Framework Raises Desktop Prices as LPDDR5x Costs Spike, With 128GB Jumping Most

Overview

• New pricing sets the 32GB configuration at $1,139 (up $40), 64GB at $1,639 (up $40), and 128GB at $2,459 (up $460) after an update published this week.
• Framework says it is using weighted average cost accounting to manage volatile memory procurement and limited increases on 32GB and 64GB options.
• The 128GB tier rose most because 128Gbit LPDDR5x parts have seen the steepest spikes, according to Framework’s update.
• The Desktop’s soldered LPDDR5x design for AMD’s Strix Halo APU prevents a RAM-less variant, making system pricing highly sensitive to memory costs.
• Industrywide price moves continue as suppliers prioritize AI contracts; Raspberry Pi has raised prices, and Dell, HP, Xiaomi, Acer, and Asus have warned of hikes, with analysts projecting tight supply into 2027 or longer.