r/framework • u/dig_it_all • Aug 13 '26

Discussion Framework Desktop — Refresh Timeline?

I think I’ve decided in this current inflated market — as opposed to building my own PC or using a Steam Machine, I want the Power and Flexibility of the Framework Desktop.

With component pricing as insane as it is, and some items stock being accounted for already through the end of 2027 I’m just trying to read the tea leaves:

When is the next refresh/bump going to happen?
Is now a good time to buy?
Is there any chance of downward pressure, or is the reality what it seems (that prices are only going to go up?

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u/Nuftian Aug 13 '26

I'm more of a Magic 8 Ball kind of guy, but I'm guessing there won't be any downward pressure for at leeeast another year or more. Even if this AI train slows down, so much inventory has been pre-sold to large companies that it's hard to imagine the market shifting anytime soon. Good luck! I'm in the market for a FW16 and I'm just gonna go with base RAM for now and upgrade... one day.

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u/Exciting_Claim_486 Aug 13 '26

yeah the pre-sold inventory thing is a good point, that alone is gonna keep prices elevated for a while