Review: Framework Desktop is a mash-up of a regular desktop PC and the Mac Studio
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Summary
The Framework Desktop is a small gaming PC with a high price tag for its specifications, and it is very difficult to upgrade or modify, which is unusual for Framework’s products.
While it has some interesting design touches, it fails to justify its cost when compared to building a desktop PC yourself, or buying a pre-built PC from a reputable manufacturer.
Its small size means it is more expensive than bulkier PCs, yet it offers poorer performance than larger machines at a similar price point.
It does, however, look more professional than many mini PCs, with a standard ATX motherboard layout and a smart choice of components, including a PCIe 4.0 SSD and DDR5 memory.
This might make it a decent choice as a living room PC or streaming machine, where its compact size could be an advantage, and where its high price wouldn’t be as big an issue.
