The Framework Desktop PC now has a starting price of $1,139.
The Framework Desktop PC now has a starting price of $1,139.
Only weeks after increasing the cost of its RAM modules, Framework has revealed that it is also raising the price of its desktop PC due to the ongoing global memory shortage. The Framework Desktop with 32GB of RAM and an AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 chip now costs $1,139, up from $1,099.
“We delayed this as long as we could, but we needed to revise our Framework Desktop pricing today to reflect the significant rise in LPDDR5x costs from our suppliers,” Framework mentioned in a post on X. “As before, we’re only adjusting prices to cover the cost increases.”
Framework Desktops with larger RAM configurations and a Ryzen AI Max Plus 395 chip have also seen their prices rise, with the 64GB variant increasing from $1,599 to $1,639, while the 128GB option has gone from $1,999 to $2,459. In December, Framework did not rule out possible future hikes, stating “it is very likely we’ll need to modify module prices again in the coming month.”
As AI companies continue to purchase vast quantities of RAM, manufacturers in the tech sector are facing a significant memory shortage that analysts forecast could extend into 2027. In addition to Framework, Raspberry Pi has raised the prices of its single-board computers, while Dell, HP, Xiaomi, Acer, and Asus have all cautioned about upcoming price increases.
