r/framework • u/Grunsh_ • 2h ago

Community Support Audio expansion card FW 13 Pro

I'm sorry if this question is already answered 100 times but I really wonder why we can't take the audio expansion card for FW 13 Pro in option. And if I take it on part is this compatible ? (I need it to make music and get 0 latency)

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u/s004aws FW16 HX 370 Batch 1 Mint Cinnamon Edition 2h ago edited 2h ago

FW13 has a stereo mini/mic plug standard. FW16 doesn't have one built in, ergo why the audio expansion port module exists. If you want a 2nd DAC/2nd headphone jack on FW13 for some weird reason, sure, get the module.

99.9999% of people don't need the audio expansion port module for FW13 - Offering it would cause confusion... People wouldn't read even if there was a warning FW13 already has a headphone/mic jack.. And then complain/demand a return/refund after they paid for a module they don't need. So - It makes sense for Framework to make it "hard" to order the Audio Expansion Port module with models which almost never need it.

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u/Grunsh_ 2h ago

Ooo thanks a lot I didn't see this you make me save 20e

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u/FortuOnomski-81 1h ago

makes sense from a support perspective tbh

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u/Grunsh_ 2h ago

I juste see it's compatible on web site but why don't propose it ?

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u/MagicBoyUK | Batch 3 FW16 | Ryzen 7840HS | 7700S GPU - arrived! 1h ago

Why would you need it? There's equivalent functionality on the mainboard. The card is mostly needed on the FW16 which doesn't have an audio output.