Framework now sells SSDs for the Steam Deck

If you’re trying so as to add more room to your Steam Deck, we’ve bought some superior information. Framework, the producer of the modular Framework Laptop and Framework Laptop Chromebook, is now providing 2TB of SSD storage on its on-line retailer.

The first batch is simply obtainable to shoppers who stay in the US and Canada. However, the producer plans on stocking them for Europe and Australia as nicely. The drive prices $299 and gives “unbelievably fast read and write speeds.” It’s not suitable with the Framework Laptop, however it’s suitable with varied Surface laptops and tablets. You might need to preserve that in thoughts for those who’ve bought a Surface system available.

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The distinctive factor about this particular drive—referred to as the M.2 2230—is that it’s itty bitty, measuring solely 30mm lengthy. Because the Steam Deck requires such a tiny SSD, it’s not all the time simple to seek out, which is why we love Framework for promoting it and making it simpler on players. The drive is taken into account an OEM (aka unique tools producer) product, so it’s a bit uncommon it’s being bought direct to shoppers. What’s extra, Framework is promoting the highest capability of this specific drive, which is solely unbelievable. They’ve all the time been a consumer-first firm, encouraging their clients to improve and restore their very own Framework laptops.

I’ve no hands-on expertise with this specific drive, so I can’t communicate to the way it impacts the Steam Deck. However, in response to Valve, the producer behind the handheld system, it could drain the battery quicker. You can undoubtedly discover them on Amazon or different on-line retailers, however chances are you’ll need to watch out, as some sellers are shady as heck.

Author: Ashley Biancuzzo, Associate Editor