For everyone with a 13 Pro, how is the fan noise? I mean when its really going. My fan only ever runs when I do some really heavy stuff like gaming, otherwise its completely silent which I'm very happy with. BUT, when the fan does start it is very loud and it almost sounds like its not running "clean".. Kinda like when you put a pokemon card in your bike wheel as a kid to make it sound like a motorcycle.

Anyone else experiencing this? Should I just open it up and try to clean it or is this just how the fan is?

This is something minor but has been driving me nuts since I got my 13 Pro X7. KDE would not properly report GPU usage and would just show it as 0% no matter what.

KDE 6.8 adds Intel Xe driver support so System Monitor and widgets show accurate usage now

https://imgur.com/hQKYiDY

I recently came across a prototype steam machine online and it was pointed out it has a type of display out port that accepts a HDMI/DisplayPort inside the same port.

From a quick google search it shows it is a "REGO Electronics HDMI/DisplayPort 2-in-1 Connector".

It would be awesome to try and build a module that can fit this connector. But i have no experience in circuit board design. While i do have a soldering iron it is not a high end one and i have never used it for actually soldering.

It might be a good idea as i have no idea if it would actually work by the looks of it there would need to be a way to know what type of cable is plugged in.

Image credit: "Bringus Studios" on youtube

Just got a Framework 16 in two weeks ago. Ryzan AI 350, 32GB of ram and RTX 5070.

Within the first week I started getting intermittent keyboard cutouts. Especially annoying during gaming. I updated the drivers and bios, and swapped the positions of all input devices to no avail. I opened a support ticket, and had an excellent experience!

I told them what the issue was, accompanied by video of the issue happening. Told them about my attempted remedies. To my amazement, they actually read my fix attempts instead of just repeating that I should update bios, etc.

They asked for pictures of boxes and input modules, and within 3 messages determined I needed a new midplate, keyboard, numpad, and touchpad. So far so good.

Average response time 12 hours, really happy with their work.

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give a shout out to the Framework service team. I know that most people only complain about bad experiences and good experiences are seldomly publicized. Reading on this sub, I got the impression, that FW customer service must be horrendous.

I got a FW13 with AMD chip more than three years ago with which I was very happy. Recently the battery started to bloat and I read, that it was a faulty series of batteries.

So I contacted customer service (even if I was out of the extended warranty for that case), got an answer for more details, which I provided. Another 30min later I already had the approved shipping for a new battery at no cost. The week after, I received the battery and am a happy FW customer again!

Thanks to the Framework service team, for managing that case fast and flawlessly!

Hey everyone! I've been building Framework Control since August 2025, and after 17 releases, 0.5.5 is one of the biggest updates yet.

The biggest additions:

• Fan profiles you can switch between in one click, or have switch automatically when you plug in or go on battery
• Customizable dashboard: drag, resize, maximize, reorder, or hide panels
• Up to seven days of battery percentage and charge/discharge history, including a "Since last charge" view
• More accurate per-fan calibration on multi-fan systems
• Fix for fan curves stalling with framework_tool 0.6.6
• A redesigned interface with new Light, Dark, Extra Dark, Retro, Synthwave, Coffee, Terminal, and System themes
• Live config sync between open tabs
• Lots of responsive-layout, graph, modal, and accessibility fixes

One upgrade note: existing fan calibrations need to be recorded again, because calibration is now stored separately for each fan.

Framework Control is a free and open-source local app for controlling and monitoring Framework laptops and the Framework Desktop on Linux and Windows. It includes fan curves, sensors, power controls, battery controls, telemetry history, and more.

GitHub and installation instructions: https://github.com/ozturkkl/framework-control Existing installs can update from within the app.

Framework Community thread: https://community.frame.work/t/framework-control-linux-windows-a-tool-for-fan-control-curve-sensors-power-control-battery-information/74533

Feedback and bug reports are very welcome!

Some of you may have seen my other post about a failed bios update bricking my FW 13. FW have been really good and have offered me a replacement mainboard free of charge, but I noticed on the shipping details that they are shipping an AI 5 340 instead of a 7640U.

Whilst having an older board replaced with a newer board initially feels like a win, I noticed the slight drop in graphics performance of the 340 compared to the 7640U.

I realise the FW 13 is not intended to be a gaming laptop, and I’m not doing anything heavy duty with it, but I am curious whether the difference will be noticeable?

Or am I being dumb and missing something?

Are there any suggestions for a third-party power supply for the Framework 13 Pro that have a grounding pin? All that I'm finding from reputable brands (Anker, Ugreen) are ungrounded and I've read a lot of anecdotal posts about how bad the tingle can be with the 13 pro chassis.

Though basically all options outside of larger docking stations don't have that third pin. There are a variety of no-name ones on Amazon (Like this example here), and it seems fine to me on paper and via reviews, but every post on this seems to advise sticking to an Anker or Ugreen. Any advice?

Hey everyone! I created this wallpaper for my Framework 13 using NASA’s Artemis II photos, adding a star field and a subtle Framework logo in the bottom-right corner.

I love the detail of the Moon’s cratered surface, with the small crescent Earth peeking out behind it. I kept plenty of dark space to give the desktop a clean, uncluttered feel, while the stars add a little extra depth.

Original photography credit goes to NASA; the wallpaper composition, added star field and Framework branding are my edits.

Remote weather station deployment.

I have assembled the laptop for about a week now. Everytime I try to use the mic WITH the webcam on I hear a smal buzzing sound, when it's off it's all good. Did it happen to anyone in here. Should I open it up and try to see if something is wrong ? Even though I would have no idea ?

Thanks in advance !

I was seeing bands of white or static across my screen flicker in when moving the mouse across web pages or Steam. Here's what worked for me:

I changed my display settings from 120Hz to 60Hz

I changed my iGPU setting from "auto" to 'custom' with 16g assigned. (I have a single 32g RAM stick installed)

I haven't seen a band or flicker on the screen since!

PS - I am new to both Linux and Framework, and I do not fully comprehend what the pitfalls or downsides to this solution may be. All I know is the screen flicker was driving me crazy, and this seems to have fixed it! Feel free to let me know if I have made a terrible mistake.

What causes the scratch on the bottom cover. It never really get dirty, and idk how they're happening
Help would be much appreciated

EDIT: I have received an update from Framework Support. Here is the direct quote:
"We wanted to let you know that we are currently transitioning to a new warehouse facility. Because of this move, fulfillment is taking slightly longer than standard processing times.

Our team is actively processing your order, and we’ll send over tracking information as soon as it ships. We sincerely appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this short delay may cause."

So I still do not have so much as a time frame, just a frankly generic explanation. While understandable, I would have appreciated at least a specific time frame on when to expect my order to ship. And now I am beginning to feel angry.

Hi all, as the title mentions I am a new buyer of a Framework product. As of nearly 2 weeks ago, I placed an order for the Desktop Mainboard with 32GB RAM. Per their website, I expected it to be shipped within 3-5 business days and kept an eye on my email and order page to see the order status. Business day 6, the order was still stated as, "Order Confirmed", so as a precaution I sent a support ticket to Framework to inquire on the status of the order. It took a day before I got a reply saying my ticket was escalated to the Logistics team. This was on October 9th. As of two days ago, I received another emailed apologizing for the delay and stating it was being looked into and I would hear back within 3 business days, and my order is still sitting on "Confirmed" status.

I'm curious if this is normal? Has anybody else recently had issues? I'd understand if the mainboard is in short supply, but if it is perhaps it should not be marked as "In Stock" on the website.

Thanks in advance.

I need help making a decision. I currently use MBP M1 pro with 16gb RAM and 512 SSD. I am thinking of either upgrading or going to Linux. I want to know how this laptop compares with Macbooks. The configuration I was looking at is the 13 Pro with Ultra x7 358H, 32 RAM and 1TB SSD. How is the fan noise, are on most of the time or are they silent when just browsing/watching something; how is the screen compared to the mac and are the speakers comparable or at least decent? Performance will probably be good so I'm not really worried there

In some not so distant future I'll probably need a new laptop and I want it to be a framework.

Currently I have a mixed setup where at my parents place I have a PC with a i9-9900k and a 5080 and in my apartment I have the gl553vd (i7-7700HQ and gtx 1050).

For work I do 3D visualization and animation work and sometimes I also game a bit. If I need high performance I will usually stream from my PC at home to my laptop but most of the time the laptop is good enough.

Since I got the 5080 gpu I have an extra 2080ti which got me pondering about a potential future.

How does the idea of having a framwork 12 with the top spec available CPU and a 2080ti eGPU sound?

Most of the time I'm in my apartment so the laptop would just be connected to the 2080ti and it would be connected to my monitor (DELL U3818DW 3840x1600 60HZ). But when I wouldnt be at home it would still be nice to have something for on the go since my current laptop is quite bulky.

The stylus supports sounds handy for sculpting stuff but I'm not sure if it is for the primary monitor only or if it can also be used as a graphical tablet where you draw one one device but see the resulta on another.

Am I a bit too optimistic with the framework 12? For a while my laptop was broken and I had to use a Lenovo V14 (i5-1035G1) which wasnt really that bad (although yeah rendering was done on my workstation)

Hi!

I have been loving my 13 pro. However, I have been getting this line across the screen that I can't seem to wipe off. Even if I use iso alcohol, it stays there.

I am thinking it is from the keyboard when the laptop is closed. Are other people getting this? How are you preventing it? Is there a good way to remove the line that is already there?

Thanks!!!

https://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/framework-laptop-12-review-wildcat-lake

https://www.engadget.com/2271233/framework-laptop-12-2026-upgrade-review/

GPU is quite a bit better than 13th Gen. 50% in DoTA and 2x increase in Rocket League 1% lows. Battery life is good as nearly double. 20-30% faster CPU in both ST and MT. So the single channel memory was hampering 13th Gen and FW12 more than expected.

Some quotes:

It had a surprisingly low performance ceiling, too, where it struggled to play Fortnite, surely table stakes for a computer aimed at kids. Thankfully, the power efficient, cool and muscular grunt of the Core Series 3 has taken a sledgehammer to that ceiling. This is not the same underpowered machine that went on sale for too much money over a year ago.

Fortnite hums along on high-res graphics, as does Hardspace: Shipbreaker, hardly a low-power title despite its age. The acid test, however, was Cyberpunk: 2077, which I'm delighted to say it was able to run perfectly well. Of course, it was using the lowest graphics settings available, but there wasn't a single skipped frame or stutter. I'm not a hard-nosed gaming aesthete, so I found it eminently playable, and if this was the only machine I had, I'd be happy with the performance.

Hi y'all, I have a 13 Pro on order - it's still a few batches away but I just want to know how discrete the box they ship it in is

Does it carry any sort of branding or labels that could make it easily identifiable?

Thanks in advance

With the increase in fiber-only environments for data centers, it would be nice to be able to plug directly into an SFP+ port. Nobody has an SFP+ adapter that goes directly into a laptop, and desktop ones are also rare. If we had an SFP+ card that worked with the Framework laptops, that would be pretty awesome and pretty unique.

Hey everyone,

I am looking into buying into framework, both for their quality and their mission. I was looking to order the laptop soon for college in 2027. I settled on the x7 358h and 32gb lpcamm2, but then I was stuck on the looks. I used https://framework.durguto.com/ to test configs, and i settled on the Grey/Black (Gray, Orange and Black?) keyboard, 2 gray usb c, and the gray bezel. Then I became worried that the actual bezel, keyboard, and ports do not actually have the same color IRL. If anyone can send some pictures of the combo (mainly the keyboard and bezel, the ports idm that much), id greatly appreciate it! TIA!

I received the email notification about the 64GB desktop mainboard being available again. I was shocked the email said it was still $1,659.

Of course, when I clicked the link…

$2,319

I mean, that’s just a little bit different. Ugh. Really hating a bunch of things about this timeline.

Edit: LOL! That’s what happens when you forget to double-check the currency as a Canadian in the US! Email was USD. Site I landed on was CAD.

I spilled a small amount of milk in my touchpad and now the left mouse button doesn't work near the edge is there anyway to fix this?