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Re:Framework Laptop 16 Delivers Great Linux Support and Perf... by nrp on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @11:53AM (#39105960)
We can't share anything about future product plans, but you can re-purpose a Framework Laptop 13 Mainboard to be a small form factor computer: https://www.coolermaster.com/catalog/cases/mainboard-case/fr...
Re:Framework Laptop 16 Delivers Great Linux Support and Perf... by biehl on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @02:34PM (#39108515)
Yes. That mainboard repurpose is awesome! A dedicated mini can probably have better/quieter cooling. Fingers crossed.
Re:Framework Laptop 16 Delivers Great Linux Support and Perf... by teslabox on Tuesday January 23, 2024 @03:18PM (#39109142)
This case is available from Framework directly for $39: https://frame.work/products/cooler-master-mainboard-case-and...

Q: the pictures of this case on the CoolerMaster site looks like there's a USB-C trigger to a Coaxial power connector, then another connector to the mainboard itself. Would this case work with a 20v coaxial power supply?

Q: What voltage/wattage does the Framework SFF computer need to power up?

A lot of the USB-PD power supplies only give watts, not the voltage provided. Your 60w power supply is probably either 12v/5A or 20v/3A, but the page itself doesn't say: https://frame.work/products/power-adapter

I have some 15w USB-C 5v/3A power supplies (that won't charge my Sony camera), a USB-PD battery that supposedly puts out 12v on the one USB-C port, and an Apple 30w USB-C ac adapter. My 2016 macbook charges on 5v, which is convenient. Framework forum posts indicate the laptops will charge on 5v 12v and 20v, but there was a problem with 15v.