This Laptop Lets You Switch Between Intel & AMD CPU's

Framework Computer is once again setting the bar higher for what it means to have an upgradable and repairable computer.
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[markm]

Now I see this laptop as a serious option and they stand by their word. It’s not just a small community project anymore.

[Lombaxtard]

It's honestly surreal to be witnessing this not in some science-fiction, but in 2023
Extremely impressed and huge respect to Framework for being such an awesome option on the market

[eimantas-rblx]

The display-less computer with the cooler master case actually might be a great idea for a portable computer, so you can switch out displays when needed.

[JustAPersonWhoComments]

This upgrade is seriously impressive! Going from Intel to AMD on the same laptop framework is a game-changer. The fact that they've made it so easy to perform the upgrade with modular parts and clear instructions is fantastic

[ShockingPikachu]

Its always awesome seeing an internal battery not stuck down with kilograms worth of industrial strength glue

[adaml]

While those laptops are future proof, and great for the environment, they do take a hit with the price to performance out the box.

[WolfMimirMori]

Them going out of their way to make sure you can re-use old parts for something new is so nice to see. Framework is truly giga-brain when it comes to re-using old parts and allow for super easy repair/upgrade. Without a doubt will look to them whenever/if I have need of a laptop.

[ItsAMeAndrew]

i also like how you can 3d print your own new case for the old motherboard if you have a printer

[peksn]

love the vesa mount in the back, such detail they show

[cldpt]

The WiFi cards that wouldn't work are the CNVi/CNVio ones, meaning Intel AX201 or AX211 (or some older ones, basically anything VPro enabled only works on Intel). These WIFI NICs do not have full functionality in the card itself relegating some of it to the Intel mobile CPU itself, hence they are not compatible with AMD. You got lucky with the AX210 since it's been the best Intel card for the last 3 years or so that is still compatible with everything. And is future proof for WiFi 6E (there's still no WiFi 7 cards... hell, 6E routers are themselves pretty rare and/or expensive!).

Edit: I noticed you then placed the Mediatek card in there. I wouldn't be using that card and just keep the Intel AX210 there instead - much better compatibility with Linux, and more stability and reliability on Windows, and the CPU really doesn't matter for that one as I said above. Mediatek just sucks for wifi, and I can tell you this from experience of multiple friends and coworkers who got these on their midrange gaming AMD laptops.

[julianhickman]

Awesome channel dude, really refreshing to see someone dedicated to making tech work again in the world of today

[Doyle]

I remember seeing a video on this few years back, it was announced that you could swap Intel to AMD and vice versa, but during the demo, they put an AMD inside but wasn't allowed to show it running etc, glad to see where they are now! thanks for covering this.

[scottxiong]

I really like where Framework is going with Laptops. This is why I've pre-ordered the Framework Laptop 16. I hope other companies follow suit. I hope Laptops become something even better than Desktops.

[scramblerbricks]

I feel like a great way to curb potentially having nothing to do with the old part would be to ship it back to framework for a discount on new parts, or a trade, plus the extra cash for a new part, I'd say somewhere around 35-45% of the cost of a new part bought outright, so then framework can re-sell the part. Of course the part would have to be in good condition but being able to reuse the part is always handy.

[Patelivision]

I wish they would sell an empty framework laptop shell. So that the old mainboard could be turned into a whole new laptop.

[pmhofqd]

I think that using leftover motherboard as mini pc is good idea.

[alg]

Framework should make a gaming laptop! And maybe even an android tablet! Would be awesome to see!

[thelightbrigadef]

I like this one. It's provided a modular option for swapping it like a removable battery.

[itsatomtech]

This makes unrepairable laptops a sealed broken bricks

[ArkaidDeims]

It'd be really cool if the manufacturer took the old motherboard for refurbishing or recycling.