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!

  • Jumuta@sh.itjust.works
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    2 months ago

    I assume if the PD charger can support the voltage required it’ll charge no matter what? If you read the back of the charger it should say what voltages/max current they support and it should the voltage and max current on the framework as well

    I think the 180w requirement isn’t really a requirement but just enough power that it can charge while drawing the maximum amount of power

    • beastlykings@sh.itjust.worksOP
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      2 months ago

      That makes sense. I’m pretty sure all my chargers support voltages up in the 20s, I forget what the standard is. So perhaps that’s the main factor.

      Thanks for your input!