Framework launches Linux-only mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495

US modular PC maker Framework has started pre-orders for a new configuration of its ITX mini PC, the Framework Desktop, which only supports the Linux operating system. The new setup runs on an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo" processor with 192GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory.

Pricing starts at $6,469 for the motherboard alone, while a DIY barebones version without storage or basic accessories costs $6,799.

The system offers one open PCIe Gen4 x4 slot and two M.2 2280 SSD bays, plus an AMD RZ717 Wi-Fi 7 card. Ports include a 5GbE RJ-45, two USB-C 40Gbps, two USB-A 10Gbps, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one HDMI 2.1, with two expansion card modules on the front panel.