Framework raises costs but once more as reminiscence prices go up
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In abstract:
- Framework Desktop costs have elevated once more as a consequence of rising LPDDR5x reminiscence prices, with the 128GB configuration leaping from $1,999 to $2,459.
- PCWorld reviews that 32GB and 64GB configurations stay nearer to unique pricing, providing higher worth as increased reminiscence tiers face steeper will increase.
- The reminiscence market outlook seems difficult by way of 2026, suggesting continued value volatility for customers looking for high-memory desktop programs.
Rising DRAM costs have pushed the worth for the Framework Desktop upwards as nicely, the corporate mentioned this week.
“We held off on it so long as we might, however with LPDDR5x reminiscence costs from our suppliers persevering with to extend quickly, we’ve needed to replace the pricing on Framework Desktop programs and Mainboards,” chief government Nirav Patel mentioned in an up to date weblog submit. “The costs of 128Gbit components (of which we use eight to get to 128GB) have spiked essentially the most, impacting our highly regarded 128GB configuration.”
Once we reviewed the Framework Desktop at launch final yr, Framework mentioned that it might cost $1,099 for a system primarily based upon the Ryzen AI Max 385, and $1,999 for one constructed upon the Max+ 395, which ships with 128GB of RAM soldered to the motherboard. At press time, these costs at the moment are $1,139 and $2,459, respectively.
“We have been capable of maintain the 32GB and 64GB configurations nearer to our unique pricing, making each of those a reasonably robust worth for PC gaming within the present setting,” Patel mentioned.
Framework mentioned that it’s simply passing on the worth will increase to customers, nothing extra. Nonetheless, merely disclosing the costs is a constructive; asserting PCs with out costs was one of many unlucky developments of CES 2026.
“The reminiscence outlook as we enter 2026 continues to worsen. From what we realized in conferences all through the week at CES with suppliers, distributors, and companions, it’s clear that that is going to be a difficult yr and presumably even years for customers,” Patel mentioned, echoing PCWorld’s personal reporting which reached the identical conclusions.
