Framework Desktop now costs up to $460 more due to RAM shortage
After raising laptop prices multiple times in recent weeks, Framework has now increased the pricing for its desktop models for the first time. Since the Framework Desktop lacks user-upgradeable RAM unlike its laptop counterparts, the company decided to hold off a price adjustment until now.
In a blog post, Framework emphasised that the increases are solely to offset rising production costs. Notably, the lower-end configurations with 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM each saw only a modest $40 hike. The model featuring a Ryzen AI Max 385 and 32 GB of RAM now retails for $1,139, whilst the higher-end variant with a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 64 GB of RAM is priced at $1,639 following the adjustment.
The top-tier model was hit especially hard by the price hike because it requires eight 128-Gbit chips, whose costs have risen sharply. The 128 GB configuration now sells for $2,459, representing a $460 jump. Although the higher price may make this version less appealing to AI developers, the Framework Desktop remains a strong contender against similarly spec’d mini-PCs, such as the GMKtec Evo-X2 with the same processor and 128 GB of RAM (approx. $2,300 on Amazon).
The base model should be particularly attractive to gaming enthusiasts. According to Framework, it is more affordable than a custom-built desktop PC offering similar performance. However, consumers may still find better value by sourcing components at current market prices. For instance, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 – which outperforms the AMD Radeon 8050S – can be had for roughly $300 on Amazon.
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