AOOSTAR MACO 470 vs Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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AOOSTAR MACO 470
Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
DIY Edition, Ryzen AI Max+ 395, 128GB LPDDR5X, no storage, no operating system
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1Is it fast for normal work?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Geekbench 6 single-core Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Geekbench 6 single-core 2876 points
Level1Techs measured 2,876 in Geekbench 6 single-core on Framework's 128GB review unit.
Geekbench 6 single-core · Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; reviewer-installed storage and operating system
Level1Techs · 32:26
2Can it handle sustained work?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Geekbench 6 multi-core Not available
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Cinebench R23 multi-core Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Geekbench 6 multi-core 16987 points
Level1Techs measured 16,987 in Geekbench 6 multi-core on the same 128GB review unit.
Geekbench 6 multi-core · Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; reviewer-installed storage and operating system
Level1Techs · 32:26 -
Cinebench R23 multi-core 35000 points
Salem Techsperts reported about 35,000 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core on its 128GB press sample.
Cinebench R23 multi-core · Ryzen AI Max+ 395; 128GB LPDDR5X; Windows 11 Pro; single run shown in the review
Salem Techsperts · 20:29
3Can it game?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Cyberpunk 2077 on Bazzite Not available
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Cyberpunk 2077 on Windows Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Cyberpunk 2077 on Bazzite 78.44 fps
Salem Techsperts measured a 78.44 FPS average in Cyberpunk 2077 on Bazzite at 1440p high with FSR 3 Balanced.
Cyberpunk 2077 built-in benchmark · 1440p high; FSR 3 Balanced; Bazzite; 128GB review sample
Salem Techsperts · 16:56 -
Cyberpunk 2077 on Windows 92.71 fps
The same reviewer measured a 92.71 FPS average after installing Windows 11 with the otherwise matching settings.
Cyberpunk 2077 built-in benchmark · 1440p high; FSR 3 Balanced; Windows 11; 128GB review sample
Salem Techsperts · 17:14
4Is it loud or hot?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit
Qian Weide describes the fan as inaudible at idle, quiet in games and acceptable under heavy work, with a broad airflow sound. This is a subjective account of its regional review unit; it is not a standardized noise result.
钱韦德 (Qian Weide) · 3:59 -
Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room
Teacher Mo reports that the fan was noticeable during the Black Myth: Wukong benchmark in a quiet room, though game audio masked it. This differs from Qian Weide’s quieter impression; software, settings and measurement conditions are not matched.
在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo) · 3:23 -
Cyberpunk peak temperature Not available
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Fan behavior Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Low noise reported on the 8533 MT/s unit Not available
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Gaming fan noticeable in a quiet room Not available
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Cyberpunk peak temperature 60 C
Salem Techsperts reported that the APU stayed at or below 60 C during its 1440p Cyberpunk test.
Cyberpunk 2077 gaming · 1440p high; FSR 3 Balanced; Bazzite; reviewer-selected 120mm fan; reported ceiling rather than an instrumented average
Salem Techsperts · 17:05 -
Fan behavior Quiet in the reviewer's room
Salem Techsperts said its selected 120mm fan was often stopped or inaudible in lighter use and was difficult to hear during gaming. Noise was not measured with a sound meter.
Subjective fan-noise assessment · 128GB press sample; reviewer-selected fan; measurement distance and ambient floor not reported
Salem Techsperts · 18:35
5How much electricity does it use?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Cyberpunk system power Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Cyberpunk system power 100 W
Salem Techsperts reported about 100 W of system power during its Bazzite Cyberpunk test, but did not fully document the measurement point.
Cyberpunk 2077 gaming · 1440p high; FSR 3 Balanced; Bazzite; 128GB review sample; wall-versus-telemetry method not specified
Salem Techsperts · 17:05
6Can I upgrade and connect everything?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present Not available
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Standard parts and expansion Not available
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Reviewer storage-expansion check Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Memory is upgradeable No
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Storage is upgradeable Yes
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Thunderbolt is present No
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Standard parts and expansion 2x M.2; standard board, PSU, and fan formats
Framework uses a standard Mini-ITX board footprint, FlexATX power supply, 120mm CPU fan mount, two M.2 2280 slots, and two front Expansion Card bays. The CPU and memory remain soldered.
Manufacturer expansion check · Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Reviewer storage-expansion check Two onboard M.2; third via PCIe adapter
Salem Techsperts verified one M.2 slot on each side of the motherboard and demonstrated that the PCIe 4.0 x4 slot can host an inexpensive NVMe adapter for a third drive.
Hands-on teardown and expansion check · Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, reviewer-installed storage
Salem Techsperts · 9:44
7Is it good value?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Current DIY system price Not available
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Reviewer value assessment Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Current DIY system price $3,449 before required build selections
Framework listed the Max+ 395 with 128GB of fixed memory for $3,449 when checked. That selection includes no storage or operating system; a fan, power cable, and 21 front tiles must also be selected or supplied by the buyer.
Manufacturer configurator price check · Max+ 395 - 128GB system selection; no storage; no OS
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Reviewer value assessment Premium, but competitive for local AI
Salem Techsperts characterized the price as an early-adopter premium but still considered the system one of the more affordable effective consumer options for running large language models locally.
Review-date local-AI value assessment · Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, reviewer-installed storage
Salem Techsperts · 23:33
8Will it be dependable?
AOOSTAR MACO 470
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Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup
Teacher Mo reports working Wi-Fi and graphics but unusable Bluetooth on the MT7925 module in its SteamOS community build. The reviewer used wired or 2.4GHz controllers as alternatives. The exact distribution and kernel are unconfirmed, so this does not establish compatibility with current Linux releases.
在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo) · 3:37 -
Limited warranty Not available
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Replaceable components Not available
Framework Desktop DIY Edition
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Bluetooth failed in the reviewed SteamOS setup Not available
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Limited warranty 1 year included
Framework includes a one-year limited warranty with the DIY configuration and offers a paid three-year option in its configurator.
Manufacturer warranty check · US DIY configuration
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Replaceable components Modular except CPU and memory
Salem Techsperts found the internal components clearly labeled and the storage, fan, power supply, case parts, and mainboard accessible, while emphasizing that the processor and memory cannot be replaced separately from the board.
Hands-on teardown · 128GB press sample
Salem Techsperts · 3:57
References
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AOOSTAR. MACO 470 32GB / 1TB specifications. Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 / 32GB LPDDR5 / 1TB SSD / Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: Manufacturer specifications; no MiniPCBench measurements.
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钱韦德 (Qian Weide). 高频内存加持，核显提升明显！天钡MACO470评测. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB memory at 8533 MT/s. Exact SSD, Windows edition, firmware and power profile unconfirmed. Memory speed differs from the 8000 MT/s retail specification.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and paid relationship not established by inspected description.
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在下莫老师 (Teacher Mo). 迷你主机装SteamOS有没搞头？天钡MACO 470游戏实测. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 32GB LPDDR5-8000 and MT7925 wireless module. SSD capacity and firmware unconfirmed. A SteamOS community build is used for gaming; exact distribution and kernel version unconfirmed. Windows is used separately for stress testing.
Disclosure: Unit acquisition and paid relationship not established by inspected description.
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Framework. Framework Desktop. Product page. . Accessed .
Configuration: Framework Desktop with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 and 128GB LPDDR5X-8000
Disclosure: Manufacturer product overview and specifications.
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Framework. Configure Framework Desktop DIY Edition (AMD Ryzen AI Max 300 Series). Product page. Accessed .
Configuration: Max+ 395 - 128GB; no primary storage; no secondary storage; no operating system
Disclosure: Manufacturer configuration options, current price, availability, and warranty selection.
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Level1Techs. Framework Desktop Tested: 128gb AI Max+ for Gaming, AI and More. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, reviewer-installed storage and operating systems
Disclosure: The reviewer says Framework sent the early sample. No product-specific sponsorship or affiliate disclosure was found in the description.
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Salem Techsperts. Framework Desktop Teardown and Review: A Powerful, Efficient, AI Gaming PC That's Worth Every Penny. Video review. . Accessed .
Configuration: Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X, reviewer-installed storage, Bazzite and Windows 11 Pro
Disclosure: The description states Framework supplied the press kit; the reviewer says the sample had to be returned and Framework did not pay for the review. The description links an Amazon storefront.
Value for money
No value comparison is available. It requires eligible test scores and at least four current price observations in seven days.
Specification differences
Differences supported by the listed manufacturer specifications
Higher listed specifications for AOOSTAR MACO 470
- Provides 3 storage slots versus 2
Higher listed specifications for Framework Desktop DIY Edition
- Supports 96 GB more memory
Verified specifications
Manufacturer-sourced specifications and current testing status
Processor
| Specification | MACO 470 | Desktop DIY Edition |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 |
| Cores / threads | 12 / 24 | 16 / 32 |
| Processor default TDP | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
| Integrated graphics | Radeon 890M | AMD Radeon 8060S integrated graphics, 40 compute units up to 2.9GHz |
Memory and storage
| Specification | MACO 470 | Desktop DIY Edition |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5-8000, soldered | LPDDR5X-8000 onboard |
| Maximum memory | 32 GB | 128 GB |
| Upgradeable memory | No | No |
| Storage slots | 3 | 2 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MACO 470 | Desktop DIY Edition |
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| Ethernet | 2 x 2.5GbE | 5GbE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth version and module unconfirmed | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB4 | Yes | Yes |
| Thunderbolt | Not published | No |
Size and price
| Specification | MACO 470 | Desktop DIY Edition |
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| Enclosure volume | Not published | 4.5 liters |
| List price | Not published | $3,449 |
| Product class | Not assigned | Repairable local-AI workstation |