Framework Tests Mini-Rack AI Cluster with AMD Ryzen Mainboards for LLMs
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Summary
Framework tested a mini-rack AI cluster using four pre-release AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered Mainboards, inspired by the author's Project Mini Rack. The setup, shared by Framework's CEO, highlights the potential of compact, high-performance computing for large language models (LLMs).
Key quotes
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He said they had seen my Project Mini Rack posts earlier this year and thought it was the perfect application to try out their new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395-powered Mainboard.
Framework sent over four pre-release Mainboards (along with four of their new Power Supplies, and Noctua CPU Fan kits).
Article URL: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/i-clustered-four-framework-mainboards-test-huge-llms
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44839459
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