Couching the expensive little Framework Desktop as "a DIY gaming rig without the pain" isn't necessarily doing this ...

Framework’s first desktop is a pint-size powerhouse, surprisingly capable at media, AI, and even gaming, thanks to its Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" chip and unified memory.

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