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Small desktop computers have become more popular over the last few years thanks to huge improvements in processor and GPU efficiency, and new designs from major boutique PC makers. Yet there's still something compelling about a simple mid-sized tower. The...
High build quality, Easy to upgrade, Excellent performance, Surprisingly quiet...
Aesthetically dull, Could use a few more ports...
In short, Talon is a fantastic gaming desktop. Though it doesn't look terribly exciting, this desktop is quick, quiet and easy to upgrade, and there are no major flaws to be found here. Falcon's fifteen years of Talon-building experience shows through i...
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The Falcon Northwest Talon is a gaming desktop that features a beautifully painted case stuffed with a pair of Nvidia's Titan X graphics cards (using the new Pascal architecture) and an overclocked version of Intel's top-tier consumer processor. Though th...
Delivers outstanding graphics and gaming performance, Beautiful paint job, Simple sealed liquid cooling and air cooling systems...
Bottom Line, Though more conservatively designed than other recent high-end gaming desktops, the Falcon Northwest Talon has impressive hardware that helps it drive VR and 4K gaming smoother and faster than the competition...
Though more conservatively designed than other recent high-end gaming desktops, the Falcon Northwest Talon has impressive hardware that helps it drive VR and 4K gaming smoother and faster than the competition...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2016-11-14 04:10:08
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The Falcon Northwest Talon is a top-performing gaming desktop that experts say provides blistering performance without breaking the bank. It comes in a variety of configuration options that start around $1,270, but experts recommend upgrading to the In...
Fast, Excellent build quality, Energy efficient...
Expensive, Doesn't have frontaccessible hard drive bays...
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Video Review: With over a decade in the gaming PC business, Falcon Northwest now brings the Talon to the market. Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn review the steel encased gaming PC with its Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GTX 480 video card and more for $...
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Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Performance is equivalent to desktops that cost twice as much, heat management is great, strong gaming performance with single card setup.Thumbs Down:Bandwidth is reduced with the second graphic card, low on multimedia offer...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2016-11-14 04:10:08
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In recent years, Intel has offered overclocking-friendly unlocked multipliers on only its high-end Extreme Edition CPUs. But with the company’s latest “K” series processors, both the quad-core Core i7-875K at the core of this system, as well...
Fast, Expandable, Both USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0 technology...
No media card reader or Blu-ray drive, Pricey with custom paint job...
Falcon Northwest's latest Talon would be a media star with the addition of a Blu-ray drive and media card reader. But without them it can still run games and productivity software about as well as recent systems that cost much more...
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Five years ago, $2,500 use to be the price point for an "entry-level" gaming desktop; now, you can buy a perfectly respectable gaming rig for as little as $1,300. The Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-875K) ($2,499 direct, $2,895 with optional paintwo...
Overclocked Core i7 power. Unique paint job. Great 3D performance. More reasonably priced than Mach V. Upgradable. No Bloatware. USB 3.0.
Smudges and scratches show up easily on automotive paint.
Think of the Editors' Choice winning Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-875K) as the performance luxury model of gaming desktops: You get to the same game grid, but it's sleeker, a bit faster, and has a lot more prestige than entry level game rigs...
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extremetech.com Updated:
2016-11-14 04:10:08
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Five years ago, $2,500 was the price point for an "entry-level" gaming desktop; now, you can buy a perfectly respectable gaming rig for as little as $1,300. The new Falcon Northwest Talon ($2,499 direct, $2,895 with optional paintwork) is proof that yo...
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maximumpc.com Updated:
2016-11-14 04:10:08
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When Falcon Northwest submitted its Talon PC to us instead of its top-gun Mach V, we didn’t think the machine stood a chance of taking down the spate of ripping-fast 4GHz Core i7 rigs we’ve seen in the last few months. And we were right. But the point...
Dual Radeon HD 5970s; super quiet; relatively energy efficient.
Where’s the Bluray drive? Will never get a hexacore upgrade.
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The Falcon Northwest Talon’s smart design, fast performance, and power efficiency make it a solid buy. For those looking for an upper range gaming PC that costs around $2,500, the Talon is a good choice, as it even has performance that some more expensive systems provide.
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The new Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-860) ($2,495 direct) is totally new. Previous Talon models came in the same mid tower case, but with this iteration, Falcon has a new case design as well as new internals that make it one of the faster perform...
Speedy, high end gaming system. Very good build quality and cable routing. SSD for speedy load times. No Bloatware.
Door only opens to 90 degrees. Extra performance may not justify the added price.
The Falcon Northwest Talon (Core i7-860) continues the series benchmark dominance over rivals. It doesnt win every benchmark; instead, it shares that spotlight with the previous Talon we tested...
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about.com Updated:
2016-11-14 04:10:08
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Falcon Northwests Talon desktop is their less expensive performance gaming desktop computer system. It offers some solid performance thanks to the very reputable name brand components that are used to construct the system. It is also one...
Six Gigabytes of DDR3 Memory, High Quality Name Brand Components...
Expensive, Fairly Timid 3D Graphics...
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Falcon Northwest has always sent me insanely priced systems with performance to match: Witness the almost $9,000 FragBox 2 (Core i7) I recently reviewed. For the launch of Intels updated Core i7 processors, Falcon has built something more reasonabl...
Great gaming performance for less than $2,500. Great wire routing. Simple, air-cooled overclocking.
Case is a fingerprint magnet. Lacks multimedia card reader. Looks like a run-of-the-mill PC.
The Falcon Northwest Talon proves that you dont need to spend over $5,000 to get great gaming performance...
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The beauty of high-end gaming desktops is extreme configurability, and this is especially true when buying from a boutique company that builds to order. With its 2018 Talon (starts at $2,370; $8,626 as tested) Falcon Northwest achieves fantastic results...
Extraordinarily fast, Dual Nvidia Titan Xp graphics cards and Core i9 processor, Tons of storage, Highly configurable, Customizable paint job, Case is easy to work with...
Not the flashiest design considering the cost...
The 2018 Falcon Northwest Talon is a straightforward, configurable, and well-built high-end gaming PC. As configured, it delivers best-in-class performance at a price few will be able to afford...
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