Upgrading the Framework 13 đź’»: Is AMD Worth the Hype?
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My review of the @FrameworkComputer AMD Ryzen 7040 Series upgrade. Is it finally worth upgrading your mainboard? #framework #amd Framework Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwMvJ82pMgANOBK9ZL9rY4s2ExgLiYnYm Products Highlighted (Affiliate Links) Nekteck 100w USB-C GaN Charger. - https://amzn.to/3Q3sLeh Timecodes: 0:00 - Opener 1:05 - Intro / Agenda 2:30 - Upgrade Overview 3:23 - Specs 4:55 - BIOS 5:33 - Performance Testing 10:06 - Game On! 12:31 - Heat, Noise and Battery 15:35 - More Power Needed! 17:05 - High-Class Rehousing 18:19 - Time To Upgrade? 20:38 - Final Thoughts Find me on Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elevatedsystems Twitter: https://twitter.com/elevatedsystem1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedsys/​ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cj.elevated Contact Me: [email protected] My Studio Equipment (Paid Links) Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - https://amzn.to/3tA6ScP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - https://amzn.to/2VjqKSR Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - https://amzn.to/2WJnxw6 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - https://amzn.to/3quDgM0 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -https://amzn.to/3uv13Of Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - https://amzn.to/3A9f9Vi Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - https://amzn.to/3GxsGJH Neewer 72.4-Inch Camera Tripod - https://amzn.to/3fsRuqU Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3A5vZEq Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - https://amzn.to/3ltX54e Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3fziRPv SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ikExBe Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - https://amzn.to/3ilSIpA PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - https://amzn.to/3CcVx4d Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - https://amzn.to/3ZmyOOO Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - https://amzn.to/3fs7Os3 Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CdgIDy GLEAM Microphone Stand - https://amzn.to/3A4dth5 Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - https://amzn.to/3fsECRG AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - https://amzn.to/3CCH5nV Apple 2022 Mac Studio - https://amzn.to/3GXW6mS LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - https://amzn.to/3ZtiiN6 INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - https://amzn.to/3jEOqgu BenQ ScreenBar Halo - https://amzn.to/3XpUZ52 Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com
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