Framework 13 AMD Edition Unboxing & Linux Installation Review

The world's best Linux unboxing with the new Framework 13 AMD version (specced with the 7840U, 64GB of DDR5 5600, 2TB NVME). Parts in the review: CORSAIR Vengeance DDR5 (w/ XMP 3.0): https://amzn.to/3WebiEN Western Digital Gen4 SN850X 2TB NVME: https://amzn.to/3W3NraH Want email that doesn't spy on you? Check out Fastmail (way better than... other providers) and use this code for 10% off: https://join.fastmail.com/2972c0bf Want to learn how to navigate the Linux CLI as a beginner? Check out: The Linux Command Line (NoStarch Press): https://amzn.to/4bhWJnV Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:03 - Framework 13 overview (repairable, modular) 0:22 - Unboxing the Framework 13 0:26 - Input cover kit 0:44 - DIY Edition top cover and assembly 1:00 - Arrow key layout and glass touchpad 1:23 - Magnetic bezel unboxing 2:05 - First impressions of the laptop body 2:20 - Customizing ports (USB, Ethernet, DisplayPort) 2:38 - 60W power adapter 3:12 - Installing 64 GB of DDR5 RAM 3:50 - Installing the Western Digital 2TB NVMe drive 5:01 - Memory and SSD installation complete 6:11 - Attaching the bezel (magnetic) 7:16 - Snapping on the top case 7:49 - Screwing in the assembly 8:11 - Installing modular ports 8:30 - USB-C and Ethernet installation 9:18 - DisplayPort adapter installation 9:32 - Ports and connectors overview 9:47 - First impressions of the trackpad and keyboard 10:01 - Powering up the laptop for the first time 10:03 - BIOS screen (missing boot device) 10:31 - Checking BIOS settings 10:47 - System info: AMD Ryzen 7 7840U and Radeon 780M 11:02 - Booting Linux (Ubuntu 20404 Beta) 11:23 - Webcam and mic physical switches 11:42 - Ubuntu installation impressions 12:13 - Moving to Fedora 39 for Linux testing 12:28 - Fedora splash screen and installation 12:36 - Checking AMD Graphics compatibility 12:41 - Working hardware (brightness and sound keys) 13:12 - Fedora installation complete, rebooting 13:25 - First boot into Fedora 39 13:41 - Wi-Fi and CPU thread overview 14:00 - Checking CPU performance and dual-channel RAM 14:37 - Updating firmware directly through Linux 15:11 - BIOS update progress 16:01 - Discussion of the AMD chip's efficiency 16:18 - Framework BIOS updates and fixes 17:01 - Fingerprint reader test and setup 17:46 - Webcam and hardware switch test 18:15 - Recording through the Framework webcam 19:15 - Running Chrome browser speedometer test (high score of 366) 19:42 - Performance profile and battery life overview 20:42 - Testing suspend and resume functionality 21:11 - Wrapping up: Overall impressions of Framework 13 AMD Edition 22:13 - Final verdict: Build quality, modularity, and Linux compatibility