We check out the Framework Desktop with the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and see why it has become our third favorite Strix Halo system in the studio over the past several weeks. As a quick note, in the external hardware overview section, the ports say USB Type-C, but they should also be labeled as USB4.

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Other STH Content Mentioned in this Video
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- Beelink GTR9 Pro: https://youtu.be/pHB3-9AG6tw
- GMKtec EVO-X2: https://youtu.be/BTIUL-yaY4s
- NVIDIA DGX Spark: https://youtu.be/rKOoOmIpK3I
- Dell Pro Max with GB10: https://www.servethehome.com/dell-pro-max-with-gb10-unboxing-this-nvidia-gb10-arm-blackwell-ai-workstation/ 
- Dell Pro Max with GB10 short on the  @STHLabs  channel: https://youtube.com/shorts/zkc1OEOFMus 

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Timestamps
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00:00 Introduction
01:30 The Framework Self-Build Customization Opportunity and Perils
03:45 External Hardware Overview
04:51 Internal Hardware Overview
08:28 Performance
11:01 NVIDIA DGX Spark/ GB10 versus AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 Strix Halo Reasons to Buy
11:39 Power Consumption and Noise
12:24 Key Lessons Learned
12:28 Comparison to Beelink GTR9 Pro, Minisforum S1-Max, GMKtec EVO-X2, and NVIDIA DGX Spark - Dell Pro Max with GB10
15:28 Pricing and Configuration of the Framework Desktop

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Detailed review of the Framework Desktop featuring AMD Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 processor with 128GB LP DDR5X memory. The system offers strong AI inferencing capabilities and gaming performance in a customizable mini tower form factor. While the modular design allows for IO customization and component replacement, the soldered memory and CPU limit upgradability compared to Framework's typical ethos. At $2,537 fully configured, it competes with alternatives like the Minisforum S1 Max and Beelink units that offer better networking options and similar performance at potentially lower costs.

THIS is the AMD Strix Halo 128GB AI PC