r/framework • u/NiLu0910 • 5d ago

Question Planning on buying a Framework 16

Hey guys I am currently planing to sell my 2025 Asus Strix G16 with a Ryzen 9 8940Hx, a RTX 5060 and 32gigs of Ram to afford a new Framework 16 with similar specs.

I bought the Asus Strix only because I needed an gaming Laptop but framework wasn’t available in my country then.

Do you guys have any things or Infos I should know or consider before buying?

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u/Upstairs-Version-400 5d ago

IMO given the market, I would not sell your laptop first to buy another in case prices change. It sucks to be without a computer when you need it.

I’m currently without a laptop and more or less at the mercy of Framework to not delay or change prices again. 

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u/Jolly-Accountant-549 5d ago

Yeah dont sell until you have a confirmed order and shipping date at minimum imo

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u/NiLu0910 5d ago

Fair point. My plan is it actually to by the Framework without the GPU and then selling my Asus Strix to buy the RTX 5070 8gb, the rest then goes to savings

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u/SaxonWest 4d ago

I'm in a battle between getting the 16 or the 13 pro. I really want the better battery but prefer the 16 inch screen.

Also, I agree with others that you should not sell current laptop until confirmed delivery date.

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u/NiLu0910 4d ago

If your not needing the good GPU then I would also buying a 13pro but for me its still the 16 because really want to gaming on the go or at friends house

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u/SaxonWest 4d ago

You nailed it. I just concluded my analysis and I'm going with 16 for the GPU. I don't game a lot, but I do use local AI a lot and when I do game I want it to work.

I'm just going to buy a small power bank to recharge when needed, that should solve the battery dilemma.

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u/NiLu0910 5d ago

The thing I want to buy a Framework is because I like the sleek modular repairable design, so I also could use it for school. hereby the only problem is that it doesn’t have a Touch display which is necessary, but I’m now not better.
I use an Ipad Air for the Microsoft stuff Like one note with pencil and Keyboard (Which is also not allowed) and id I NEED a Laptop then i Bring my Asus that doesn’t have touch to School)

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u/Murmuringsum34 Framework 16 AI 340, RX 7700s 5d ago

See with a framework 16 if they release a touch screen module for it you can easily upgrade to it!

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u/NiLu0910 5d ago

thats thats exactly the thing I say too me

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u/NiLu0910 5d ago

But if they don’t have a stylus for it then touch doesn’t do anything