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465 points susanthenerd | 2 comments | 26 Aug 25 15:12 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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Monotoko ◴[26 Aug 25 16:12 UTC] No.45028541[source]▶
I built my ideal laptop... 4TB storage, the 5070, all the mods I would need, and it comes to $4000+ :(

My ASUS ROG Strix cost me $1500 back when the 3080's were new and has a 3080. Have prices risen that much?

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rsyring ◴[26 Aug 25 16:18 UTC] No.45028638[source]▶
Buy the core parts from Framework and then buy & install things like NVMe and memory yourself. Will save a considerable amount.
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1. Monotoko ◴[26 Aug 25 16:35 UTC] No.45028923[source]▶
Aye that's not a bad plan, to be honest I think my Strix still has a few years left at least but we'll see.
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2. jijijijij ◴[26 Aug 25 23:59 UTC] No.45033830[source]▶
Judging by my experience with the Framework 13, you gain basically nothing going pre-built. The DIY work required is laughable. It's so, so easy and simple. If you don't account for nervousness, you could do it in 5 min, no problem. Comes with a very nice little screw driver, which is all you need.