Ifixit comments on lack of upgradable RAM in framework desktop

a year ago by Cris to c/framework

Attached: 1 image The @frameworkcomputer@fosstodon.org Desktop is a powerhouse that gives Apple’s Mac Studio a run for its money at half the price. But it has also created confusion over the soldered down APU and memory. Here’s why we think this device is different, a thread:

Thought it was interesting to see them chime in on Mastodon. Apparently the socket standard can't keep up with what hardware is capable of

Maybe we can see an improved socket in the future? Maybe sockets more like a cpu or something?

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badlotus 14 points a year ago

There are actually new RAM interfaces being developed. One I have heard of is CAMM2. This new interface improves on the performance that can be achieved with current DIMM interfaces by about 50%. Here’s an article from Corsair with more info: https://www.corsair.com/...

It would have been nice to see this added to the new Framework desktop. The main argument against this would be cost/availability. New standards bring improved performance but may raise the price point of the computer to an unmarketable level. Also, Framework would have to source these modules, which are new and still niche. They would also have to adjust their motherboard design to accommodate the new interface which could introduce additional design considerations or cost.

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apt_install_coffee 21 points a year ago

Apparently the tested interface that wasn't suitable was CAMM2.

Hopefully either the interface or the manufacturing process improves so that future products can use CAMM2 for this kind of bandwidth.

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Cris_Color 4 points a year ago

Interesting, thank you for that additional context

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Ulrich 3 points a year ago