[Monotoko]

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?

[bcrosby95]

I built a ROG Zephyrus equivalent: The ROG is $2,100 and the Framework is $2700.

So its more expensive but not $1500 vs $4000 expensive.

This was comparing the lowest end model ROG because that's the only one with a 5070. It was also 100% like-for-like, such as paying for windows, something I personally wouldn't do with a framework.

[rsyring]

Buy the core parts from Framework and then buy & install things like NVMe and memory yourself. Will save a considerable amount.

[Monotoko]

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.

[jijijijij]

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.

[stijnveken]

Storage is expensive at framework. I bought the storage for my 16 elsewhere and it was substantially cheaper.

[ponector]

I had Asus ROG zephyrus M16 2021 and it's a hot piece of shit considering €2500 sticker price.