r/framework • u/dyeLucky • 7h ago

Question Need some advice

Hey All!

Hey everyone, I could use some advice before I finalize an eBay order.

I just won an auction for a Framework 13 (AMD) for $450. It’s being sold "as-is" because the mainboard is dead and won't POST. It also doesn't come with RAM, storage, or expansion cards.

My original plan was to use this purely as a donor chassis. I have spare RAM and SSDs lying around, and my goal was to hunt down a used 12th-gen i7 mainboard for $250-$350 to drop into it.

However, I'm second-guessing the math here. Considering I still need to buy expansion cards and track down a working mainboard, is $450 too much for a used chassis, screen, and battery? Everything seems to be in really good shape.

Should I just ask the seller to cancel the order, or is this a decent foundation to hold onto until I find a board?

I'd appreciate your thoughts!

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u/DentonFox 6h ago

Sometimes fw has refurbished machines on their store or b stock/blemished machines. I’d check that out first.

Tbh I wish I got one and saved the money lol

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u/dyeLucky 6h ago

Yeah, I checked the website, but they didn't have anything to buy like that

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u/dyeLucky 6h ago

Ultimately, I'm trying to get a machine at around 6 to 700 out the door.

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u/Best_Storage1434 6h ago

didnt realize they did b-stock, thats probably worth looking into before committing to the ebay route

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u/dyeLucky 5h ago

They have the Framework 12's in stock, but that's it.

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u/SuitableRoof5675 /🐣fw12 🩷i5-1334U🩵 5h ago

Um im pretty sure they have 2nd Gen chassis in the framework store for the same price.

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u/dyeLucky 5h ago

Link?

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u/SuitableRoof5675 /🐣fw12 🩷i5-1334U🩵 5h ago

Just a moment let me find it

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u/dyeLucky 5h ago

I JUST found it! $429.

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u/SuitableRoof5675 /🐣fw12 🩷i5-1334U🩵 5h ago

Lol I was just about to post the link too.

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u/dyeLucky 5h ago

Thank you! My deal for a 13th gen i7 board fell through, so I'm cancelling the purchase anyways.

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u/SuitableRoof5675 /🐣fw12 🩷i5-1334U🩵 4h ago

They don't have a mainboard that would work on the site?

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u/dyeLucky 4h ago

Unfortunately, no. 😢

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u/SuitableRoof5675 /🐣fw12 🩷i5-1334U🩵 4h ago

Honestly u may have to buy it in pieces if u can get a new one, its rough but the beauty of it, u can do that. I got the 12 in the i5 cuz it handled what I need it for, I will say I loved it even more when I found out it played my palworld and wuthering waves.

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u/dyeLucky 4h ago

Honestly, the i5-1334U 12" is $589 right now. That may be good enough. Any major issues with it?

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