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>RGB and QMK/VIA configurable keyboard (Is this even possible with a laptop keyboard?)
Yes it is possible and quite simple. Download program called Powertoys. I use it daily and do not regret it. I hate CapsLock key and replaced it with an Esc. I highly suggest taking a look at other features of Powertoys as well. Checkout this tutorial. Hope this helps, enjoy your Framework.
I went a little crazy and I have Windows 11, Fedora (Gnome), Arch (KDE Plasma), and Void (Also KDE, but no systemd) all installed simultaneously.
I have a storage expansion card inserted that has Ventoy installed on it. This allows me to download a boot disc image for pretty much any OS, move it to the ventoy partition, and simply boot it from there. Nice for experimenting, is my point.
This seems way more complicated than what I did. I just used the rufus GUI to flash a 'windows to go' iso to the expansion card. Took 5 minutes and am up and running with windows 11.
Windows iso: https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/
Open rufus, select usb module, select windows iso, select 'windows to go' from images options, hit start. Put module back in framework and boot.
your best bet for this is probably refind, which is available in the aur. I use it to dual boot, and in principle you can have as many distros as you like.
before you install install manjaro and are in the live usb, partition the disk using gparted (i think its on the manjaro live usb) so that you have a boot partition, a partition for manjaro, another for mint/ubuntu/whatever and then a swap if you want it. Then install manjaro. Once you boot back into your manjaro setup you can install refind from the aur and from what i remember it sorts everything out for you. Here is the website for it though. There's also loads of ways you can customise the appearance and the options for booting but before doing that I would just make sure everything works
Then you can put in your mint live usb and either boot to it from your bios or from the refind manager. Install mint on the spare partition and it should find the boot and swap partitions. Then when you next boot up it'll probably go to grub rather than refind. this is fine, you just need to install refind on your mint partition too. This is a bit different to arch based as its not in the official repo, but on that website there's instructions for ubuntu which worked with mint for me.
There is probably a way to do it just with grub, and this method may not be the most elegant, but it works.
Just use windows to go. Or find a card reader that presents itself as a SCSI device to the BIOS. windows will just see it as a harddrive.
these drives do just that..
I wonder if this Satechi charger might be a good fit for you? With four devices plugged in, the top port can output 60W, the same as the official Framework charger:
https://www.amazon.com/Satechi-165W-USB-C-4-Port-Charger/dp/B09PMDZWZ6
Satechi is a known and fairly reliable brand, as is Anker (although similar Anker chargers still have at least one USB-A port), so you might have better luck with one of these. Hope you can get some clarity from Framework support in the meantime 😊
Recently, I picked up a Satechi 4 port USB-C charging station, and it's a great little charger that works with all of my devices, except my Framework laptop. I initially suspected this to be an issue with the charger, so I contacted Satechi support and they swapped my unit with a replacement. Unfortunately, the problem remained.
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In this video, I test a Dell laptop, a MacBook, and two Framework laptops. Both the Dell and Macbook test okay, but the Frameworks do not. I suspected this could be an issue with how The Framework laptop has trouble charging at 15V, but this charger should be pushing it to 20V so that point should not be relevant. Regardless, I had one of the laptops on BIOS 3.10 and the other on BIOS 3.07, and both displayed the same fault.
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Does anyone have any recommendations for what could be causing this problem, as well as how I could go about fixing it?
The framework memory slots are tight for sticks that have the heat sinks on them. I bought these and they just didn't fit right at all. It felt like they were straining the sockets as they had no give underneath them at all.
> Not really.
That's my experience too, but I have many years experience with solid state storage on many laptops, all with internal SSD's. I still have the first SSD I bought separately, still in service, here
Good luck.
For USA readers: Here's the USA Amazon link
It's odd because the listing does not use the word PD (power delivery even once) AFAIK. Also, ratings are few, which does not add confidence.
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I use this usb-c ethernet adapter under ESXi using the USB Ethernet "fling" (drivers). Worked great for ages. If they have decent linux driver support it should work fine with Proxmox.
i use the Shargeek Storm 2. it will do 100w and it can charge multiple devices at the same time, its super versatile. i would also trust anything from Anker as long as its at least 65W.
you can check it out here
Do you mean this one? Pasting an amzn link below. Currently shows $22.99 with a 5% off coupon which would bring it to ~$21.84.
https://www.amazon.com/Nekteck-Charger-Foldable-MacBook-iPhone/dp/B09KRZFGM8
Anker 735: amazon.com/gp/product/B09C5RG6KV/
Cable: amazon.com/gp/product/B082SD28S4/ (might be some better ones out there, but this hasn't had any issues for me).
I have bought another recommendation from here: https://www.amazon.de/Smatree-Hartschalen-Tragetasche-14-Zoll-Laptops-Hervorragender/dp/B09J12J4PS?pd_rd_w=X284r&content-id=amzn1.sym.4968bb88-8d5b-47bf-9a41-d25bc7c3c26e&pf_rd_p=4968bb88-8d5b-47bf-9a41-d25bc7c3c26e&pf_rd_r=403C373NYAJ...
I am very happy with it, fits perfectly and if you don't also put a tablet you can get something - a container or something - that can also fit your adapters.
I use it with a UPerfect 15.6 inch touch monitor. I connect it with 1 usbc cable and it works perfectly
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https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B094J7VKKX/ref=pe\_27063361\_485629781\_TE\_item
I'm actually using one of the Lenovos as a travel charger too. Has a huge reach and it's nice and small. For $15 you can't beat it.
This thing would be pretty awesome as a travel charger too, I have another Baseus product, they make good stuff.
I got a couple of these from Amazon (upon Wirecutter's recommendation). 65W, GaN, etc. One sits at home and one goes with me, and they've been great. Currently $20...
If you need to you can always get a good power bank that can charge laptops, something with like this. I bought this combo for about $100 on black Friday. Keep it in your backpack and you'll be fine.
This stick should be fine. You can often just search "ddr4 sodimm 3200 JEDEC"
It's a bit spendy but I got this dock from caldigit: CalDigit TS3 Plus Thunderbolt 3... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZPV8DF
It works perfectly with my Framework (running Ubuntu) as well as my Lenovo work laptop (running Windows).
Just made this. I believe it is all compatible. Dot. Have laptop yet to confirm but they were recommend elsewhere.
I felt buying off Amazon saved a lot. I bought 2x16gb crucial ram for $80 and just today picked up the SN850 1tb hard drive for $116 (it was $106 on prime day, ugh). Framework prices are $160 for the RAM and $199 for the HD.
Crucial 2x16 RAM https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08C4X9VR5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1
Prices seem to fluctuate a lot, with the RAM I bought when on sale for $99 and used a promotion where I'd get an additional $20 off if I used my credit card points to purchase. My future plan would be to swap out one 16gb RAM for one 32gb stick for a total of 48gb way into the future where I need to expand. Then expand it by adding another 32gb stick for 64. That would be like 10 years off I'd assume. We'd probably have faster RAM or something different by then anyway.
I've never had a "fast" or spec'd out computer so this will be a nice upgrade for me from my seven year old X1. Price wise I'm looking at under $1100 for the i5-1240p w/ 32gb RAM and the 1tb SN850 which is pretty fast I hear. That includes a windows license on a grey market site.
I felt buying off Amazon saved a lot. I bought 2x16gb crucial ram for $80 and just today picked up the SN850 1tb hard drive for $116 (it was $106 on prime day, ugh). Framework prices are $160 for the RAM and $199 for the HD.
Crucial 2x16 RAM https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08C4X9VR5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title&th=1
Prices seem to fluctuate a lot, with the RAM I bought when on sale for $99 and used a promotion where I'd get an additional $20 off if I used my credit card points to purchase.
I use this battery bank for at job sites with my Framework. It has enough USB C PD wattage to run the framework under load and recharge the internal battery one full charge, effectively doubling the total runtime:
I tend to either run my laptop under almost no load with some network diagnostics, or under heavy load for batch computation type stuff.
I use this battery bank for at job sites with my Framework. It has enough USB C PD wattage to run the framework under load and recharge the internal battery one full charge, effectively doubling the total runtime:
I tend to either run my laptop under almost no load with some network diagnostics, or under heavy load for batch computation type stuff.
Ok maybe I'm still not getting it but don't you still use cables to connect the monitor or system you are outputting to?
I got this battery bank for use at job sites with my Framework. It has enough power delivery wattage to run the framework under load and recharge the internal battery one full charge:
I really like the inCharge Six-in-One Cable. One side can do USB-C or (with an attached adapter). The other side has a connector that works for both Lightning and micro USB, with an attached adapter for USB-C. I always carry it around with me in my pocket.
Seriously. There's no shortage of earbuds on the market of all shapes and sizes and levels of repairability (none of which stay in my ears btw, so I use these).
For what it's worth, the SK hynix Gold P31 SSD is currently on sale at Amazon ($93 for 1TB): https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08DKB5LWY
As I understand it this SSD is a popular choice for the Framework because it strikes a good balance between speed and power efficiency.
Get the "8x2 CT2K8G4SFRA32A for $66".
For the SSD, here's Amazon's search results for m.2 NVMe gen3. In addition to the Samsung 980 the other user linked, SK Hynix also has one at similar price points.
OK so a 8x2 will work, but I'm not sure I'm sure which of them to choose. It seems like they are both single rank? If I click on 8gb dual rank, it only gives me 2400 mhz, is that OK?
For hard drive, is this the one?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V7GT6F3/ref=twister_B08Y6QCLJP?_encoding=UTF8&th=1
Thanks
The framework charger is modular and uses the standard IEC C5 plug
In order to use the charger in the EU, you'll just need to get a cable for EU plug to IEC C5, which you can buy locally or online from any vendor of your choice.
Amazon link for reference (please don't buy from them if you can avoid): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000YOYDUA/
Or you can also get one of these adaptors iirc they can support charging of up to 100w and since they're magnetic you also won't accidentally break your socket or charger if the wire gets pulled
Your link is broken as given.
The working link is much shortened and working version: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charging-Charge-MacBook-Galaxy/dp/B08PVPTNZL/
Thanks for the idea on this cable!
This will be your best bet, I use it with all my laptops and whatnot: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charging-Charge-MacBook-Galaxy/dp/B08PVPTNZL/ref=sxin\_13\_recs\_zoco\_bs?content-id=amzn1.sym.00979dc1-4324-49a0-8abd-7f758f5f9c25%3Aamzn1.sym.00979dc1-4324-49a0-8abd-7f758f5f9c25&crid=3D3UX02IPW2ZU&cv\_ct\_cx...
Right angle would be nice but I'm guessing too hard to find (I wish framework would sell the individual charger components) - powerline cables look good thank you.
Looking at this powerline at the moment: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Powerline-Charger-Charging-MacBook/dp/B086DMNK8R
I use this cable. It’s braided, supports up to 100 W and 20 Gbit/s, 4K@60Hz data transmission Amazon
When I went looking for laptops I went to Best Buy to check out sizes/screen ratios.
The MS Surface is the closest thing to the Framework out there it seems, and it comes in 13"/15" versions with the same resolution/PPI.
What I noticed is while the 15" is nice, especially with the 3:2 ratio, it's just a little too big to be carried daily in a backpack or bag. The 13" is pretty much perfect.
And honestly at home, I use an external screen because even a 15" laptop screen is too small to look at. I have a 34" QHD monitor I bought for $280 last year off Amazon (3440x1440). When the prices come down on the 5k2k screens I'll get one of those to replace it.
I'd think a 14" is just too close in size to be upscaled, with the next logical jump being the 15"/16" size, but honestly with the price difference you could get a nice 4k 27" USB-C monitor w/ power and display capability w/ a single plug instead and use that...
I mean they promised an ethernet jack.
I support what they are doing but this screams amatuer operation to me.
Just get a usb-c to ethernet dongle. $15.
Meeee!! I had been beating around the bush on ordering a Framework for the last few weeks and ended up being thankful I did once I saw the new announcement. Ended up placing my order that day!
I got the DIY kit with the i7-1260p and 32gb of RAM. For storage, I'm bringing my own. I read a number of threads in the Framework forums that had a lot of praise for the SK hynix Gold P31 1TB PCIe NVMe Gen3 M.2 2280 Internal SSD | Up to 3500MB/S | Compact M.2 SSD Form Factor SK hynix SSD | Internal Solid State Drive with 128-Layer NAND Flash. I'm assuming that it will work just as well in these new 12th gen laptops, but if anyone knows otherwise, I'd appreciate your insight!
I'm also bringing my own OS; I'm a Windows user, but I really want to avoid switching to Win11 for as long as possible, so I was planning on acquiring my own license key for Win10 Pro. Unfortunately, I read in another thread yesterday that only Win11 is able to get the most performance out of the 12th gen CPUs, so... If true, I'm not sure if I'll commit to Win10 or just give in to Win11.
>In my case, I use a PCI3 NvME because I don't think the PCIv4 version is worth the price difference (or wasn't when I built my system), so for me, a larger SSD is better than a faster one.
Is this the SSD you're referring to? I feel like I've seen this one recommended a lot in different threads, primarily for its solid performance and improvement on battery life, but I'd like to make sure I've found the right one.
Others have explained why that drive won't work so I'll just post my recommendation. This was based off what Linus from LTT put in his. The Sk Hynix Gold P31.
It's PCIE gen 3 so you'd be giving up on the super fast speeds of gen 4 but it has lower power consumption overall and is still a solid drive from a solid manufacture. Definitely a worthy trade off if your not needing the extra speed.
I went with 500 gbs since I keep all my important stuff on an external SSD and I got the 1tb expansion card. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DK2FB7G/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_i_06VTV9H8CS2YC1YC5ATH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Interesting. Can you press down on it until you feel the laptop? Or, is it more rigid?
This is the more economical solution I use. I absolutely does not prevent pressure to the laptop lid, but it does provide some protection inside and outside the briefcase.
I haven't had the waking or trackpad issues you've mentioned. That said I also had the thought about breaking it and the pressure of the keyboard on the screen.
To that end I generally carry a big backpack as I like to have a lot of my stuff with me wherever I am so I purchased this to try and mitigate the issue.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08X2QTC8T/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
It's not a perfect solution but gives me a lot more peace of mind as I'm throwing this laptop in my bag every single day.
A microfiber cloth is also a good choice to protect the screen. I got this padded sleeve and it fits well. I like the extra pocket for extra usb c modules. JETech Laptop Sleeve Compatible for 13.3-Inch Notebook T... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNR8JB2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_i_QAQWW122QE4FJP63WDBM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros no longer have the butterfly keyboard. The Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro still have them.
I have two Frameworks because I bought one when they originally came out and my wife and I shared it, but she wanted her own computer so I ended up getting a second one.
Mine is running POP!_os and my wife's is running Windows 11. Both of us mostly use them for pretty basic stuff like web browsing and writing. I do video editing for a living, so I have a maxed out 16-inch MacBook Pro from work that I use for that. Even a top shelf Framework can't handle multiple streams of 4k video in Premiere.
One thing I dislike about the MacBook Pro is that even after they added an SD card and HDMI port, you still need adapters. I have a Thunderbolt dock at home to add more ports also a USB C dock for travel. The travel adapter is a bit bulky, but it has plenty of ports and I'd rather carry one big adapter than a bunch of smaller ones. As much as USB-C has grown in popularity, most people are still using regular USB A ports. I have people give me footage on USB A drives all the time, so having those is extremely handy.
I have an Android phone, but I've also used iPhones in the past. If you're frequently moving files between the two, having an iPhone and a Mac is way more convenient but otherwise it isn't a big deal.
To clarify, I'm not saying the build quality of the Framework is bad. Just the opposite...it's way better than most other laptops. It's solid aluminum. It's just that MacBooks are best in class.
There's no form-fitting hardshell option for the Framework right? Like this Incase for the Macbooks
Thanks, I checked the thread but didn't find any options that are hardshell that form-fit the Framework so i can leave it on 24/7. Like this one for the Macbooks:
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I guess the dbrand skins are the closest things available, so I'll order those.
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Thats the best one as far as protection I could find. Fits perfect.
I use a Startech dock. Looks like this one - [Link].
It works fine for me in Windows.
got this tomtoc as seen in one of the community posts, it fits real good, there isn't a lot of movement.
Also got the top, bottom, palm-rest, and cards Dbrand skin in black dragon.. it's different but subtle enough to keep the laptop separated from others.
Nekteck USB C OTG SD 4.0 Card Reader up to 250MB/s for SDXC, SDHC, SD, Micro SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC Card and UHS-II(Memory Card NOT Included),Compatible with 2018 MacBook Air,Galaxy S9 Note9,More https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B06Y5G8XSZ/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_ZG8NMAH5XHD57BRRG1PR
Would it work if you got an SD to micro SD adapter for your camera? Like one of these things?
An SD adapter for Framework would obviously be the simplest solution, but until that's made by someone or by them, then you could do something like this unless you of course already have a solution for yourself that works.
For the enclosure maybe look at the Razor one.
Razer Core X Chroma Aluminum External GPU Enclosure (eGPU): Compatible with Windows & MacOS Thunderbolt 3 Laptops, NVIDIA /AMD PCIe Support, 700W PSU, 4x USB 3.1, 1x Gbit Ethernet, Chroma RGB, Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07Q78VMPW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_1SE9CGC1DDNVHVN9W9WT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
In general I dislike fixed adapters like that as they put unnecessary strain on the host USB port. Even a small tethered cable is better IMO.
TP-Link has a USB-C version of its UE300 USB-A to GbE adapter, and the USB-C one is currently on sale for the same price as the fixed adapter you linked in the selftext.
This is what I put my FW in. That goes inside my bag. I'm mobile nearly all the time, and have not had a problem, nor the major one you report. Good luck.
This is what I use to protect my FW while in my bag. I didn't have any problem before I bought it, or any after I bought it. My bag is packed full and I'm mobile a lot, yet no problem. I guess as usual, YMMV
Ended up going with this after I was informed that the framework doesn't support xmp profiles. 16gb is perfect for what I need and I spent $68.45, which is cheaper than the $80 framework charges for 16gb of ram on the diy model.
The only thing I am seeing as trouble is the warranty. If something is wrong, claiming the warranty will be a headache. Look for different stores of Amazon in EU, I found one in Germany. here
Amazon my dear friend. I always buy second-hand options, they have the same warranty of two years, sometimes sweet discounts and the best of it, an excuse to return it if you don't like it.
This is a link to amazon Spain, but I am pretty sure you can use this link whenever you are.
ADATA Unidad de Estado sólido XPG GAMMIX S70 Blade 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2280 High-End-Gaming, Black
For this kind of setup I expose the console port through the WAN IP so you can access it from "outside" your place. If it is a dynamic assignment use dynamic DNS. For mitigating security concerns (SSH port expose to the entire internet) I use a knocking ports which are available in openwrt.
FINPAC Laptop Shoulder Bag for MacBook Pro M1 14-inch 2021, 13.3-inch MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro 12.9'' Bag, Water-Resistant Carrying Case for Chromebook/Surface Pro/Dell/Acer (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089W8124Z/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_0HV18PHKGMQRWEDD0JV6?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
This $17 Amazon Basics 13.3" Professional Laptop Case Sleeve Bag (With Retractable Handle) provides good cushion and the zipper seems durable.
What's your budget?
This $12 one works "ok" for me. I do have BT problems but I really suspect that's more a problem with software than hardware.
I just bought this one, the Pelican 1085 Laptop Case With Foam - https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B006C21MCU It's hard to beat Pelican for durability and moisture proofness. There are lots of more soft cases that will fit, of course.
For adventurous Linux users that want to update:
Installed hiren's boot cd on a USB using unetbootin, copied the provided Framework_Laptop_BIOS_3.07.exe to the usb, booted from it and updated my Batch 6 DIY.
Needed power plugged in. After it kicked off it restarted into a bios update. Seemed finish successfully and I'm at 3.07.
I actually had this same issue at one point and can confirm it was just a issue with the bootable USB drive. If I remember correctly, creating the bootable drive with UNetbootin solved it for me.
- Not sure yet, I am waiting for the cost to come down. Currently using a GTX 970.
- I have a Sonnet 750.
- I am SO GLAD I got this thing. With my 970, I am playing witcher 3 on an external 4K monitor at 1080P (my 970 has not been great at pushing 4K in games at high quality), all settings on ultra, and it works great! I am also currently playing Dyson Sphere and Satisfactory at pretty great quality. I actually took the 970 thats in there out of my desktop and repurposes my desktop as a TrueNAS Server.
My setup is: FW --USB C-> TB4 dock -> Core-X -- display port -> screen
\--USB C-> screen
But I've noticed that I get similar performance on both screens.
Anker PowerCore III Elite 25600 87W Portable Charger with 65W USB C Charger, Power Delivery Power Bank Bundle for USB C MacBook Air/Pro/Dell XPS, iPad Pro, iPhone 12/11/Mini/Pro and More, Black https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B089D4176K/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_WMW20QCQXBY14CFEFYST
> portable charger that I can use to charge my laptop and as extra battery
I'll be interested to see what is recommended for this.
I can add I bought this unit for my car, which seems to work ok:
I bought this $26 Amazon car adapter one, which does charge my FW. I haven't had to use it much yet. Just wanted to share.
Got it, thanks so much for explaining that to me. Ordered the dual rank version of the Crucial RAM .
I've got mac os running via the easy sosumi snap: https://snapcraft.io/install/sosumi/ubuntu
But it lacks gpu passthrough. I know in theory it is possible to do single igpu passthrough but I haven't figured it out. I'm hoping someone with more VFIO experience figures it out and can show me =P
I bought the framework charger, since I didn't have any high powered USB C chargers. I got tired of taking it in and out of my bag, so I bought this last week. I keep my FW charger at home, and this in my bag with a 10ft cable that's rated for 100W. It's been great, it gets a little hot, but it's great. I haven't done power testing, but it seems to be charging as fast.
Ahhhhhhh
That's really rough. Hopefully you can last the 4-6 weeks it'll take to get the laptop. Hopefully it'll be more along the lines of 4 or even less than more than that.
Notepad++ won't have as nice autocomplete and stuff like that, but I'd try to get by with that. It's far more lightweight and it's still a decent editor.
Really, your main issue is all the chrome tabs you might end up opening up in trying to figure stuff out. Just 30 minutes into a programming project and I know my browser was already a mess of tabs. Trying to get by using documentation instead of lots of stackoverflow tabs and likewise is also helpful -- in particular DevDocs.io.
If you're able to get stuff running without virtualization (no WSL or Docker), then that's also super helpful. Dunno if you're on Windows, but if you are, trying to get things working with MSYS2 is super helpful over doing something in Docker or WSL(2). Or maybe you can use a remote system, like getting a DigitalOcean droplet or perhaps your school runs something themself.
The more lightweight stuff you can use, the better. And of course, Linux breathes life into such machines, which you may have already done -- in which case the hit from Docker shouldn't be nearly as big. Just any browser based thing that takes up a lot of RAM seems to be the biggest hit. If the computer wasn't constantly swapping out programs, it could still survive, in my experience. If it is, unusable.
Good luck surviving the next few weeks!
Generally yes, 30W is enough to charge two devices at once as long as one of them isn't under heavy load and drawing too much power. It's definitely fine for charging my laptop and my phone at the same time while making light use of both of them.
That said, I try to not split the power most of the time if it can be avoided. But, it's nice to have that second PD source in a pinch when I need it.
I also use that one mostly when I travel or work from a cafe or something. I have another, bigger one on my desk at home. It can deliver a lot more wattage, but is much chunkier and less convenient to carry in a bag. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VSMK849/
Know this is an old post but here ya go anyways if anyone else happens to come across this also.
USB C Charger, Anker 60W 2-Port PowerPort Atom PD [GAN Tech] Foldable Wall Charger, Power Delivery for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, iPhone 12/11 / Pro/Ma x/XR/XS/X, Pixel, Galaxy, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DFGXLY4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_TKFJTPFSVNCBEF83VGA2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
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I got it on amazon. I was hoping to build a custom casing for it to make it flush, but it might be to tall to fit. Either way, still works great and brings magnetic charging to usb c :)
I got myself that one, but really any battery pack with USB-c (or not) and quick charge is great I think. I'm not so familiar with how much juice the charger of the laptop can take but my guess is it would benefit from quick charging capabilities.
Just picked up two of https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08JPQ7CR8/ to replace similarly designed Monoprice variants that I've had for a few years. Can't stand having a wall wart, and it's nicer to be able to have some distance to play with when plugging in when traveling. So far it's been great on my existing daily carries, and I'm assuming it'll work just fine for the Framework.
Ah yeah...Wifi card. I just called it LAN cause when I opened the XPS up thats what the tape next to it said lol. It's this https://www.amazon.com/Killer-Intel-Wireless-AC-Bluetooth-0VM1D6/dp/B06XW2HD26
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Cool thanks!
This is an incredible write-up, thank you!
Very good to know about the controllers and speed. I definitely understand the cache bit and rarely get close to maxing out a drive like that, especially on a laptop. Plus, if I need, I can upgrade it easily. My NAS is only using 2 of 4 drives so far, and they are not even half full yet.
I'll opt for a 2x8gb kit for now; planning to use this (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C4WV6FT/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) as I read they don't yet support XMP so I want 3200 out of the box.
The framework is going to replace an 8 year old Lenovo, so I'm sure I can make it last a good 5 years at a minimum before I feel the need to upgrade. I am still primarily a desktop user, and those are easier to deal with.
Thanks again for all this info! I hope it helps someone else with their purchasing decisions!
The i5 Diy model was $887 after the wifi module and 5 expansion cards. I bought 2 of these sticks of ram for $88 altogether. It is single rank ram too. The 1 tb 980 pro nvme I grabbed with a gift card and edu discount from Samsung.com when it was on sale. So I guess if you don't factor the deals and what not and just get the parts now, it might be $100-$200 more. Still crazy value when the surface laptop studio just released starting at $1600 for an i5 with 16gb ram and non upgradeable besides SSD.
I am not familiar with TB4 and was viewing them as USB-C connections, in which case making it a small hub didn't seem like a big deal.
One of their posts also said there wasn't enough room inside the module to accomodate the circuitry to have PD and display on both ports - note they specifically said "both": I would consider it just fine to only have that functionality on ONE of two ports. That is why we have icons and/or colour coding on current equipment.
I would also be okay with modules that stuck out as long as it was done cleanly. If I had a Framework laptop and someone made a hub connector akin to the MacBook-specific hub that used both expansion ports and added a 2-4cm to the side of the machine, I would almost certainly buy it.
I prefer functionality and sturdiness over size. E.g. I'd sooner buy a a ToughBook than a MacBook (OS aside), and I liked my old Blackberry Classic more than any modern phone.
I bought 2 sticks of this ram from Amazon. I looked into some of the reviews/questions and I believe it is single rank.