There is the socket problem with desktops, if the next gen requires a different socket, you need to replace the motherboard. There is the chipset problem with

There is the socket problem with desktops, if the next gen requires a different socket, you need to replace the motherboard. There is the chipset problem with desktops, if you are wanting a feature of a newer cpu, you might need to replace the motherboard again even if the sockets match. I don't really hear about people upgrading just their CPU, its always either more ram or more video : so to consider the cpu and motherboard as one unit, I do not think it is different than how build-your-own desktop computers are now. (also noting that you can change the ram and add a videocard to current framework laptops). - - - Enthusiasts are somewhat a focus for frmaework consumption at the moment, in turn, pet projects are probably going to be the focus. Emulation-centric consoles, home servers, etc, are probably going to be a signifigant portion of old mobos - - - framework 16 has a dedicated video/expansion bay