The pre-order phase for a new version of the Framework Desktop is set to begin on September 30, according to a statement from the company on X (formerly Twitter). This new configuration includes a Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, introduced by AMD in the spring. The chip combines a 16-core / 32-thread Zen 5 CPU, 40 compute units of RDNA 3.5 in an integrated Radeon 8065S graphics unit, and a neural processing unit (NPU) with 55 TOPS of computing power dedicated to running artificial intelligence (AI) tasks locally. When combining the CPU, integrated graphics, and NPU, the chip delivers a total of 131 TOPS of computing power. The new version of the Framework Desktop will be available for pre-orders starting September 30 in the afternoon for customers in France. The device includes an open-ended PCIe x4 slot, which allows users to insert larger x8 or x16 graphics cards, providing flexibility for upgrades. It also comes with a pre-installed Noctua fan for improved cooling. Customers can choose an optional pre-assembled version of the device, which can be delivered with the Fedora operating system preloaded. This configuration is designed to support the local execution of large language models, which are AI systems capable of generating human-like text. The new Framework Desktop configuration was announced at the end of August and is intended to compete with NVIDIA's DGX Spark solutions, which are designed for managing large language models locally. The new desktop is aimed at users who need high-performance computing capabilities for AI tasks, offering a customizable and upgradable platform that challenges existing solutions in the market. This release highlights the growing demand for powerful, flexible computing solutions tailored for AI and machine learning applications. The Framework Desktop aims to provide users with a high-performance, open-hardware platform that can be adapted to various computing needs, from AI research to data processing and more.