I want a neat laptop for on-the-go productivity. At home I have a very powerful/overkill gaming setup which handles all my gaming. I personally stuck with the cheaper CPU as I don’t see any advantages the $200 is gonna get me as it is upgradable and very similar in performance anyway. GPU you can always get later, if in need of one, which is great!

    • raptir@lemdro.idOPEnglish
      7·
      10 months ago

      Yeah, I’m kind of hoping that I can “leapfrog” upgrades. Buy a GPU when the next gen comes out, then a new main board in a generation or two after that, etc…

      • CCatMan@lemmy.one
        2·
        10 months ago

        Is that how it works? I didn’t know they would upgrade the current parts just have replacement available.

        • raptir@lemdro.idOPEnglish
          3·
          10 months ago

          Yeah, it’s kind of their whole schtick. The 13 is upgradeable from the 11th gen Intel all the way up to the 13th or even the AMD main board.

          • CCatMan@lemmy.one
            1·
            10 months ago

            Nice, maybe i will pick one up to replace my current desktop as its running a 3rd gen i3 lol.