Framework Computer today initiated pre-orders for an updated Framework Desktop model, designed for high-performance computing. This new configuration features the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 496 "Gorgon Halo" System-on-Chip, equipped with 192GB of LPDDR5x-8533 memory. The base configuration for this desktop starts at $6799 USD. The integration of AMD's "AI Max+" SoC emphasizes significant on-device AI capabilities, aligning with ongoing industry trends and recent performance optimizations seen in AMD's integrated GPU hardware for AI and LLM workloads on Linux.