In addition to [1]announcing the Framework Laptop 13 Pro today, Framework Computer at their next-gen hardware event also previewed the OCuLink Dev Kit for attaching high throughput peripherals like external GPUs (eGPUs) to Framework Laptops.

The Framework OCuLink Dev Kit is a modular bridge between the Framework Laptop 16 with its PCIe connectivity from the Expansion Bay to allow for direct, high-speed communication between the CPU and external hardware like an eGPU setup via OCuLink.

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Not many details were shared on the Framework OCuLink Dev Kit today, at least for the embargoed pre-briefing. But with it just being a "preview", no pricing or firm availability yet available.

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In any event this is an interesting complement for the [4]Framework Laptop 16 for being able to attach high-end graphics cards for faster gaming and/or AI / GPU compute.

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On the high-end hardware side, Framework Computer also announced a 10Gb Ethernet expansion card they co-designed with Winispi for allowing 10Gb networking connectivity from Framework Laptops.

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[1] https://www.phoronix.com/news/Framework-Laptop-13-Pro

[2] https://www.phoronix.com/image-viewer.php?id=2026&image=framework_oculink_1_lrg

[3] https://www.phoronix.com/image-viewer.php?id=2026&image=framework_oculink_2_lrg

[4] https://www.phoronix.com/search/Framework+Laptop+16

[5] https://www.phoronix.com/image-viewer.php?id=2026&image=framework_oculink_3_lrg

[6] https://www.phoronix.com/image-viewer.php?id=2026&image=framework_10gb_lrg