An upgradeable laptop is only worthwhile if you can actually upgrade it, though, and Framework is making that possible starting today: The company is introducing a new iteration of the Framework Laptop's motherboard that uses 12th-gen Intel CPUs.

A brand-new 12th-gen Framework Laptop starts at $1,049 for a Core i5-equipped base model, or $819 for a build-it-yourself kit with no memory or storage. These products will be available for preorder starting today, and shipping will start in July.

The company is also releasing a redesigned version of its top cover made with a new CNC manufacturing process that "substantially improv[es] rigidity." The new top cover will be the default option for all Framework Laptops going forward, though you can buy a new cover for your existing Framework Laptop for $89.

For existing Framework Laptop owners, a 12th-gen motherboard with the i5-1240P starts at $449, while an "upgrade kit" that includes both the motherboard and the redesigned top cover starts at $538.

The 11th-gen version of the Framework laptop is also sticking around as an entry-level option until it sells out, starting at $679 for a Core i5-1135G7-based DIY edition and $899 for an assembled system.

While many of Framework's PCs will run Windows, the company boasts that the 12th-gen version of its laptop "continue[s] to focus on solid Linux support." Framework recommends Fedora 36 because it "works fantastically well out of the box" and fully supports the Framework Laptop's new CPUs, its Wi-Fi card, and its fingerprint reader.

This problem will disappear for most Linux distros within the next few months, but for now you may need to upgrade the kernel manually to get the best-possible Linux experience on the Framework Laptop.

If you already own a Framework Laptop and want to upgrade, the company recently published 3D-printable case templates for the laptop's motherboard.