coffeefuelledtechie

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Should I switch to Linux? in c/framework@hardware.watch
[–] coffeefuelledtechie@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Give it a go. I use windows, macOS and Linux. Love all three and use all 3.

If you’ve never used Linux before, try Ubuntu or Pop OS. I use pop OS for my dev laptop.

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AMD 13 batch 10, any ideas on estimated shipping times? (alien.top)
 

I’m not in a rush at all, I’m just curious. It’s the FW 13 AMD

I know there’s stuff that Framework wants to sort on the design before shipping, I’m just interested in what timescale it might be. I read something yesterday it could be late December or early January?

Comparing the Framework i5 and Ryzen 5 in c/framework@hardware.watch
[–] coffeefuelledtechie@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I was in the same position and I felt I’d be happier with AMD. The CPU comparison shows the AMD one is just a little bit better. I decided the top end Ryzen not really worth it as I am not going to be using it for gaming.

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AMD 13 batch 10, any ideas on estimated shipping times? (alien.top)
 

I’m not in a rush at all, I’m just curious. It’s the FW 13 AMD

I know there’s stuff that Framework wants to sort on the design before shipping, I’m just interested in what timescale it might be. I read something yesterday it could be late December or early January?

Framework 13 (Ryzen) BSOD in c/framework@hardware.watch
[–] coffeefuelledtechie@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Do you know what the stop code is when it blue screens?

I used to have a work Dell laptop that would BSOD multiple times a day because an SK Hynix SSD which Windows booted from needed a driver update - it took months to patch it - so I’d have a try with a different SSD from a different brand, just to rule it out.

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AMD interfaces, some clarification (alien.top)
 

I'm going to get the DIY edition of the 13-inch, comparing AMD to Intel

The Intel variant doesn't appear to have any limitations - it seems that any expansion module can go in any slot, but for AMD it says

Supporting USB4/DP for upper left and right slots, USB 3.2/DP for lower right slot and USB 3.2 only for lower left slot, along with USB-C power input on all four slots

Looking at the forum posts, I'm still a bit confused.

If I'm using HDMI output to two external monitors which I'm going to be doing, can I still use any slot, or am I only limited to one HDMI output on the lower left slot only (and DP on another)?

I could go for Intel but it's the end of DDR4 and I'd quite like to be on DDR5

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Question about the backlit keyboard (alien.top)
 

I'm considering a Framework laptop because I'm insanely fussy about laptops and hardware and it means I can customise this how I please. But something I'm wondering is:

If I set the keyboard backlight to on, does it stay on?

It sounds like a stupid question, but I'm returning a brand new Lenovo ThinkBook because the keyboard backlight turns off after 15 seconds of inactivity and there's literally no way to change that setting - some ThinkBooks have that setting, others don't.

Bonus question: Intel or AMD? I may be dual booting with Linux for it.