Framework, known for its customizable laptops, has announced price increases for its desktop PCs due to the ongoing global memory shortage. Following the earlier rise in RAM module prices, the Framework Desktop, equipped with 32GB of RAM and an AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 processor, will now start at $1,139, up from $1,099.
The company explained, ‘We had to update our Framework Desktop pricing today to account for the massive increase in LPDDR5x pricing from our suppliers.’ Prices for higher RAM configurations have also been adjusted, with the 64GB variant now priced at $1,639 and the 128GB option at $2,459.
In response to the possibility of further price adjustments, Framework had previously stated, ‘it is very likely we’ll need to adjust module prices again within the next month.’ This move highlights the impact of the global memory shortage on hardware manufacturers and the challenges they face in maintaining competitive pricing amid supply chain disruptions.
Source: The Verge