Framework is taking pre-orders for a high-end Framework Desktop DIY Edition built around AMD’s AI Max 400-series silicon: a Max+ PRO 495 system with a 16-core/32-thread CPU turboing to 5.2 GHz, 40 compute-unit GPU clocked up to 3.0 GHz, and a fixed 192 GB of LPDDR5x-8533 memory (non-upgradeable). The listed configuration includes a Noctua NF-A12x25 HS-PWM CPU fan preinstalled and is presented as a limited-batch offering with product images showing various assembly states and optional accessories like a handle. The starting price for this 192 GB system is shown at $11,239, and there’s also mention of other Desktop options (AI Max 300-series variants) and a choice between a DIY build-it-yourself edition or a pre-built model with an OS.
Ordering logistics emphasize pre-order constraints and buyer options: a refundable deposit secures your pre-order and can be canceled before shipment, limited batches have estimated November and December ship windows, and some configurations show out-of-stock status. For in-stock items up to five units can be ordered per purchase; pre-orders are limited to one unit per pre-order but customers may place multiple pre-orders on an account. Business customers or bulk buyers are directed to contact support for larger orders.
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