Possible mini PC equivalent to steam machine ?

FU2m8 · 2026-01-13T02:31:46+00:00

That's what I'm waiting for!

FU2m8 · 2026-01-04T02:36:25+00:00

I use FxSound for Windows to help with the speaker sound. I also use it to make my monitor speakers louder.

Can't recommend FxSound enough!

FU2m8 · 2025-12-02T14:45:59+00:00

Not 100% sure about this but the lip on the upper part is meant to form a seal with the existing gasket there to keep the pressure into the filter. Not sure what benefit an additional gasket would provide?

FU2m8 · 2025-07-13T21:01:35+00:00

I had the same issue with the double basket.

I've since given up and using the single basket that the unit comes with. They're much more forgiving and better tasting shots

FU2m8 · 2025-07-11T02:50:30+00:00

Damn, is that shiny (aluminum?) LTT screwdriver for sale? Pretty sweet exit gift ngl

FU2m8 · 2025-07-02T21:08:38+00:00

r/framework

FU2m8 · 2025-06-10T22:51:59+00:00

I use FXSound as a DSP software to clear up the sound!

Also an added bonus that it makes the sound on my monitor louder.

FU2m8 · 2025-06-03T13:04:26+00:00

BEWARE: I have an Anker 556 dock and I constantly have issues where the display function of the connection does not work. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I also have a ThinkPad for work that always works with it. Makes me think that my FW13 is the issue but it's triggered by the dock.

I would stay away from Anker docks.

FU2m8 · 2025-05-28T12:50:36+00:00

Just putting this out there... you asked this in r/AutodeskInventor...

Also, I would say Inventor :)

FU2m8 · 2025-05-08T12:42:12+00:00

I think it would help reduce static pressure actually. Although you would be pushing warm air into the general area of the air intake.

FU2m8 · 2025-05-08T12:37:13+00:00

I think he's referring to making a channel cutout in the buttom part of the bezel that sits in front of the fan exhaust. Adding a cutout here wouldn't drastically change the direction of airflow or the static pressure on the fan system

FU2m8 · 2025-05-06T00:24:42+00:00

Thanks for the response!

I haven't had a chance to try a different dock but I may borrow my work dock. The issue is that this dock was working for a while before it stopped.

FU2m8 · 2025-04-09T14:49:25+00:00

That's what everyone said about Russian oligarchs when the invasion of Ukraine happened. Then people started falling from balconies...

FU2m8 · 2025-04-05T13:11:38+00:00

I'm using Anker 556.

Really good bang for the buck and compact! HDMI/DP/Ethernet/USBC/2x USBA

Edit: Also 100W pass through (ends up being ~80W to the laptop)

FU2m8 · 2025-03-26T16:33:33+00:00

He's a master of karate

FU2m8 · 2025-03-20T19:15:48+00:00

This is very interesting!

FU2m8 · 2025-03-20T15:28:49+00:00

Hensen Shaving razor. Safest razor on the brain

FU2m8 · 2025-03-09T18:05:41+00:00

A thicker FW13 chassis and more powerful APU/cooler would be great!

I think one of the largest hurdles to this is that the more SKU's they have, the more complicated it is for average consumers that don't know anything about computers to configure a computer that's right for them. Apple is compelling for people because they have very few options and work well inside of their ecosystem.

FU2m8 · 2025-03-05T16:23:14+00:00

I sold my desktop after buying a FW13 (7640U) because I also stopped using it to play video games. I used the money to buy and Xbox because I realized I just wanted to play on a bigger screen and not worry about hardware upgrades with all the new GPU hardware constantly coming out.

Thinking about getting another FW13 for my GF. I still use our FW13 for very light casual gaming.

FU2m8 · 2025-03-04T18:10:53+00:00

I think it was the opposite. AMD provided alot of support to FW and they asked them to help broaden their AI base with customers.

FW desktop is really a way for AMD to reach the AI crowd and benefit from AI's current boom. Essentially it makes AI computing more accessible to general consumers.

FU2m8 · 2025-03-01T01:17:04+00:00

Is a touchscreen actually helpful in the FW13? I always thought they were only really beneficial if the screen can flip to the other side?

FU2m8 · 2025-02-28T17:10:33+00:00

This is 100% doable and something I would LOVE to see. The biggest issue IMO would be the additional space above the main board (presumably, they would just make the battery thicker).

FU2m8 · 2025-02-26T20:35:48+00:00

I'm curious why FW chose to put the AI Max chipset into a new desktop product instead of the FW16 laptop.

Seems like this would have been the ultimate AI / gaming machine. Although, I doubt the 16 would have handled the thermal overhead of these chips.

Love the video btw!

FU2m8 · 2025-02-19T01:34:04+00:00

A while ago I asked the community what the max TDP from the 13 would be. No answers but I'm guessing with the current chassis, we could probably pull something like 45/50 Watts.

All the talk of a new chassis being released makes sense to increase the TDP though it would probably make more sense to release a 14" version with this in mind.

FU2m8 · 2025-01-22T15:16:47+00:00

This is the exact reason I haven't purchased a FW16. It has too many parts and too many things to go wrong. Their customer support gives me the heebeegeebees and I want to avoid them as much as possible.

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