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Framework 16 power supply, 65 watt? (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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Hi there, I've been wanting a framework for awhile now, just haven't pulled the trigger yet. I was perusing the website today, comparing the price and performance of different configurations, when I realized that the 16 needs a 100w power adapter, 180w if you've got the graphics card.

This is a dumb question, because obviously it would charge fine with the lid closed and idling or turned off. Or I could just upgrade my power adapters. But I have a lot of 65w USB C PD chargers in my house and cars, and I was wondering if anyone has tried using them, and if so how effective is it?

Like, 180w is a lot of power. If I'm just working on spreadsheets or something, I'm imagining it would charge just fine? Under a heavier load I would probably start to slip backwards? Where's the line? Movie watching? Light gaming?

Just food for discussion I guess, I still haven't pulled the trigger haha.

Thanks!

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

That's fair. I figured as much. I'm still doing most of my couch computing on a 2016 Chromebook. It calls for a 45w charger, but I've used my 18w phone charger in the past. It complains about it, but it still slooowly charges.

I was hoping the framework would fare better on 65w.

Again, not a big deal, just a talking point. Easily solved problem. Just curious. Thanks!

[–] jqubed 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I would be shocked if 65w doesn’t work at all. How much you can do with it will be variable. It should be adequate for charging at the very least.

[–] pcn 4 points 2 months ago

A 65w or so PD supply works fine for driving dual 4k monitors and general programming etc. You only need the 180watt+ for using the external gpu